Injuries from a truck accident are often catastrophic and can lead to life-altering injuries and mounting medical bills. Get the compensation you deserve with help from a Montgomery truck accident lawyer at Hunter & Everage. We represent accident victims and their families to claim monetary payment for truck accident injuries. See how our 35 years of combined experience can work to your advantage. Call 704-377-9157 or message us online to talk about your case today.
Montgomery Truck Accident Attorney
At Hunter & Everage, we focus on results so that you can focus on recovery. Our Montgomery, AL, truck accident attorneys stand up for injured victims against the large truck companies and their teams of attorneys. We pursue your case, guiding you through the complicated legal process.
You May Deserve Truck Accident Compensation
If you’re injured in a truck accident, you may deserve a monetary payment. For collisions involving a truck, the damage is often significant, healing may take a long time, and you may suffer lasting disability.
Our Montgomery truck accident lawyers understand the issues and questions that matter the most. We handle everything required in a claim, supporting you through a difficult time and working to secure the financial resources you need.
Who May Be Liable for a Truck Accident
While the trucking company is often liable for negligence that leads to an accident, there are additional parties that may have legal liability, including:
- Trucking company that employs or contracts with the driver
- Cargo loading or shipping company
- Vehicle maintenance company
- Manufacturer for defective design or part malfunction
- The entity responsible for the truck coupling system
- Vendors who handle driver recruitment, hiring, training, and other services
- Government entities for road conditions and traffic planning
- Contractors in construction for traffic hazards
- Other drivers
Achieving favorable results in a truck accident claim requires identifying parties with legal liability and naming them in a claim. As your lawyers, we undertake this research and prepare your case.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Another important aspect of any truck accident claim is the cause of the accident. To receive compensation, you must show how the defendant breached their duty of care. That means investigating the underlying causes of the accident and what negligence may have occurred.
Among the top causes of truck accidents are the following:
- Speeding, driving too fast for conditions
- Improper merging, failing to account for road traffic
- Failing to maneuver road hazards and terrain
- Working too many hours without a break
- Poor training, failing to act in response to dangerous behaviors
- Not adjusting for road conditions
- Debris on the roads, things falling from the truck
- Drunk driving, distracted driving, road rage
- Lack of situational awareness
- Uneven load that makes the truck sway
- Hiring unqualified drivers, negligent retention
Some causes of an accident may be immediately obvious. For example, it may be clear that a rear-end truck accident occurred because a truck didn’t leave sufficient following distance. In other cases, it may take an investigation to learn the trucking company didn’t perform routine inspections that would have revealed maintenance issues.
Each situation is unique. As experienced lawyers, we carefully review the facts and build on existing evidence with our investigation.
Trucking Regulations
Commercial trucking is highly regulated. There are U.S. federal and state regulations that trucking companies must follow. These regulations may become especially important in the event of a crash.
- In Alabama, a CDL is required to operate Class A, B, and C commercial vehicles.
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old for intrastate operations.
- Drivers must be 21 years old or older for interstate operation, hazardous materials, and operating double and triple trailers.
- Trucking companies must keep operational logbooks. There are working hours limits for operators.
- Regulations limit what roads may be used for heavy truck operations.
- Size and weight restrictions apply, with a permitting system for exceptions.
- Inspections and maintenance are required.
- Drivers must meet minimum standards, including drug and alcohol testing.
- Accident reporting is required.
- Certain information must be displayed on the vehicle.
Alabama Code § 32-9-1 et. seq. regulates the operation of trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers in the state.
Failing to follow regulations may result in a crash and be evidence of legal fault. Our attorneys understand these rules and can evaluate what may affect your case.
Important Evidence for a Truck Accident Claim
As the victim, you must prove your case so the evidence you present is extremely important.
Evidence that may be critical to your truck accident claim includes:
- Proof of ownership and operation of the trucking company
- Logs of truck operation, drivers, and maintenance
- Photographs of the accident scene
- Employee personnel files
- Inspection of the truck and its parts
- Accident reconstruction
- Debris, location of where vehicles came to rest after the accident
- Medical records
- Expert testimony of causation of injuries and long-term prognosis
- Road maintenance and construction information
- Weather data
- Alcohol, blood, and other chemical testing
- Company policies and manuals
- Driving records
- Laws and regulations
- Eyewitness testimony
As your lawyers, we identify the information that may be important in your trucking accident claim and use formal legal procedures to secure that evidence and prepare it for use in your case.
Choose Our Experienced Team
Trucking companies and their insurance companies are not on your side. Don’t let that stand in the way of fighting for the compensation you deserve. For numerous reasons, people choose Hunter & Everage when they need a Montgomery truck accident lawyer.
Personalized attention
Each case is investigated individually. We personalize our representation to your needs, learning your story and pursuing your rights and goals.
Aggressive representation
You need results that reflect what you have lost and you need action promptly. We balance these needs and aggressively pursue your rights. We are experienced in the courtroom, skilled in handling tough negotiations, and eager to get results.
Courtesy and respect
We know how important settling your claim is to you. It’s that important to us, too. You can expect us to treat you with courtesy and respect, answer your questions, and guide you through the process.
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