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Marengo County 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Delivers Ralph Manginello’s 25+ Years of Federal Court Experience and Multi-Million Dollar Results Including $50+ Million Recovered, $5 Million Logging Brain Injury and $3.8 Million Amputation Settlements, Backed by Former Insurance Defense Attorney Lupe Peña Who Exposes Insurer Tactics From Inside, Mastering FMCSA Regulations 49 CFR 390-399 to Extract Black Box Data and Prove Hours of Service Violations in Jackknife Rollover Underride and Timber Truck Crashes, Advocating for TBI Spinal Cord Amputation and Wrongful Death Victims with Free Consultations No Fee Unless We Win and 24/7 Live Staff at 1-888-ATTY-911 Hablamos Español

February 20, 2026 26 min read
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When an 80,000-pound Peterbilt slams into a sedan on a rural Alabama highway, the math isn’t fair. Four thousand pounds against forty tons. Twenty times the mass. Infinite devastation. In Marengo County, where US-80 snakes through cotton fields and timber country, these collisions happen without warning—and the consequences rewrite families’ futures in an instant.

If you’ve survived an 18-wheeler accident anywhere in Marengo County, from the outskirts of Demopolis to the highway stretches near Sweet Water, you already know the playbook the trucking companies use. They arrive at the scene before the ambulance leaves. They bring their lawyers, their investigators, and their insurance adjusters. And while you’re fighting for your life in a trauma center, they’re fighting to protect their bottom line.

Ralph Manginello has spent over 25 years making sure those trucking companies pay—literally. Since 1998, Attorney911 has recovered multi-million dollar settlements for catastrophic injuries, including over $5 million for a traumatic brain injury victim struck by a falling log and $3.8 million for a client who suffered a partial leg amputation after a crash-related infection. We know Alabama’s courts, its juries, and the specific dangers lurking on Marengo County’s rural corridors. More importantly, we know how to stop trucking companies from destroying the evidence that proves their drivers were negligent.

Our managing partner isn’t just a personal injury attorney—he’s admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and has gone toe-to-toe with Fortune 500 corporations in complex litigation, including the landmark BP Texas City Refinery explosion case. When you combine that federal court experience with the insider knowledge of our associate attorney Lupe Peña—a man who spent years defending insurance companies before deciding to fight for victims—you get a team that knows exactly what buttons to push to maximize your recovery.

But here’s the urgent truth for Marengo County families: Alabama is a contributory negligence state. If you’re found even 1% at fault for the accident, you recover nothing. Zero. That makes preserving evidence and proving the truck driver was 100% negligent absolutely critical. Black box data gets overwritten in 30 days. ELD logs disappear in six months. And in rural Marengo County, where the closest trauma center might be miles away, every minute counts.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately. We answer 24/7. Hablamos Español with Lupe Peña. And we don’t charge a penny unless we win your case.

Why 18-Wheeler Accidents in Marengo County Are Different

Most car accidents involve two drivers, two insurance policies, and relatively straightforward liability. Trucking accidents are a different species entirely. When you’re hit by a semi-truck in Marengo County—whether it’s on Interstate 20 near the Linden exit, US-43 heading toward Thomasville, or State Route 28 carrying timber through rural farmland—you’re not just dealing with a driver. You’re facing a web of corporate entities, federal regulations, and insurance policies designed to minimize what they pay you.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates every commercial vehicle on Alabama highways under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). These regulations cover:

  • 49 CFR Part 390: General applicability and definitions establishing who must comply
  • 49 CFR Part 391: Driver qualification standards—who can legally operate an 80,000-pound vehicle
  • 49 CFR Part 392: Driving rules including fatigue prohibitions and cell phone bans
  • 49 CFR Part 393: Vehicle safety standards—brakes, tires, lighting, cargo securement
  • 49 CFR Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS) rules limiting driving time to prevent fatigue
  • 49 CFR Part 396: Inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements

When a truck driver violates any of these federal statutes—perhaps by driving more than the 11-hour limit under § 395.3, or failing to conduct pre-trip brake inspections required by § 396.13—they create “negligence per se” liability. That means the violation itself proves negligence, giving you a direct path to compensation.

But proving these violations requires evidence that disappears fast. The Electronic Control Module (ECM)—the truck’s “black box”—records speed, braking, and throttle position continuously. Under 49 CFR § 395.8, Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) track hours of service electronically. Yet trucking companies can legally overwrite this data in as little as 30 days unless you force them to preserve it.

That’s why our first call after a Marengo County trucking accident isn’t to negotiate—it’s to send a spoliation letter demanding preservation of every byte of data, every maintenance record, and every driver qualification file. We don’t wait because we can’t afford to.

The Marengo County Trucking Crisis: Highways, Hazards, and Heavy Freight

Marengo County sits at the crossroads of Alabama’s rural economy. Interstate 20 runs along the northern edge, connecting Birmingham to Meridian, Mississippi, and carrying cross-country freight through the heart of the county’s timber and agricultural lands. US-80—the historic Dixie Overland Highway—remains a vital commercial corridor linking Demopolis to the Black Belt region. These aren’t just roads; they’re supply lines for Alabama’s poultry industry, timber operations, and agricultural shipping.

But these rural highways present unique dangers. Unlike urban interstates with wide shoulders and abundant lighting, Marengo County roads often feature:

  • Narrow two-lane highways with no median separation between opposing 70-mph traffic
  • Agricultural equipment sharing pavement with 18-wheelers, creating speed differentials that kill
  • Logging trucks entering from unmarked dirt roads, carrying loads that exceed safe braking distances
  • Limited emergency services—if you’re injured east of Demopolis, the closest Level 1 trauma center might be in Birmingham or Tuscaloosa, precious minutes away

Weather compounds these risks. Marengo County sees everything from summer thunderstorms that reduce visibility on US-43 to winter ice storms that turn I-20 into a skating rink for loaded tractor-trailers. Alabama’s tornado season—peaking in March through May—creates sudden, unpredictable driving conditions where truck drivers must reduce speed or face loss of control.

And then there’s the Port of Mobile effect. While Marengo County isn’t coastal, it’s part of the supply chain feeding Alabama’s port system. Container trucks shuttle between Mobile and inland distribution centers, often running tight schedules that push drivers to violate Hours of Service regulations. The pressure to make delivery windows leads to speeding on rural highways, inadequate rest breaks, and fatigued driving—the deadliest combination on Alabama roads.

Client Kiimarii Yup lost everything in a commercial vehicle collision—the car was totaled, medical bills piled up. But through Attorney911, as she told us, “1 year later I have gained so much in return plus a brand new truck.” That’s the difference between facing a trucking company alone and having an experienced litigation team fighting for you.

FMCSA Violations That Prove Negligence in Marengo County Crashes

To win an 18-wheeler case in Alabama—especially critical given the state’s harsh contributory negligence rule—we must prove the driver or trucking company violated federal safety regulations. These aren’t technicalities; they’re the difference between a full recovery and walking away with nothing.

Hours of Service Violations (49 CFR Part 395)

Fatigue kills. The FMCSA limits property-carrying drivers to:

  • 11 hours maximum driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty (§ 395.3)
  • 14-hour on-duty window—once the driver starts their shift, they cannot drive after the 14th hour, regardless of breaks
  • 30-minute break required after 8 cumulative hours of driving
  • 60/70 hour weekly cap—no driving after 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) became mandatory in December 2017. Unlike the old paper logbooks that drivers could falsify, ELDs sync with the truck’s engine and GPS, creating tamper-resistant records of exactly how long the driver was on the road.

In Marengo County agricultural areas, we’ve seen drivers falsify logs to harvest crops during daylight hours, then illegally drive excess hours to processing plants. When we subpoena ELD data and compare it to dispatch records, we often find violations that prove the driver was too exhausted to react when they drifted across the centerline on State Route 5.

Driver Qualification Failures (49 CFR Part 391)

Before a trucking company lets a driver touch the wheel, they must verify:

  • Medical certification proving physical fitness (§ 391.41)—conditions like sleep apnea or untreated diabetes can disqualify a driver
  • CDL verification and driving history from previous employers (§ 391.23)
  • Road test completion or equivalent certification (§ 391.31)

The Driver Qualification (DQ) File must contain these records and be maintained for three years after employment ends. We’ve found Marengo County cases where carriers hired drivers with suspended licenses, failed drug tests, or histories of reckless driving—all violations of § 391.15 that make the company liable for negligent hiring.

Vehicle Maintenance Negligence (49 CFR Part 396)

Brake failures cause 29% of large truck crashes. Under § 396.3, carriers must “systematically inspect, repair, and maintain” all vehicles. Daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections are required under § 396.11 and § 396.13.

When a truck’s brakes fail on the downhill grade approaching Demopolis on US-43, we immediately subpoena the maintenance records. Often we find “red tag” violations—known defects that the company ignored to keep the truck on the road earning money. The post-trip inspection report from the previous driver might have noted “service brakes grabbing,” but the dispatcher sent the truck out anyway. That’s not just negligence; in some cases, it’s gross negligence warranting punitive damages under Alabama law.

Cargo Securement Violations (49 CFR Part 393)

Marengo County’s timber and cotton industries require specialized loading. Under § 393.100, cargo must be “contained, immobilized, or secured” to prevent shifting. The aggregate working load limit of tiedowns must be at least 50% of the cargo weight.

When a logging truck takes a curve too fast on County Road 54 and the load shifts, causing a rollover, we check the securement. Were proper binders used? Was the load balanced? Did the driver inspect the securement before departure as required by § 396.13? Answers to these questions often reveal that the trucking company prioritized speed over safety.

Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents on Alabama Highways

Not all trucking accidents are created equal, and Marengo County’s geography creates specific risks. Understanding the accident type helps us identify which FMCSA regulations were violated and who is liable.

Rollover Accidents

Alabama’s timber industry creates rollover risks. When a logging truck with a high center of gravity takes a curve on rural Marengo County roads at excessive speed, physics takes over. The 49 CFR § 393.100 cargo securement rules require loads to be positioned to prevent shifting. Combined with § 392.6’s prohibition on speeding for conditions, rollovers often involve multiple violations.

Rollovers often result in multi-fatality crashes when the trailer blocks both lanes of a two-lane highway like State Route 28. Nearby vehicles have nowhere to go, leading to catastrophic crushing injuries or decapitation.

Underride Collisions

The most horrific trucking accidents occur when a passenger vehicle slides under the trailer. Federal law requires rear impact guards (49 CFR § 393.86) capable of preventing underride at 30 mph impacts. Yet many trailers have inadequate guards, or the guards are damaged and never repaired.

Side underride is even deadlier—there’s no federal requirement for side guards, though the trucking industry knows these accidents kill hundreds annually. When a car hits the side of a trailer making a turn at the intersection of US-80 and a county road in Demopolis, the roof often shears off at windshield level, causing instantaneous death or traumatic brain injuries.

Jackknife Accidents

When a truck driver slams the brakes on wet pavement—common during Marengo County’s summer thunderstorms—the trailer swings perpendicular to the cab, creating a sliding wall of steel that sweeps across all lanes. Jackknifes often involve violations of § 393.48 (brake systems) and § 393.100 (unsecured cargo that shifts).

The I-20 corridor through Linden sees frequent jackknifes during weather events, often causing pileups involving multiple vehicles and closing the interstate for hours.

Tire Blowouts

Alabama heat creates tire hazards. Underinflated tires on long hauls through the summer heat build pressure until they explode. The “road gator”—shredded tire debris—can strike trailing vehicles or cause the driver to lose control. 49 CFR § 393.75 mandates minimum tread depths (4/32” for steer tires), but some carriers run bald tires to avoid downtime.

When a steer tire blows on I-20 near the Marengo County line, the driver has milliseconds to control a vehicle weighing as much as 23 small cars combined.

Wide Turn “Squeeze Play” Accidents

Big trucks need big space. When an 18-wheeler swings wide to turn left from US-43 onto a narrow county road, impatient drivers in the adjacent lane often get caught between the cab and curb. These accidents combine violations of § 392.11 (failure to signal or check mirrors) with the driver’s failure to account for their trailer’s off-tracking.

Rear-End Collisions

A fully loaded truck traveling at 65 mph requires approximately 525 feet to stop—nearly two football fields. That’s 40% farther than a passenger car needs. When traffic slows unexpectedly on I-20 approaching construction zones, fatigued or distracted drivers rear-end smaller vehicles with devastating force.

The impact often pushes the smaller vehicle into the vehicle ahead, creating chain-reaction crashes. These cases frequently involve Hours of Service violations (Part 395) and § 392.82 violations for cell phone use.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Marengo County Trucking Accidents?

One of the most critical differences between car accidents and 18-wheeler crashes is the number of potentially liable parties. While a car wreck usually involves just two drivers, trucking accidents can involve a web of corporate entities—each with separate insurance policies.

The Truck Driver

Individual drivers are liable for their own negligence: speeding, distracted driving, fatigue, impairment, or failure to obey traffic laws. But in Alabama, if the driver is an employee acting within the scope of employment, their employer is also vicariously liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior.

The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier)

This is often the deepest pocket. Carriers are liable for:

  • Negligent hiring (failing to check the driver’s background under Part 391)
  • Negligent training (inadequate safety instruction)
  • Negligent supervision (ignoring ELD violations or complaints about unsafe driving)
  • Negligent maintenance (deferring brake repairs to save money)
  • Direct liability for dispatch practices that pressure drivers to violate Hours of Service

Insurance minimums under federal law range from $750,000 for non-hazardous freight to $5 million for hazmat carriers. Many carriers carry $1-5 million in coverage, but accessing those funds requires proving violations that trigger policy coverage.

The Cargo Owner and Loading Company

In Marengo County’s agricultural economy, the company shipping timber, poultry, or cotton may be liable if they:

  • Loaded the truck beyond weight limits
  • Failed to secure cargo properly (violation of Part 393)
  • Required delivery schedules that forced HOS violations

Third-party loading companies—not the driver—often handle securement. When they use inadequate tiedowns or fail to balance the load, causing a rollover on a rural highway, they share liability.

Vehicle and Parts Manufacturers

Defective brakes, steering systems, or tires can cause accidents even without driver error. If a brake system failed despite proper maintenance, we may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer or the maintenance company that installed defective parts.

Freight Brokers

Brokers who arrange transportation but don’t own trucks may be liable for negligent selection—hiring a carrier with a poor safety record or inadequate insurance to move freight through Marengo County. Under 49 U.S.C. § 13906, brokers must ensure carriers have proper authority and insurance.

The Truck Owner (If Different From Driver)

In owner-operator arrangements, the person who owns the truck may be separately liable for negligent entrustment if they knew the driver was unqualified or unsafe.

The 48-Hour Evidence Preservation Protocol

Here’s what the trucking company doesn’t want you to know: they have a rapid-response team that arrives at serious accidents within hours—sometimes before the police finish their investigation. Their job is to protect the company, not you.

Meanwhile, critical evidence that proves negligence has a short shelf life:

Evidence Type Destruction Timeline
ECM/Black Box Data 30 days or next ignition cycle
ELD Logs 6 months (but can be “lost” sooner)
Dashcam Footage 7-14 days (overwritten automatically)
Surveillance Video from Nearby Businesses 7-30 days
Driver Cell Phone Records Must be subpoenaed quickly
Witness Memories Degrade within weeks

We send spoliation letters within 24 hours of being retained. These formal legal notices put the trucking company, their insurer, and all potential defendants on notice that litigation is anticipated and evidence must be preserved. Destroying evidence after receiving a spoliation letter can result in “adverse inference” instructions—meaning the judge tells the jury to assume the destroyed evidence would have hurt the trucking company’s case.

Our investigation includes:

  • Immediate download of ECM and ELD data before it can be overwritten
  • Preservation of the Driver Qualification File (Part 391)
  • Subpoenas for maintenance records (Part 396)
  • Review of the company’s CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scores through FMCSA’s SAFER system
  • Cell phone records to prove distraction
  • GPS data showing routes and speeds

In rural Marengo County, where cell service might be spotty and witnesses might be seasonal farm workers who leave the area, securing this evidence immediately is the difference between winning and losing.

Catastrophic Injuries and Alabama Jury Values

The physics of trucking accidents make catastrophic injuries the rule, not the exception. When 80,000 pounds meets 4,000 pounds, the human body absorbs forces it was never designed to withstand.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Even “minor” TBIs can cause permanent cognitive deficits, personality changes, and inability to work. Moderate to severe TBIs often require lifetime care costing millions. Our firm has recovered between $1.5 million and $9.8 million for traumatic brain injury cases, depending on severity and long-term impact.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Marengo County’s rural roads don’t leave room for error. When a truck forces a car off the narrow shoulder, rollovers often cause spinal fractures leading to paraplegia or quadriplegia. Lifetime care for quadriplegia exceeds $5 million in direct medical costs alone.

Amputations

Crush injuries from underride accidents or rollovers often result in traumatic amputations at the scene, or surgical amputations later due to infection or compromised circulation. Modern prosthetics cost $50,000+ and require replacement every few years. Our amputation case results range from $1.9 million to $8.6 million.

Wrongful Death

Alabama, unfortunately, sees its share of fatal trucking accidents on rural highways. When a family loses a loved one to a negligent truck driver, Alabama’s Wrongful Death Act allows recovery for the “value of the life” of the decedent—a measure that considers lost earnings, companionship, and emotional support. While Alabama doesn’t allow recovery for the decedent’s pain and suffering (unlike some states), settlements and verdicts for wrongful death in trucking cases typically range from $1.9 million to $9.5 million, depending on the victim’s age, earning capacity, and the egregiousness of the trucking company’s conduct.

Understanding Alabama’s Legal Landscape

Contributory Negligence: The Alabama Trap

This is critical: Alabama is one of only five states (along with Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C.) that still follows the contributory negligence rule. If you are found to be even 1% at fault for the accident, you recover zero damages.

This makes trucking cases in Marengo County particularly high-stakes. The trucking company and their insurance will scour the accident report looking for any evidence you were speeding, didn’t signal, or could have avoided the collision. They’ll claim you were “in their blind spot” (even though truckers are required to check blind spots under Part 392). They’ll argue you stopped too quickly (even though following too closely is the truck driver’s fault under § 392.11).

That’s why evidence preservation is non-negotiable. The EDL data showing the truck was traveling 75 mph in a 65 zone. The cell phone records showing the driver was texting. The maintenance records showing the brakes were out of adjustment. These prove the trucker was 100% at fault, defeating the contributory negligence defense.

Statute of Limitations

Under Alabama Code § 6-2-38, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. For wrongful death claims, the two-year clock starts running from the date of death (which might differ from the accident date if the victim survived initially).

But waiting is never advisable. Witnesses disappear. Roads get repaved, erasing skid marks. Surveillance cameras overwrite footage. And in Marengo County’s close-knit communities, defense attorneys may contact potential jurors before trial (ethically limited, but witness tampering happens).

Damage Caps

Unlike some states, Alabama does not cap compensatory damages (economic and non-economic) in personal injury cases involving motor vehicles. However, punitive damages are capped under Alabama Code § 6-11-21 at three times the compensatory damages or $500,000, whichever is greater (with exceptions for intentional torts).

This means your pain and suffering—your loss of enjoyment of life, your mental anguish, your physical pain—is fully compensable without arbitrary limits. And in cases of gross negligence—like a trucking company knowingly keeping a driver with multiple DUI convictions on the road—punitive damages can reach millions.

Why Choose Attorney911 for Your Marengo County Trucking Case?

You have choices when it comes to personal injury attorneys in Alabama. Here’s why families across Marengo County trust us with their most serious cases:

Federal Court Experience: Ralph Manginello’s admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, plus our firm’s experience in complex multi-district litigation, means we can handle cases that cross state lines or involve federal regulations—exactly what trucking cases require.

Former Insurance Defense Attorney: Lupe Peña worked for a national insurance defense firm before joining Attorney911. He knows how adjusters are trained to minimize claims, what software they use to calculate “pain and suffering” (often Colossus or similar programs that undervalue your trauma), and when they’re bluffing about their settlement authority. That insider knowledge becomes your advantage at the negotiating table.

Multi-Million Dollar Results: We don’t just talk about big verdicts—we’ve secured them. From the $5 million brain injury settlement to the $3.8 million amputation recovery, we have a track record of results in catastrophic cases. Client Glenda Walker put it best: “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.”

Spanish Language Services: Marengo County has a significant Hispanic population working in agriculture and poultry processing. Lupe Peña provides fluent representation en español, ensuring nothing is lost in translation when describing your injuries or negotiating your settlement. Hablamos Español.

24/7 Availability: Truck accidents don’t happen during business hours. When you call 1-888-ATTY-911, you reach a real person who understands the urgency of your situation—not an answering service promising a callback next week.

Contingency Fee Representation: You pay nothing upfront. We advance all costs of investigation, expert witnesses, and litigation. Our fee is a percentage of what we recover for you—33.33% pre-trial, 40% if we go to trial. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions: Marengo County 18-Wheeler Accidents

What should I do immediately after a trucking accident in Demopolis or Marengo County?

First, ensure your safety and call 911. Alabama law requires police reports for accidents involving injury or death. If you’re able, photograph the truck’s DOT number (usually on the door), the license plates of both tractor and trailer, and the company’s name. Get witness contact information—rural Alabama witnesses may be farm workers who leave the area seasonally. Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company’s insurance adjuster. Then, call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 to preserve the black box data before it disappears.

How does Alabama’s contributory negligence rule affect my case?

Harshly. If the trucking company can prove you were even 1% at fault—perhaps by arguing you were slightly speeding or didn’t signal early enough—you recover nothing. This makes proving the truck driver was 100% negligent essential. We counter contributory negligence defenses with ECM data, ELD logs, and FMCSA violation evidence that puts the blame squarely on the trucking company.

Who pays for my medical bills while my case is pending?

Your health insurance should cover initial treatment, though they may file a lien against your recovery. If you lack insurance, we work with medical providers in the Tuscaloosa and Birmingham areas who accept “letters of protection”—agreeing to treat you now and get paid from your settlement later. We also help Marengo County clients access state and federal resources if they’re uninsured.

What if the truck driver was from out of state?

Common on I-20. Out-of-state drivers and companies are still subject to Alabama courts if the accident happened here. We can file suit in Marengo County Circuit Court or federal court if there’s diversity jurisdiction (parties from different states). Our federal court experience is crucial here, as many trucking companies try to remove cases to federal court to escape local juries.

How long will my Marengo County trucking case take?

Simple cases with clear liability and moderate injuries might settle in 6-12 months. Complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, multiple defendants, or federal court litigation can take 18-36 months. The discovery process—exchanging evidence, taking depositions of the driver and company safety managers—is time-consuming but essential to proving the FMCSA violations that maximize your recovery.

Can I sue if my loved one was killed in a trucking accident in Marengo County?

Yes, under Alabama’s Wrongful Death Act. The personal representative of the estate (usually the spouse, parent, or adult child) brings the claim. Damages include the “value of the life” measured by lost earnings and companionship. The two-year statute of limitations applies, so contact us immediately to begin investigating the crash.

What if the trucking company offers me a quick settlement?

Reject it. Initial offers are typically 10-20% of what your case is actually worth. They want you to settle before you know the full extent of your injuries—before the disc herniation shows up on MRI, before the TBI symptoms fully manifest, before you realize you can’t return to your physically demanding job in Marengo County’s timber or agriculture industries.

Do you handle logging truck accidents specifically?

Yes. Marengo County’s timber industry creates unique hazards. Logging trucks are often heavier than standard 18-wheelers, operate on narrow rural roads, and may not be subject to the same insurance requirements as interstate carriers. We understand the specific regulations governing logging operations and the catastrophic injuries that result when these overweight, top-heavy vehicles roll over.

What if I was partially at fault?

In Alabama, if you’re found even 1% at fault, you cannot recover damages. This is why you must call us immediately. We need to gather evidence—dashcam footage, ELD logs, witness statements—that proves the truck driver was 100% responsible. Don’t let the trucking company twist the facts to pin blame on you.

How much is my case worth?

Every case is unique, but factors include: severity of injuries, permanence of disability, lost wages and earning capacity, medical expenses (past and future), availability of insurance coverage, and the egregiousness of the trucking company’s violations. Trucking cases typically settle for significantly more than car accidents because of the higher insurance minimums and catastrophic nature of the injuries.

Call Attorney911: Your Marengo County Trucking Accident Advocates

An 80,000-pound truck changes everything in an instant. Your health. Your ability to work. Your family’s security. While you’re navigating trauma surgery at DCH Regional Medical Center or rehabilitation in Tuscaloosa, the trucking company is already building their defense.

Don’t face them alone.

Ralph Manginello has spent 25+ years fighting for families devastated by negligent trucking companies. Lupe Peña brings insider knowledge of insurance defense tactics. Together, they’ve recovered over $50 million for injury victims, including multi-million dollar verdicts that ensure financial security for catastrophically injured clients.

We know Marengo County’s roads—the dangerous curves on US-80, the logging routes through the Black Belt, the I-20 corridor where fatigued drivers push too hard. We know Alabama’s courts, its contributory negligence traps, and how to prove the FMCSA violations that defeat victim-blaming defenses.

The clock started ticking the moment the truck hit you. In 30 days, that black box data could be gone. In two years, your right to sue expires forever.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 now. We answer 24/7.

Hablamos Español. Llame a Lupe Peña al 1-888-ATTY-911.

You pay nothing unless we win. But you must act now.

Attorney911 – Fighting for Marengo County Families Since 1998

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