We Will Establish Negligence in Your 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 errors that lead 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.
Our lawyer can also determine the damages you may recover in your Selma big rig crash 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.
