Practice Areas
Traffic Crashes
Helping individuals and families recover from serious injuries in car crashes and tractor-trailer negligence with clarity and compassion.
Overview
You didn’t cause it. You’re still paying for it.
A serious crash takes your health, your income, and your sense of normal all at once. The last thing you should have to do is fight an insurance company while you are trying to heal.
18-wheeler cases are even more complicated. The driver, the company that put them on the road, and the crew that maintained the rig can all share the blame, and federal safety rules govern every part of it.
We take serious-injury cases, where the investigation and the real story behind the crash are what decide the outcome.
What we investigate
Getting to what really happened
A police report only scratches the surface. We look at the full record:
- How and why the crash happened
- Driver conduct, fatigue, and distraction
- Commercial trucking, logbook, and maintenance records
- Compliance with federal and state safety rules
- Available vehicle data and physical evidence
- The full extent of your injuries and their impact on your life
How we help
Taking the weight off you
From the first call, the goal is to lift the burden off you and your family:
- Investigate promptly and preserve critical evidence
- Work to identify every responsible party, including trucking companies
- Handle the insurance companies so you can focus on healing
- Document the true impact of your injuries, today and going forward
- Pursue fair compensation with clarity and compassion
The information on this page is general and not legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your case.
Common questions
Traffic Crashes questions, answered
General answers to what people ask most. Every case is different, and this is not legal advice. For guidance about your situation, please reach out.
What should I do after a serious crash?
Get medical care, even if you feel okay at first, and follow through with treatment. Report the crash, keep your records, and be careful about giving recorded statements to the other driver’s insurer before you have talked to a lawyer. Early decisions can affect your claim.
The insurance company already offered me a settlement. Should I accept it?
Be cautious. Early offers are often made before the full extent of your injuries is known, and once you settle you usually cannot reopen the claim. It is worth an honest second look before you sign anything.
What if the other driver had no insurance, or too little?
You may be able to recover through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. These claims have their own rules and deadlines, so it helps to review your policy with someone early.
What makes tractor-trailer cases different from car crashes?
Commercial trucking is governed by federal and state safety rules, and more parties can be involved, including the driver, the trucking company, and maintenance providers. Critical evidence such as electronic logs and maintenance records can be lost if it is not preserved quickly.
How long do I have to file after a crash in Alabama?
Generally two years from the date of the crash (Ala. Code § 6-2-38), though some situations have different requirements. And because Alabama can bar recovery if you are found even partly at fault, how the crash is investigated and presented is critical.
Free, confidential consultation
Talk to a lawyer who will listen
Tell us what happened. We will review your situation and give you an honest read on your options, with no obligation.