On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Aug 17, 2020 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
Injuries that individuals and families across Southern Alabama suffer in vehicle accidents involving trucks are often comparatively serious, even catastrophic. That is obvious, and immediately understandable to any driver who has even been remotely challenged by an...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Jun 30, 2020 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
Residents in Alabama know that they rely on the commercial transportation industry in many ways. From getting food onto grocery store shelves to transporting raw goods for manufacturing, agriculture or other needs, many reasons necessitate semi-trucks’ presence...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | May 7, 2020 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
Any accident has the potential to be fatal, but if one of the vehicles involved is an 18-wheel semi truck, the chance for fatalities go up significantly. It is important that Alabama drivers understand how to avoid accidents with semi trucks. Driving safely means...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Apr 8, 2020 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
For those driving in a regular car on Alabama roads, an 18-wheeler vehicle represents a concern due to its size and weight. Accidents between large trucks and passenger vehicles or motorcycles often result in serious injuries or fatalities to the driver of the smaller...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Feb 4, 2020 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
There is no doubt that one of the most dangerous vehicles on the road is an 18-wheeler. Its size and weight make it incredibly hazardous to other vehicles. Because of this, the requirements to get a commercial driver’s license are a bit more involved than those to get...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Jan 3, 2020 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
Residents in Alabama who have ever been in their vehicles and come up next to a semi-truck or other big rig know how small and vulnerable they feel in that situation. The massive size and weight of these large commercial trucks can make any accident involving them be...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Dec 6, 2019 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
Highways across the United States, including Alabama, are becoming less safe as the number of fatalities due to truck accidents continues to increase. Technological advances such as forward collision warning systems and automatic emergency braking could help to...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Aug 22, 2019 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
Drowsy driving is a serious issue among commercial truck drivers. Driving while fatigued impairs response time and judgment, similar to the effects of driving while inebriated. To prevent serious problems from the occurring, truck drivers are obligated to follow...
On behalf of Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A. | Jun 15, 2019 | 18-wheeler Accident Injuries
As you travel the Alabama highways, you may notice as you cruise along next to a semitruck that the bottom of the trailer is about even with your line of sight. At Wilkins, Bankester, Biles & Wynne, P.A., our legal team recognizes how this height discrepancy puts...
