Alabama Delivery Truck Accident Attorneys

As is true in many states across the country, delivery trucks have become an increasingly common sight in Alabama. Some days, it can even seem as though there is an Amazon truck parked at every corner. Indeed, deliveries from online stores have grown significantly more common in just the past few years compared to a decade earlier.

But as the demand for deliveries increases, delivery drivers have begun to face increasingly grueling schedules. Some may have no meaningful time to rest or eat, which can lead to accidents. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a delivery truck accident, the Alabama delivery truck accident attorneys at Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, may be able to help you seek compensation for that harm.

Common Reasons for Delivery Truck Crashes

How Alabama Delivery Truck Accident Attorneys Help Determine Negligence

A truck accident lawyer in Alabama may be able to help you pursue compensation when you are injured in a delivery truck accident due to the negligence of another driver. However, being able to determine whether that driver was negligent involves a complex process. At Caldwell Wenzell & Asthana, PC, our personal injury lawyers will look at the facts of the case and determine whether you qualify to file a lawsuit.

The following are common examples where driver negligence results in an accident:

Speeding

As drivers are required to make an increasing number of deliveries each day, they often need to violate speed limits to get to every delivery location in a single shift. Nevertheless, if the delivery truck driver is speeding and causes an accident, their high speed can be considered a form of negligent behavior.

Distracted Driving

Because drivers have such crowded delivery schedules, many don’t have the time to look at their route list while parked. Instead, some drivers will take their eyes off the road to determine what’s next on their agenda or to document that they completed a delivery. By taking their eyes off the road, if even for a second, they are creating a danger that can result in an accident.

Digital devices aren’t the only potential distraction. A driver who is eating a meal or drinking while driving may also be distracted from the road.

Illegal Parking

Parking partially on a curb or in a location where parking is otherwise illegal is relatively common among delivery drivers. They don’t have the time to find legal parking, so they park wherever they can. Unfortunately, that can also result in an accident, especially when drivers try to pull onto the road from an illegal parking position.

Fatigue

Many drivers’ delivery routes often take all day to get through, with some requiring well over eight hours to complete. As drivers get tired, they drive less safely. If fatigue contributed to an accident, you can probably obtain compensation for your injuries.

If you were seriously injured in an accident with a delivery truck in Alabama, our legal team may be able to help you get compensation for your injuries. Call Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC at (251) 444-7000 today to schedule a free consultation.

Why Choose Us?

How Our Alabama Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help

At Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, we believe that every client deserves aggressive and effective representation, and we stand by that by bringing more than two decades of experience to the table. Our proven Alabama truck accident attorneys are familiar with the state’s laws and know how to argue the merits of a case both in and out of the courtroom. We are always prepared to go to trial, especially given our extensive courtroom experience and an excellent record with cases that go to verdict. We have obtained tens of millions of dollars for our clients in settlements and from verdicts. Altogether, at Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, we are willing to stake our reputation on every case we take.

FAQ

Personal injury law can seem confusing, especially when you are recovering from a serious injury incurred in a truck accident. At Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, we seek to make all aspects of the law as clear as possible to ensure you understand the decisions you are making and how your case will proceed. An informed client is the best type of client, after all.

To that end, the following are common questions we receive from prospective clients, with the best answers we can provide:

How long do I have to file a lawsuit after a delivery truck accident in Alabama?

Typically, you will have two years from the date you are injured to file a lawsuit. However, if you are filing a lawsuit with the intent of only receiving compensation for damage to your vehicle, and not for injury compensation, you have six years to do so.

Can I get compensation if I am partially responsible for my injuries?

Unfortunately, no. Alabama uses a contributory negligence standard, which prevents you from getting damages from a jury if you are even 1% responsible for your injuries.

What can I do if an insurance company says I am partially responsible for my injuries?

Just because an insurance company has found you partially liable for your injuries, this doesn’t mean what it is saying is true. Contact our law firm right away and tell us what happened so that we can investigate and determine the truth. If the insurance company is acting on bad information or bad faith, we will respond accordingly.

Will my delivery truck accident case go to trial?

Probably not, as most personal injury claims never go to trial. Typically, once we have enough evidence to prove that the other party was clearly responsible for your injuries, we present that evidence to the insurance company and use it to negotiate a fair settlement.

You likely have many more questions for us regarding the legal process. At Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, we are happy to answer any of those questions during your free consultation.

Consult With Alabama Truck Accident Lawyers Today

If you’ve been injured in an accident with a delivery truck in Alabama, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.

Don’t wait after being injured. Call Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, at (251) 444-7000 as soon as possible to schedule a free consultation with experienced Alabama delivery truck accident attorneys.