Armored Truck Accidents

Armored trucks are used in the transportation of valuables, including large amounts of money (usually for banks or retail companies) and are built to resist attempts of robbery or hijacking. The weight and design of armored trucks make them especially dangerous vehicles on Alabama roads and highways. When an armored truck is entrusted to a negligent or an unqualified individual, devastating injuries and accidents can result.

If you or a loved one has sustained an injury in an armored truck accident, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit to recover losses from the crash. You may be able to receive compensation for current and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages from the wreck.

To begin exploring your legal options, contact our armored truck accident lawyers today by completing the Free Case Review form to the right.

Common Armored Truck Accident Injuries

Armored trucks can weigh up to 55,000 pounds. The size discrepancy when compared to the average passenger vehicle, which weighs about 4,000 pounds on average, is huge. A collision between two vehicles that differ this greatly in size can have catastrophic result. An armored truck weighs almost fourteen times that of the average car. Combined with the speed and force of impact in a crash, an accident between a small car and an armored truck often results in debilitating injuries.

Injuries common in Alabama armored truck accidents include:

• Burn Injuries
• Back and Neck Injuries
• Broken Glass Injuries
• Head Injuries
• Internal Injuries
• Loss of Limb
• Rib and Torso Injuries
• Skull Fractures
• Wrongful Death

After being involved in an Alabama armored truck crash, it is important to seek medical attention right away. It can sometimes take several days for the symptoms of serious injuries to become apparent, and if left untreated, they can become life-threatening.

Once you have seen a doctor, we encourage you to contact an experienced car accident lawyer to begin exploring your legal options. To schedule a free, initial case evaluation, simply complete the Free Case Review form on this page to get started.

Liability in an Armored Truck Accident Lawsuit

An armored truck is owned and operated by the corporation who employs the driver. In many cases, they can be held accountable or made liable for the negligent actions of the drivers. When an armored truck driver is involved in an accident, they are considered an agent of their employer, who, in turn, can be made responsible for the damages that resulted from the crash.

Additionally, liability can be found if a truck was not properly inspected. If the armored truck was defective or failed to be inspected before getting on the road, the truck company or the operator can be found liable. These types of trucks are often made from bulletproof material, which increases the weight of the vehicle substantially. As a result, owners and operators need to exercise special care in order to ensure that the vehicle is properly functioning.

Negligent employment can be another type of liability in an armored truck accident lawsuit. If the armored truck company was aware that their employee was a bad driver or had a history of reckless driving behavior, it is possible to hold the company at-fault for an accident.

After being involved in a collision with an armored truck, it is critical that you consult with an attorney who has experience handling these types of claims. In order to recover damages, injury victims must be able to prove that the accident was a result of the actions or negligence of another. To see how our attorneys may be able to help you with your claim, complete the Free Case Review form on this page.

Contact a Knowledgeable Alabama Armored Truck Accident Lawyer Today

With an office located in Mobile, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of Alabama residents who have suffered an injury in an armored truck accident.

At the Citrin Law Firm, our armored truck accident lawyers understand the complexities involved in these types of cases and have the resources necessary to hold the at-fault parties accountable for any damages that result from an accident. Many different people and entities could be at-fault, and in order to recover fair compensation, an injury victim must be able to prove, with the help of an attorney, that he or she was not the cause of the collision.

To make sure that our clients are able to afford proper representation in their pursuit for justice, our personal injury law firm operates on a contingency fee basis. This means that if you choose to hire our lawyers, there is never any cost to you until we are able to successfully obtain a favorable outcome for your claim, whether this is through a jury verdict or a settlement. If we fail to do this, you do not owe us any fees.

For more information on the legal rights which may be available to Alabama armored truck accident victims and their families or to schedule a confidential, no-obligation consultation with a member of our legal team, please complete the Free Case Review form.