You’ve just been involved in a truck accident. You’re shaken, injured, and unsure what to do next.
Accidents involving large semi-trucks or 18-wheelers are often devastating, leading to serious injuries like traumatic brain injuries (TBI) or spinal injuries. The size and blind spots of these vehicles make them particularly dangerous for car drivers.
Medical bills can pile up quickly, and recovering from a serious injury can make it difficult to work.
Adding insult to injury, the insurance company may blame you to avoid making a benefit payment or offer a settlement that’s too low. This is unacceptable.
Insurance companies adopt these practices because they handle a high volume of claims, and their goal is to make the claims “disappear” while costing them the least amount of money.
By offering you a minimal settlement, they are trying to give you the least amount that would lead you to close the claim… but that’s usually not in your best interests.
We know how overwhelming this situation can be. That’s why we’re here to help. Our priority is getting you what you deserve: maximum compensation for your injuries and damages.
Truck accident cases are complex due to regulations and often require experienced legal representation. Don’t let the insurance companies add to your stress.
We have extensive experience fighting insurance and commercial trucking companies. We’ll always be honest with you about your case and never pressure you into anything.
We fought. You won.
Our firm has the resources to take on large insurance companies without sacrificing your interests.
If you were injured in a truck accident, make the call.
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- Real-life example: Nomberg firm recovers $4.3 million for a client in a catastrophic truck wreck
- Meet the Nomberg brothers, your truck accident attorneys
- How much is my truck accident claim worth?
- Enjuris tip: Document your damages and expenses
- Real-life example: Lifetime benefits for a driver injured in an accident
Real-life example: Nomberg firm recovers $4.3 million for a client in a catastrophic truck wreck
A client came to us after several family members suffered traumatic brain injuries in a catastrophic truck crash. Bernard and his co-counsel represented the family in their claim involving an 18-wheeler in Macon, Georgia.
The family was returning home to Missouri after watching spring training baseball games in Florida when their family van was run off the road by a truck owned by one of the largest trucking companies in the country.
Each of the 5 family members in the van suffered personal injuries, with the most significant injuries being suffered by the youngest child, their 11-year-old daughter.
The daughter was thrown from the van. She suffered permanently closed head and traumatic brain injuries. After several months of negotiations, the Nomberg team reached a $4.3 million settlement for the client.
Quick fact:
In Alabama, between 2017 and 2021, large truck crashes resulted in an average of 130 deaths each year. This translates to roughly 26 fatalities per 100 million people annually.
Source: https://tripnet.org/reports/freight-alabama-news-release-12-05-2023/
Meet the Nomberg brothers, your truck accident attorneys
“We’ve been fighting for people like you – people who were hurt in an accident. We’re committed to providing you with the best legal representation.
We’ll do everything we can to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) routinely compiles crash data for a variety of types of accidents. Below are some of their findings for large truck crashes in 2020:
- 4,965 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks. This was a 1% decrease from 5,032 in 2019.
- Seventy-one percent of people killed in large-truck crashes in 2020 were occupants of other vehicles.
- Seventy-six percent of the fatal crashes involving large trucks in 2020 occurred on weekdays (6 a.m. Monday to 5:59 p.m. Friday).
- Three percent of drivers of large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2020 had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) of .08 grams per deciliter (g/dL) or higher, much lower than drivers of other vehicle types (27% for motorcycles, 23% for passenger cars, and 19% for light trucks).
- Drivers of large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2020 had a higher percentage (21.3%) of previously recorded crashes compared to drivers of other vehicle types (motorcycles, 20.5%; passenger cars, 19.7%; and light trucks, 17.3%).
- In 2020 drivers of large trucks in fatal crashes were less likely (7.3%) to have previous license suspensions or revocations than other vehicle types (motorcycles, 20.5%; passenger cars, 15.8%; and light trucks, 12.6%).
Source: https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813286
How much is my truck accident claim worth?
That depends. The best way to estimate your truck accident claim’s worth is to get quotes from a few different personal injury attorneys.
They’ll all be able to give you a general range of what your case is worth and estimate how much it will cost them to handle the case.
There are several factors that could affect the amount of your settlement. These include:
- How much do you have in medical bills?
- When might you be able to return to work?
- How did the accident happen? Was it due to the negligence of the truck driver? This could include texting, alcohol or drugs, speeding, or other negligent behaviors.
- Will you be able to return to the work you performed before the accident, or do your injuries mean you’ll need to pursue a different type of work?
- Will your injuries from the accident require future medical care and treatment?
Document your damages and expenses
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After a personal injury accident, you can recover damages for expenses that include:
- Emergency treatment at the scene and immediately following includes ambulance transportation and emergency department costs.
- Emergency medical care, including diagnostics like MRI, CT scan, X-rays, and other tests; surgeries; and other treatment.
- Any additional costs for a hospital stay or follow-up medical treatment and doctor’s visits.
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity.
- Ongoing rehabilitative therapies, prosthetics, or assistive devices (i.e. wheelchair, crutches, etc.).
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Loss of consortium and loss of enjoyment of life activities.
- Wrongful death, if you are a surviving family member of someone killed in a truck accident.
Real-life example: Lifetime benefits for a driver injured in an accident
A client came to us recently who lived in Tennessee, but worked for an Iowa trucking company. She was injured in Nebraska when she was involved in a trucking accident while she was working. She filed a workers’ compensation claim in Iowa, since that’s where her employer was headquartered.
She’d been in a sleeping bunk and was thrown to the floor during the collision; she fell several feet and suffered orthopedic injuries that included neck, left shoulder, and lower back injuries. She was also diagnosed with depression after the crash.
The key to reaching a client’s correct settlement and damage amount is that our team sees each client as a person. Who you ARE matters.
In this case, the client was an elite athlete prior to the crash. She previously played in the WNBA, and using her body for basketball and other sports was important to her enjoyment of life and her sense of self. Her damages needed to reflect her true losses, which included the loss of her body’s ability to do what she loved most.
Bernard worked with a local Iowa counsel, and together they did an outstanding job advocating for our client. We are delighted that she will receive lifetime benefits and a very nice settlement.
Who’s responsible for my injuries?
When you’re in a truck accident, there could be several parties who could be liable or could share liability. These include (but are not limited to):
- The truck driver
- Another vehicle driver
- The trucking company
- The owner of the truck
- The truck leasing company
These cases are complex and often require experts to perform accident reconstruction and analysis, which is why it’s crucial to have a lawyer who knows how to handle these types of cases. A Nomberg attorney will guide you through every step of the process and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, please don’t hesitate to call us today for a free consultation.
I was injured. How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Alabama?
Don’t hesitate to consult a lawyer and file your claim. The statute of limitations in Alabama is 2 years from the date of the accident in most circumstances.
That means you have no more than 2 years to file your claim for personal injury or wrongful death. The court will not hear your case if your claim is filed after that date.
My injury is minor. Do I need an attorney?
Our recommendation is yes. Always consult an attorney.
Minor accidents can often turn into big headaches when dealing with insurance companies and other parties involved.
A good and reasonable injury attorney knows how to deal with these complex situations and can help get you the compensation you deserve.
Of course, not every accident requires the services of a lawyer. But suppose there was any damage caused to either your vehicle or property. In that case, it’s definitely worth hiring one to represent you.
Why does Alabama have a high rate of truck accidents?
For starters, there are a lot of trucks on the road in this state. Trucks make up only 4% of all vehicles on the road, but they’re involved in 14% of fatal crashes.
That’s more than three times as many!
Another reason is that drivers don’t always pay attention when sharing the road with trucks. They may not know how dangerous these vehicles can be when they’re not handled properly.
Finally, there are a lot of hills and curves on Alabama’s roads, which can make it difficult for trucks to brake safely.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Alabama, it’s important to get legal help. You might be entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages.
Contact a Birmingham semi-truck accident lawyer today for more information.
What percentage do truck accident lawyers take?
Most truck accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay us up front — rather, we earn a percentage of your settlement or damage award, and that’s only if we WIN your case.
Usually, this is between 25% and 40% of your settlement.
We handle all claims on a contingency basis. If we don’t win your case, we don’t get paid!