Truck accidents on Alabama highways can lead to severe injuries and life-altering consequences. These accidents are often more complex than typical car accidents due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, as well as the number of parties that may be involved. Understanding liability is crucial if you’ve been injured in a truck accident, and knowing who to hold accountable can make all the difference in your case.
In Alabama, determining liability in a truck accident is not always straightforward. Several parties may be held responsible, including:
The Truck Driver: If the driver was negligent, such as speeding, driving while fatigued, or under the influence, they may be held liable for the accident. Commercial truck drivers must follow specific safety regulations, and any violation of these rules could make them responsible for the crash.
The Trucking Company: Employers are responsible for ensuring their drivers are properly trained and ensuring their vehicles are properly maintained. If the trucking company failed to provide adequate training or neglected necessary vehicle maintenance, they could be held accountable for the accident.
The Manufacturer: If a mechanical failure, such as a brake malfunction or tire blowout, contributed to the accident, the manufacturer of the truck or its parts might be liable.
One of the most critical aspects of truck accident cases in Alabama is the state’s contributory negligence law. Under this law, if you are found to be even 1% at fault for the accident, you may be barred from recovering compensation. This makes it essential to have a strong legal team to build a solid case showing the other party’s fault.
At Cartee & Lloyd, we understand the complexities of truck accidents in Alabama. Our experienced team is dedicated to investigating your case thoroughly, identifying all responsible parties, and making sure that you receive the compensation you deserve, including medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. We fight for your rights at every step of the legal process.
Don’t navigate Alabama’s complex truck accident laws alone—reach out to Cartee & Lloyd today for a free consultation and let us help you get the justice you deserve.
We listen to your story and understand your struggles. We handle the insurance companies and hire the experts and do the things necessary to win your case while you focus on going to the doctor and recovering from your injuries.
Through over 77 years of combined litigation experience, we have learned that the best way to make an insurance company pay you fairly for your damages is to be well prepared, fully investigate every detail, hire experts and prepare your case for trial even if most cases will settle without trial.
We know the law and have decades of experience in the courtroom and dealing with insurance companies. We use all of our resources to hire the experts necessary for trial, fully investigate, and pay for your medical records and litigation expenses so that you do not have to come out of pocket yourself while you are struggling to recover. We fight the big insurance companies for you and only get paid for our time and expenses if we recover for you.
Don’t fall for lawyer ads telling you Ai will tell you the value of your car wreck case or believe flashing dollars on a lawyer tv commercial. The real value of your case is what a judge or jury decides is the value of your case after hearing all of the law and evidence. An experienced personal injury lawyer will know the issues that affect the value of your case. We have over 77 years of combined litigation experience and we stand ready to take your case to trial if an insurance company refuses to fairly compensate you for your injuries and damages.
Your success matters to us. Since 1992, we have helped over 11,000 clients in Alabama and recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients. We measure our success by helping you receive the justice and fairness that you deserve.
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