Truck accident victims can suffer catastrophic injuries and devastating losses. The size difference between your average commercial truck and a passenger vehicle can create fantastic levels of force and destruction. If you were hit by a tractor-trailer on I-65, a delivery truck on Broad Street, or anywhere in or around Selma, our truck accident lawyer in Selma, AL, can help you get the compensation you and your family need to rebuild after this tragic event.
With over 30 years of personal injury experience, the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has the skills and resources you need to build a personal injury claim and demand maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Call us today for your free case consultation. Our Selma personal injury lawyer can manage your claim, allowing you to recover in peace.
What Our Legal Team Can Do for You After a Selma Truck Accident
Our goal is to help you be whole again following a truck accident in Selma. We believe that our success stems from creating a team between you and our lawyer. As such, attorney Dwayne Brown focuses on a small number of cases at any one time, giving our clients the personalized attention their personal injury case deserves. And our case results reflect our success, with over $100 million recovered in settlements and verdicts.
Once we agree to work together after your consultation, we can begin by building your claim for compensation. We will:
- Speak on your behalf
- Investigate the accident
- Collect evidence
- Determine your damages
- File the insurance claim and personal injury lawsuit
- Negotiate a settlement
- Represent you in court if necessary
Throughout the legal process, we will be available to answer any of your questions. If you have concerns or your needs change, we can change with them. We will keep you updated on settlement negotiations, educating you on the process and your legal options so that you can make the best choices. We can even suggest doctors and therapists when we check on your physical and emotional health.
We Will Establish Negligence in Your Selma Truck Accident
The trucking industry involves multiple parties, and any one of those parties could be at fault for your injuries. However, in most cases, it is often truck driver error that leads to accidents.
According to the 2023 Crash Facts from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), there were 10,959 truck accidents reported in the state. Those accidents resulted in 2,590 injuries and 134 fatalities. The top 5 common causes of those accidents include the following:
- Improper lane change
- Failure to yield
- Obscured or unseen person or vehicle
- Tailgating
- Failure to judge stopping distance
In addition to the truck driver, though, the other parties that could be negligent include the following:
- The trucking company could have hired unqualified drivers or provided little to no training.
- The truck company could also be liable if they pushed their drivers to exceed hours of service regulations.
- The trucking company or the maintenance crew could have failed to properly maintain the vehicle.
- The shipper may have improperly secured cargo, which fell from the truck and led to the accident.
- A truck or part manufacturer could be responsible for a defective part failing like a brake failing or a tire blowout.
Even a local municipality could be liable if they failed to maintain the road.
We Will Collect Evidence and Determine Your Damages
To prove negligence requires evidence. We will investigate your accident and collect such evidence as the following:
- Police report
- Medical records
- Physical evidence
- Statements from witnesses
- Photos and videos
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Load records
- Driver logs
- Electronic logging data and the truck’s black box
- Employment records
- Hiring procedures
- Blood and breathalyzer test results
We will also consult with our team of experts. From the evidence we find, we can establish who was at fault and how the accident occurred. If we find multiple negligent parties, we will file claims with each one.
We can also determine the damages you may recover in your case. Your recoverable damages may include such items as:
- Medical bills, including long-term healthcare
- Lost wages, bonuses, benefits, and tips
- Reduced earning capacity for permanent injuries
- Property damage, such as car repairs
- Pain and suffering, such as mental anguish, PTSD, emotional distress, and chronic pain
- Scarring, disfigurement, and disability
- Reduced quality of life and loss of enjoyment of life
We will compile these damages for you, determine a fair settlement value, and negotiate on your behalf. If we cannot reach a fair settlement with the insurance companies, we will take our evidence and arguments to court and seek an award for your injuries and losses.
We Work on Contingency
Our legal representation comes at no upfront cost, either. We only get paid when we secure a settlement or court award. Our attorney’s fees are a preapproved percentage, so there are no surprises. Your only job is to follow your doctor’s treatment plan.
Contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown today for a free consultation.
What You Can Do After a Selma Truck Accident
When you’re involved in a collision with a large truck, there are some actions you can take starting right at the accident scene:
- Ensure your safety
- Check for injuries
- Call 911
- Stick to the basics, avoid making accusations or admitting fault.
- Collect contact and insurance information:
- Document the accident scene
- Note what you remember
- See a doctor as soon as possible
- Follow your treatment plan completely
Then, call us. Careful adherence to these guidelines could ensure your physical recovery and protect your right to fair compensation.
Your Truck Accident Case in Selma, AL, Has a Two-Year Deadline
Personal injury lawsuits, such as those arising from semi-truck wrecks, must be filed within two years after the accident date, per AL Code § 6-2-38. Failure to file your lawsuit with the Dallas County courts could result in your case being barred, which will affect your insurance claim.
Without the right to sue, the insurance companies have no reason to negotiate, and you may be left with bills their settlement fails to cover.
However, we can protect your right to sue, send out letters of spoliation, and preserve strong evidence that may be in the hands of possible defendants before it is lost or destroyed if you contact us early enough.
Contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Today Regarding Your Selma Truck Accident
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown for a free case consultation. Learn more about your case and how our legal team can help.
