Martinson & Beason, P.C.
Martinson & Beason, P.C.
Huntsville’s aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and logistics industries rely on commercial trucks to transport goods, equipment, and materials throughout the city and surrounding communities. As a result, tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, dump trucks, delivery vehicles, and other commercial vehicles are a constant presence on Interstate 565, Memorial Parkway, U.S. 72, and many of Huntsville’s busiest roads. While most journeys are completed safely, a single mistake by a truck driver, trucking company, or another negligent party can result in catastrophic injuries.
Since 1937, Martinson & Beason has represented injured people and families in Huntsville. Our truck accident attorneys move quickly to preserve black box data, driver logbooks, maintenance records, and other critical evidence while investigating every potentially liable party. Throughout your case, we will treat you with compassion, care, and respect as we pursue the compensation you deserve.
For a free consultation with a Huntsville large truck accident lawyer, contact our law firm today.
A collision with a commercial truck can happen anywhere, but certain roads in and around Huntsville carry higher volumes of 18-wheelers.
Interstate 565 is one of Huntsville’s busiest freight routes. High speeds, merging traffic, and sudden congestion increase the risk of jackknife accidents, rear-end collisions, and multi-vehicle crashes involving commercial trucks.
Memorial Parkway carries a constant mix of local traffic and commercial vehicles. Busy intersections, traffic signals, and frequent lane changes can lead to collisions when truck drivers fail to stop in time or motorists enter a truck’s blind spots.
University Drive serves many of Huntsville’s shops, restaurants, and businesses, attracting a steady flow of delivery trucks and tractor-trailers. Wide turns, vehicles entering and leaving businesses, and failure-to-yield collisions are common hazards along this route.
Research Park Boulevard experiences heavy commuter traffic throughout the working day. Commercial trucks changing lanes, following too closely, or failing to check blind spots can create dangerous situations for nearby motorists.
Commercial trucks regularly use U.S. 231 to transport goods between Huntsville and neighboring communities. Slower-moving trucks, oversized loads, and unsafe passing maneuvers can all contribute to serious collisions.
Martinson & Beason is a local law firm with an office in the heart of Downtown Huntsville. We understand the roads, industries, and commercial truck traffic that shape North Alabama, providing insight that out-of-state firms simply cannot match.
There are several important steps our attorneys can take to protect your rights and strengthen your truck accident claim, including:
Injury claims involving commercial vehicles are not like standard personal injury cases. They often involve:
Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, making these collisions far more likely to cause traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, internal injuries, and other life-changing harm. Tragically, many truck accidents also result in fatalities.
Depending on the circumstances, liable parties may include the trucking company, cargo loading company, maintenance provider, truck manufacturer, trailer owner, or another third party.
This includes black box data, electronic logging device (ELD) records, driver qualification files, hours-of-service logs, maintenance records, and cargo documentation. Preserving this evidence is essential to determining how the collision occurred and who is responsible.
Martinson & Beason has the resources to preserve vital evidence, identify every liable party, and help ensure you receive the medical treatment you need and the compensation your family deserves.
Incidents involving semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles often result in severe injuries. Our Huntsville truck accident attorneys regularly assist clients who have suffered:
Occupants of passenger vehicles often strike their heads against the steering wheel, dashboard, window, or other parts of the vehicle during a collision with an 18-wheeler. This can result in concussions, skull fractures, and traumatic brain injuries ranging from mild to permanently disabling.
The size and weight of commercial trucks increase the risk of fractured vertebrae, spinal cord damage, and paralysis. Many people require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
Underride accidents, jackknife collisions, and other high-impact crashes can crush a passenger vehicle’s occupant compartment. People often suffer multiple fractures, pelvic damage, crush trauma, or traumatic amputations.
Serious truck collisions may damage the lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys, and internal organs. Internal bleeding is not always immediately apparent, making prompt medical evaluation essential.
Our attorneys work alongside some of Alabama’s most trusted medical professionals to help ensure you receive the treatment you need and that the full extent of your injuries is accurately documented for your claim.
Both Alabama law and federal trucking regulations can influence the outcome of your claim. Some of the most important legal considerations include:
Alabama is one of the few states that follows the doctrine of contributory negligence. If you are found even 1% responsible for causing the collision, you may be unable to recover compensation. Trucking companies and their insurers often try to use this rule to unfairly argue that the injured party was responsible for the crash.
The law places a strict two-year time limit on filing a truck accident lawsuit in Alabama. Waiting too long can permanently prevent you from recovering compensation. It may also make it harder to obtain valuable evidence, including ELD records, black box data, and driver logs.
Commercial carriers must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations covering driver hours, maintenance, inspections, cargo securement, and qualification standards. Evidence that a company ignored these requirements may help prove how the collision occurred and who was responsible.
The truck driver is not always the only party at fault. Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend to the trucking company for negligent hiring or supervision, a maintenance contractor for defective repairs, a cargo loading company for an improperly loaded trailer, or a manufacturer for a defective truck component.
Our truck accident attorneys can stand up to powerful commercial insurers that attempt to unfairly shift blame onto you. We will also ensure your claim is filed on time and meets all applicable legal requirements.
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be entitled to recover compensation for:
It is important to consider your family’s long-term financial security before accepting any settlement offer. Our Huntsville truck accident attorneys will carefully evaluate your current and future losses and protect you from accepting less than your claim is worth.
People throughout Huntsville and North Alabama have relied on Martinson & Beason for nearly 100 years because we offer:
Truck accidents often result in catastrophic and life-changing injuries. These cases require compassion as well as legal expertise. Our attorneys are available 24/7, work closely with specialist doctors and life care planners, and are committed to securing the compensation you need for your recovery and long-term financial security.
Our attorneys have recovered numerous multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for injured clients, including a $15 million wrongful death verdict and several other seven-figure recoveries. Take a look at our verdicts and settlements.
We are proud of our Huntsville roots, and our attorneys have raised their own families here. That perspective shapes how we practice law, with direct communication, genuine care, and close attention to every client’s needs. Our firm has built lasting relationships throughout the community for generations, and we remain committed to the values that have defined us for nearly a century.
Below are some of the most common questions our Huntsville truck accident lawyers are asked.
Black box data can provide valuable evidence about a truck’s speed, braking, and other actions before a collision. If that evidence is wrongfully destroyed, the court may impose penalties, and your attorney can use other evidence to prove how the crash occurred.
Commercial trucking companies and drivers must comply with FMCSA rules covering hours of service, vehicle inspections, maintenance, cargo securement, and driver qualifications. Violations of these rules can be powerful evidence that negligence contributed to the crash.
An out-of-state truck driver or trucking company does not prevent you from pursuing compensation here in Alabama. Many truck accident claims around Huntsville involve companies operating across state lines, and your attorney can determine where the case should be filed.
Yes. A parent, legal guardian, or court-appointed representative may be able to file a claim for an injured child or an adult who cannot act on their own behalf, while a personal representative may pursue a wrongful death claim.
Yes. If another driver, another trucking company, a cargo loading company, or another negligent party caused the crash, you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim in addition to any workers’ compensation benefits you receive through your employer.
Martinson & Beason handles truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is also free, allowing you to discuss your case and your legal options without any upfront cost.
Recovering from serious injuries can take time and place a significant financial strain on you and your family. While no amount of compensation can undo what happened, a successful claim can help cover medical expenses, lost income, and other losses. To learn more about your legal options and how to pursue the compensation you deserve, contact Martinson & Beason today to schedule your free consultation.
When life throws you a curveball, having a trusted legal team behind you can bring peace of mind to you and your family. The attorneys at Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers have proudly served the Huntsville community—and all of Alabama—since 1937. Our deep community roots, passion for people, and desire to help those who need it most allow us to provide clients with dedicated legal help.
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