Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. has more than 65 years of collective trial experience representing people who have been injured in accidents with semi-trucks and other personal injury cases. Our Birmingham truck accident attorneys can help you seek compensation while you focus on recovery. Contact a truck accident attorney from Belt, Bruner, & Barnett today for a free consultation.
With more than 2.4 million large trucks, such as big rigs, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other commercial trucks, operating on Alabama roadways annually, accidents are bound to happen. If you have been involved in a truck accident, you may be experiencing physical pain and emotional distress.
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Truck AccidentsThe value of a truck accident claim in Birmingham, Jefferson County, and elsewhere in Alabama depends on the type and severity of your injuries, as well as other factors.
People in smaller passenger vehicles are often seriously injured when involved in a collision with a commercial vehicle just because of the sheer difference in size and mass between a truck and car or even an SUV. Those injuries often result in devastating situations truck accident victims and their families.
However, if you’ve been hurt in a Birmingham truck accident, your situation is not without hope. After a truck accident, you may have options for compensation of your:
To learn more about your options for recovery, contact our truck accident attorneys in Birmingham, AL. We’ll provide a straightforward assessment of your truck accident case, help you make an informed decision about your next steps, and then fight to obtain the maximum available compensation for your injuries and other losses. Don’t just take our word for it. Read some of the 100+ 5-star reviews we’ve received, or view some of the successful case results we’ve had in previous truck accident cases.
If you have been injured in a truck accident in Birmingham, Jefferson County, or elsewhere in Central Alabama, you are likely dealing with intense physical pain and mental anguish. After a truck accident, you should always seek medical treatment first. Then, you should seek the assistance of a Birmingham truck accident lawyer. A truck accident attorney will help you remain calm and guide you through the process of making a personal injury claim. The Birmingham truck accident lawyers at Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. will help you obtain compensation for injuries you’ve sustained due to the negligence of another person or trucking company.
Large trucks may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds with full loads of sometimes toxic or combustible materials. When those semi-trucks are involved in crashes, the results can be fatal. If a loved one was involved in a fatal truck accident in Birmingham, you are likely experiencing emotional distress and you may not know how to handle financial losses resulting from the accident.
Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. can help you understand your rights after losing a beloved family member in a fatal truck accident. A wrongful death claim may help you cover losses caused by someone else’s negligence. Our truck accident lawyers provide compassionate counsel during your time of grief, and aggressive representation to hold the responsible parties accountable for the loss of your loved one.
Truck accidents can be extremely difficult to prove. Trucking companies often have the ability to invest a significant amount of money in defense. It is important to begin an investigation immediately after a truck accident to ensure all evidence is obtained and preserved. Accident reconstructionists may be necessary to prove fault in a semi-truck accident. The Birmingham trucking accident lawyers with Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. are familiar with working with experts, obtaining accident reports, and compiling evidence necessary to prove liability.
Commercial trucks are some of the largest vehicles on the road. When they are involved in accidents, those accidents can be extremely harmful. Although trucks are involved in many of the same types of accidents as other vehicles, due to their distinctive characteristics they sometimes experience unique situations, such as:
The Birmingham truck accident lawyers at Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. understand the nuances of truck accidents including those involving big rigs, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, and other commercial trucks. We frequently work with experts to prove what happened.
We’ve successfully represented clients who have suffered many types of injuries, and we’ll do our best to pursue maximum compensation for your losses. We will deliver the attention you deserve and take care of all the details of your case so you can focus on recovery.
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There may be multiple factors involved in a crash involving a commercial truck. When trucking companies and drivers fail to adhere to safety standards, accidents happen, and either the truck driver or trucking company — or both — may bear some liability for causing your injuries.
Some of the common factors that may be involved in a trucking accident include:
Large trucks must follow state and federal regulations that are made to protect the public. If they fail to adhere to safety regulations or driving laws, companies and drivers may be liable for injuries they cause.
Because Alabama and federal laws can work together in a complex manner, it is important to have a knowledgeable truck accident attorney on your side. A Birmingham personal injury lawyer at Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. can explain which regulations apply to your situation and whether companies or drivers may be responsible for your injuries due to failing to obey to those laws.
There are a wide variety of truck driver errors that may spark an accident and severely injure someone or take their life. Some of the most common truck driver errors that we see include:
Every one of these situations has the potential to put an innocent Birmingham driver at risk if they happen to share the road with a negligent truck driver. In the event that you or a family member becomes a victim of truck driver error, a Birmingham truck injury lawyer can assist you in understanding your legal options.
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If you have experienced serious injuries as a result of a commercial truck accident, contact one of our Birmingham truck accident attorneys today. We may be able to help you recover compensation for your injuries. We’ll apply more than 65 years of collective experience in personal injury cases to obtaining the best possible result for your truck accident case.
The Birmingham truck accident attorneys at Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. will contact insurance companies and third parties for you, and aggressively fight for your rights in court, if necessary. We have been successful in obtaining numerous recoveries in excess of $1 million using our combination of legal knowledge, trial skills, and personal injury experience.
Call 205-933-1500 today for a free consultation.