18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys in Montgomery County: When 80,000 Pounds Changes Everything

The impact was catastrophic. One moment you’re driving along I-65 north of Montgomery, heading past the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing plant or coming back from the Civil Rights Memorial. The next, 80,000 pounds of steel and cargo are bearing down on your windshield. There was no time to react. No chance to swerve. In the span of a heartbeat, your life changed forever.

If you’ve been hurt in an 18-wheeler accident in Montgomery County, you already know this isn’t like a regular car crash. The medical bills are piling up. The trucking company’s insurance adjuster has already called—probably while you were still in the hospital—or sent a rapid-response team to the scene before the ambulance even left. They’re not checking on your health. They’re protecting themselves. And if you’re reading this, you need someone protecting you.

We are Attorney911, and for over 25 years, Ralph Manginello has been fighting for trucking accident victims across Alabama. We’ve recovered multi-million dollar settlements for families just like yours—$5 million for a construction worker’s brain injury, $3.8 million for an amputation victim, and millions more in verdicts and settlements that helped rebuild shattered lives. And right now, in Montgomery County, we’re ready to fight for you.

But the clock is already ticking. That truck’s black box data? It can be overwritten in 30 days. The driver’s logbooks? The trucking company only has to keep them for six months. Evidence disappears fast in Montgomery County 18-wheeler accidents, and the trucking company is already building their defense. Call us now at 1-888-ATTY-911 or (888) 288-9911—before critical evidence vanishes forever.

Why 18-Wheeler Accidents in Montgomery County Are Devastating

Let’s talk about the physics first, because numbers don’t lie. A fully loaded tractor-trailer weighs up to 80,000 pounds under federal law. Your average sedan? About 4,000 pounds. That truck rolling down I-65 past Montgomery has twenty times the mass of your vehicle. When that weight hits you at highway speed—whether it’s on the congested stretches near downtown Montgomery, the industrial corridors around the Hyundai plant, or the long rural stretches of I-85 heading toward Tuskegee—the forces involved aren’t just dangerous. They’re often unsurvivable.

Here in Montgomery County, we’re at the crossroads of Alabama’s busiest freight corridors. Interstate 65 cuts right through the heart of our county, carrying everything from automotive parts for the Hyundai plant to agricultural goods from the Black Prairie region. I-85 connects us to Atlanta and the Eastern Seaboard. US-80, the historic Dixie Overland Highway, still carries significant truck traffic. Where you find heavy freight, you find heavy dangers.

A truck traveling at 65 miles per hour needs roughly 525 feet to come to a complete stop—that’s nearly two football fields. A car needs 300 feet. That 225-foot difference is the difference between a near-miss and a funeral. When a truck driver is fatigued, distracted, or pushing past federal hours-of-service limits on Montgomery County’s highways, they literally cannot stop in time to prevent tragedy.

And here’s what makes this even more critical for Montgomery County residents: Alabama is a contributory negligence state. That means if you’re found even 1% at fault for the accident—just one percent—you cannot recover any damages. The trucking companies know this. Their insurance adjusters are trained to find that 1%, to argue you were speeding, or didn’t signal, or could have avoided the collision. That’s why having an experienced Montgomery County trucking accident attorney matters from day one. We know their tactics because our own associate attorney, Lupe Peña, used to work for insurance companies defending these exact claims. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for you.

Federal Trucking Regulations: The Rules They Broke

Every commercial truck operating in Montgomery County is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations—codified in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These aren’t just technicalities. They’re safety standards written in blood, often after catastrophic failures caused deaths on highways just like ours.

When we investigate your Montgomery County trucking accident, we’re looking for violations of these specific regulations:

49 CFR Part 390-393: General Safety and Equipment Standards
These sections establish who must comply with federal regulations and set standards for vehicle equipment. Under 49 CFR § 393.48, brake systems must be properly maintained. 49 CFR § 393.100-136 governs cargo securement—if improperly tiedown loads caused your accident, that’s a federal violation.

49 CFR Part 391: Driver Qualification Standards
Before a driver can even get behind the wheel of a commercial truck, they must pass rigorous federal standards. 49 CFR § 391.11 requires drivers to be at least 21 years old for interstate commerce, physically qualified under DOT standards, and able to read and speak English sufficiently to communicate with the public. 49 CFR § 391.51 mandates that trucking companies maintain a Driver Qualification (DQ) File containing the driver’s application, medical certification, driving record, and previous employer verification.

We subpoena these files in every Montgomery County trucking case. If the company hired a driver with a history of DUIs, failed drug tests, or license suspensions, that’s negligent hiring under Alabama law—and it can trigger punitive damages.

49 CFR Part 392: Driving Rules
49 CFR § 392.3 prohibits operating a commercial vehicle while impaired by fatigue, illness, or any other cause that makes driving unsafe. 49 CFR § 392.11 requires trucks to maintain reasonable following distances—you’ve seen them tailgating on I-65. That’s a violation. 49 CFR § 392.82 bans hand-held mobile phone use while driving. If the driver was texting when they hit you, that’s automatic negligence.

49 CFR Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS)
This is where we find the violations that cause most Montgomery County fatigue-related accidents. Under 49 CFR § 395.3, property-carrying drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty. They can’t drive beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty. They must take a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving. And they can’t exceed 60 hours on duty in 7 days, or 70 hours in 8 days.

Since December 18, 2017, 49 CFR § 395.8 mandates Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that automatically record driving time. These devices are gold in our cases—they prove whether the driver was legally on the road or falsifying paper logs to meet impossible delivery deadlines.

49 CFR Part 396: Inspection and Maintenance
49 CFR § 396.3 requires trucking companies to systematically inspect, repair, and maintain their vehicles. 49 CFR § 396.11 mandates daily post-trip inspection reports. 49 CFR § 396.17 requires annual comprehensive inspections.

Brake problems contribute to roughly 29% of large truck crashes. If that truck that hit you on Montgomery Highway had worn brakes, faulty lights, or bald tires, the company violated federal law—and we can use that to prove negligence.

Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents We Handle in Montgomery County

Not all trucking accidents are the same. Each type involves different physics, different liable parties, and different strategies for proving fault. Here in Montgomery County, with our mix of urban traffic downtown, suburban sprawl toward Prattville and Wetumpka, and heavy industrial traffic around the Hyundai plant and various distribution centers, we see distinct patterns.

Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife occurs when the truck’s cab and trailer fold at an angle—like a pocket knife—often sweeping across multiple lanes. On I-65 during rush hour, or on the tight curves of the Millbrook exchange, a jackknifed trailer creates a wall of steel that innocent drivers simply cannot avoid.

These accidents typically happen when a driver brakes too hard on wet pavement, their trailer is empty or lightly loaded (making it more prone to swing), or they’re traveling too fast for conditions. Under 49 CFR § 393.48, brake system malfunctions can cause jackknifing. So can improper cargo distribution under 49 CFR § 393.100.

The injuries from jackknife accidents in Montgomery County are often catastrophic. Vehicles get crushed between the cab and trailer, or pushed into other lanes where secondary collisions occur. We’ve seen traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and multiple fatalities from these crashes.

Underride Collisions

Perhaps the most horrifying type of trucking accident is the underride—when your vehicle slides underneath the trailer, often shearing off the passenger compartment at roof level. This happens when trucks stop suddenly on Montgomery’s busy thoroughfares like Zelda Road or Eastern Boulevard, or when they make wide turns without proper underride guards.

Under 49 CFR § 393.86, trailers manufactured after January 26, 1998, must have rear impact guards rated to withstand 30 mph impacts. But many older trailers still operate on Montgomery County roads, and there’s no federal requirement for side underride guards despite hundreds of deaths annually.

If you’ve lost a loved one in an underride collision in Montgomery County, we’ve likely seen the autopsy results or accident reconstruction reports. These cases demand immediate preservation of the trailer itself for guard analysis, and often involve claims against both the trucking company and the trailer manufacturer.

Rollover Accidents

Montgomery County isn’t mountainous, but we have elevation changes on I-65 near the River Region, and plenty of winding rural roads where agricultural trucks operate. When a truck rolls over—often due to speed on curves, improperly secured liquid cargo sloshing and shifting the center of gravity, or overcorrection after a tire blowout—the result is devastating.

The 49 CFR § 393.100 cargo securement rules require loads to withstand 0.8g deceleration forward, 0.5g rearward, 0.5g laterally, and downforce equivalent to 20% of cargo weight. When loading companies violate these standards—common with agricultural haulers rushing during harvest season in Montgomery County—rollover risk increases exponentially.

Rollover accidents often involve fuel spills and fires. If hazardous materials are involved, the $5 million federal insurance minimum applies, and cleanup costs can be astronomical.

Rear-End Collisions

A loaded 18-wheeler needs 525 feet to stop from 65 mph. When truck drivers follow too closely on I-65, or they’re distracted by their Qualcomm communication devices, or their brakes have been poorly maintained under 49 CFR § 396.3, they rear-end passenger vehicles with lethal force.

Under 49 CFR § 392.11, following too closely is a federal violation. So is 49 CFR § 392.82 mobile phone use. We subpoena cell phone records and ELD data to prove distraction or fatigue in these cases.

Rear-end truck accidents in Montgomery County often result in catastrophic neck injuries, traumatic brain injuries from whiplash forces, and deaths. The simple physics of an 80,000-pound vehicle hitting a 4,000-pound car at highway speed means the car often gets pushed into other vehicles or off the road entirely.

Wide Turn and “Squeeze Play” Accidents

Downtown Montgomery’s tight intersections, or the commercial corridors along Atlanta Highway and Troy Highway, force trucks to make wide right turns. The driver swings left first, creating a gap that tempts other drivers to sneak through. Then the truck comes back right, crushing the vehicle in the “squeeze play.”

These accidents often involve claims of improper signaling under state law, but also 49 CFR § 392.2 violations for unsafe lane usage. Blind spot accidents—where the driver simply doesn’t see the car in their massive right-side no-zone—violate 49 CFR § 393.80 regarding mirror requirements.

Tire Blowouts and Brake Failures

Heat, speed, and poor maintenance create deadly combinations on Montgomery County roads. Tire blowouts cause drivers to lose control, often leading to jackknifes or rollovers. 49 CFR § 393.75 mandates minimum tread depths—4/32″ on steer tires, 2/32″ on others—and prohibits retreads on steering axles.

Brake failures are even more common. Under 49 CFR § 396.3, trucking companies must maintain brake systems. When they defer maintenance to save money—common with fly-by-night carriers operating on tight margins—brake failures cause unstoppable trucks careening down I-65 toward the river bridges.

Cargo Spills and Hazmat Accidents

Montgomery County sees significant agricultural freight—cotton, peanuts, soybeans—and industrial cargo from the Hyundai plant and surrounding distribution centers. When cargo isn’t properly secured under 49 CFR § 393.100-136, it spills onto the highway, creating obstacles that cause multi-car pileups.

Hazardous materials—chemicals, fuel, industrial waste—require $5 million in insurance coverage under federal law. These spills can require evacuation of entire neighborhoods, as we’ve seen in similar incidents across Alabama. The liability extends to the shipper, the carrier, and the loading company if improper securement caused the spill.

Who Can Be Held Liable in Your Montgomery County Trucking Accident

Most people think you just sue the truck driver. That’s usually the worst strategy. Trucking accidents involve complex webs of liability, and in Alabama’s contributory negligence system, identifying every possible defendant is crucial to maximizing your recovery.

Here are the ten potentially liable parties we investigate in every Montgomery County trucking case:

1. The Truck Driver
Obviously, if the driver was speeding, texting, fatigued beyond federal limits, or under the influence, they’re personally liable. We look for 49 CFR § 392.3 violations (impaired driving), 49 CFR § 392.82 (phone use), and 49 CFR § 395 (hours of service violations). We also check their Commercial Driver’s License status and medical certification under 49 CFR § 391.45.

2. The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier)
Under Alabama’s doctrine of respondeat superior—”let the master answer”—employers are liable for their employees’ negligence committed within the scope of employment. But we also pursue direct negligence claims: negligent hiring (did they check the driver’s record?), negligent training (did they teach safe driving for Montgomery County’s specific hazards?), negligent supervision (did they monitor ELD compliance?), and negligent maintenance (did they defer brake repairs?).

3. The Cargo Owner/Shipper
The company that loaded that Hyundai part or agricultural shipment may have demanded impossible delivery schedules that forced the driver to violate hours-of-service regulations. Under 49 CFR § 390.13, no motor carrier shall schedule a run that would require speeding or unsafe operation to complete on time.

4. The Loading Company
Third-party warehouses and loading docks often secure cargo. If they failed to use proper tiedowns under 49 CFR § 393.102—which requires cargo securement systems to withstand 0.8g forward deceleration—they may be liable for rollovers or spills.

5. Truck and Trailer Manufacturers
If defective brakes, steering systems, or fuel tank placements contributed to the accident, we pursue product liability claims. This is particularly relevant for underride guard failures—while 49 CFR § 393.86 mandates rear guards, many trailers have inadequate protection.

6. Parts Manufacturers
Defective tires, brake components, or coupling devices can cause catastrophic failures. We preserve failed parts for expert metallurgical analysis and check recall databases.

7. Maintenance Companies
Many trucking companies outsource maintenance to third-party shops. When mechanics negligently adjust brakes, install wrong parts, or sign off on unsafe vehicles, they share liability under 49 CFR § 396 standards.

8. Freight Brokers
Brokers who arrange transportation between shippers and carriers may be liable for negligent selection—hiring carriers with poor safety records or inadequate insurance. We check the broker’s due diligence in vetting the carrier.

9. The Truck Owner (If Different from Carrier)
In owner-operator situations, the person who owns the truck may be liable for negligent entrustment if they allowed an unqualified driver to operate their equipment.

10. Government Entities
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) or Montgomery County may bear liability for dangerous road design, inadequate signage on I-65 construction zones, or failure to maintain safe road surfaces. However, sovereign immunity limits government liability in Alabama, and strict notice requirements apply—typically within six months.

The key is this: more defendants means more insurance coverage. While the federal minimum is $750,000 for non-hazardous freight and $5 million for hazmat, many commercial policies provide $1-5 million in coverage. By identifying all liable parties, we maximize the pool of funds available for your catastrophic injuries.

48-Hour Evidence Preservation: Why Time Kills Cases

We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: evidence disappears fast in Montgomery County trucking accidents. The trucking company isn’t waiting to hear from you. They’re already working.

Within hours of a serious accident on I-65 or US-80, trucking companies deploy rapid-response teams. These aren’t emergency responders—they’re lawyers and investigators whose sole job is to protect the company. They photograph the scene (before you can), interview witnesses (and shape their statements), and begin building a defense narrative that minimizes their driver’s fault.

But here’s what they can’t hide if we act fast:

ECM/Black Box Data: The truck’s Electronic Control Module records speed, braking, throttle position, and fault codes. Under 49 CFR § 395, ELD data shows whether the driver was legally on the road or violating hours-of-service limits. This data can be overwritten in as little as 30 days or with subsequent ignition cycles.

Driver Qualification Files: Under 49 CFR § 391.51, these files must be kept for three years after employment ends. They contain hiring records, background checks, previous employer inquiries, medical certificates, and drug test results. If the company hired a driver with a DUI history or failed to verify credentials, that’s evidence of negligent hiring.

Maintenance Records: 49 CFR § 396.3 requires systematic inspection records. Brake inspections under 49 CFR § 396.17 must be documented annually. If the truck that hit you had worn brakes that the company knew about—or should have known about—we need those records before they “disappear.”

Cell Phone Records: We subpoena the driver’s phone records to prove 49 CFR § 392.82 violations—texting or calling while driving.

Surveillance Footage: Traffic cameras on Montgomery’s busy intersections, dashcams from nearby vehicles, and security cameras from businesses along the route often capture the collision. But they overwrite typically within 7-30 days.

When you hire Attorney911, we send spoliation letters within 24 hours. These are formal legal notices demanding that the trucking company preserve all evidence—including the truck itself—under penalty of court sanctions. Once they receive our letter, destroying evidence becomes “spoliation,” which can result in:

• Adverse inference jury instructions (the jury is told to assume the destroyed evidence would have hurt the defense)
• Monetary sanctions
• Default judgments in extreme cases

Don’t wait. If you’re reading this within 48 hours of a Montgomery County trucking accident, call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately. Every hour you delay allows evidence to vanish.

Catastrophic Injuries: The Real Cost of 18-Wheeler Accidents

We don’t use the word “catastrophic” lightly. When an 80,000-pound truck hits a 4,000-pound passenger vehicle, the forces involved don’t just cause broken bones. They cause life-altering, permanently disabling injuries that require millions in lifetime care.

Here in Montgomery County, we’ve represented victims who will never work again, who need round-the-clock nursing care, and whose families have been torn apart by wrongful death.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI):
Even with airbags and seatbelts, the brain sloshes inside the skull during high-impact trucking collisions. TBIs range from mild concussions to severe diffuse axonal injuries requiring lifetime care. Symptoms include memory loss, cognitive impairment, personality changes, chronic headaches, and depression.

Our firm has recovered $1.5 million to $9.8 million for TBI victims. This money doesn’t fix the brain injury. But it provides resources for the best neurorehabilitation, covers lost earning capacity, and compensates for the loss of enjoyment of life.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis:
The impact forces in trucking accidents frequently fracture vertebrae or sever the spinal cord. Depending on the level of injury—cervical (neck), thoracic (chest), or lumbar (lower back)—victims may suffer paraplegia or quadriplegia. Lifetime care costs for a quadriplegic can exceed $25 million.

We’ve secured settlements ranging from $4.7 million to $25.8 million for spinal cord injury victims—funds that allow them to modify homes for wheelchair accessibility, purchase vans with lifts, hire in-home nursing care, and maintain dignity after catastrophic injury.

Amputations:
When the passenger compartment crumples or when crush injuries destroy limbs beyond repair, surgeons must amputate. Whether traumatic amputation at the scene or surgical amputation later, these injuries require prosthetics (costing $50,000+ each and needing replacement every few years), rehabilitation, and psychological counseling for body image trauma.

Our amputation cases have settled for $1.9 million to $8.6 million, ensuring our clients can afford the best prosthetic technology and lifelong mobility support.

Wrongful Death:
When a trucking accident in Montgomery County kills a loved one—whether on I-65, the Eastern Bypass, or rural Pike Road—the family left behind faces not just grief, but financial devastation. Alabama law allows wrongful death claims to recover damages for lost future income, loss of consortium (companionship), mental anguish, funeral expenses, and punitive damages for gross negligence.

These cases often settle in the $1.9 million to $9.5 million range, though Alabama’s strict contributory negligence rules mean we must prove the truck driver was 100% at fault.

Severe Burns:
Fuel fires and hazmat spills can cause third and fourth-degree burns requiring skin grafts, multiple surgeries, and permanent scarring. The psychological trauma of disfigurement adds to the physical pain.

Alabama’s Legal Framework: The Contributory Negligence Trap

Here’s where Montgomery County trucking accidents get legally treacherous: Alabama is one of only five jurisdictions in America that still practices contributory negligence. The others are Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

What does this mean? If you’re found even 1% at fault for the accident—even if the truck driver was 99% responsible—you recover zero. Nothing. The trucking companies and their insurance adjusters know this. They will look for any evidence that you were speeding, that you changed lanes without signaling, that you were distracted for a split second. They will argue that had you been paying closer attention, you could have avoided the collision.

This is why you cannot handle a Montgomery County trucking accident without experienced legal counsel. You need a law firm that understands:

• The 49 CFR federal regulations that govern commercial trucking
• The Alabama Code provisions regarding wrongful death and survival actions
• The case law that interprets contributory negligence in trucking contexts
• The discovery procedures to prove the truck driver was 100% at fault

At Attorney911, we understand these stakes. Ralph Manginello has been admitted to practice in Alabama’s federal courts, and we know how to prove that our Montgomery County clients bear zero responsibility for crashes caused by truck driver fatigue, equipment failures, or company negligence.

Statute of Limitations: In Alabama, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, and two years to file a wrongful death claim. However, if a government entity is involved (ALDOT, Montgomery County), you may have as little as six months to provide notice of your claim. Waiting means losing your rights.

Punitive Damages: Alabama caps punitive damages at the greater of three times compensatory damages or $500,000 (Ala. Code § 6-11-21). However, there is no cap on compensatory damages for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering in most trucking cases.

Insurance Requirements and Damages

Federal law mandates that commercial trucking companies carry significantly more insurance than passenger vehicles:

• Non-hazardous freight: $750,000 minimum
• Oil, hazardous materials, and large equipment: $1,000,000 minimum
• Hazardous materials transport: $5,000,000 minimum

Many carriers carry excess coverage well beyond these minimums. But accessing these funds requires proving liability—and in Alabama’s contributory negligence system, that means proving the truck driver (and only the truck driver) caused the crash.

We pursue economic damages (medical bills, lost wages, property damage, future care costs) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of consortium, disfigurement). In cases of gross negligence—such as knowingly hiring a driver with multiple DUIs, falsifying logbooks to hide fatigue, or intentionally destroying evidence—we pursue punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter future misconduct.

Recent “nuclear verdicts” across the country—like the $1 billion verdict in Florida and the $462 million underride case in Missouri—demonstrate that juries will hold trucking companies accountable when they put profits over safety. While every case is different, these verdicts show what happens when companies act with conscious disregard for human life.

Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery County Trucking Accidents

What should I do immediately after an 18-wheeler accident in Montgomery County?
Call 911 immediately. Seek medical attention even if you feel fine—adrenaline masks serious injuries. Photograph everything: the truck, your vehicle, the scene, your injuries, and the truck’s DOT number. Get witness contact information. Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company’s insurance adjuster. Then call Attorney911 at 1-888-ATTY-911 to protect your evidence before it disappears.

How long do I have to file a lawsuit in Alabama?
Two years from the date of the accident for personal injury. Two years for wrongful death. However, if government entities are involved (ALDOT, Montgomery County), notice requirements may be as short as six months. And remember—evidence disappears in days, not years. Call us immediately.

Who can be held liable besides the truck driver?
The trucking company, cargo owner, loading company, truck manufacturer, parts manufacturer, maintenance company, freight broker, truck owner (if different), and potentially government entities for unsafe road design. We investigate all ten potential defendants to maximize your recovery.

What if the trucking company claims I was partially at fault?
This is the contributory negligence danger. In Alabama, if they prove you were even 1% at fault, you get nothing. That’s why you need an experienced Montgomery County trucking attorney who knows how to gather evidence—ELD data, ECM downloads, witness statements—to prove the truck driver was 100% responsible.

What is a spoliation letter and why do you send it immediately?
It’s a formal legal demand that the trucking company preserve all evidence: the truck itself, black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and cell phone records. Once we send it, destroying evidence becomes “spoliation,” which courts punish severely. We send these within 24 hours of being hired.

How much are 18-wheeler accident cases worth?
It depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, and insurance coverage. Catastrophic TBI cases settle between $1.5-$9.8 million. Amputations between $1.9-$8.6 million. Wrongful death between $1.9-$9.5 million. Commercial trucks carry $750,000 to $5 million in insurance, significantly more than passenger vehicles.

Will my case go to trial?
Most settle, but we prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies know which lawyers are willing to go to court—and they pay those lawyers’ clients more. With 25+ years of trial experience, Ralph Manginello has the federal court admission and jury trial experience to take your case all the way if necessary.

How do you prove the driver was fatigued?
We download ELD data showing hours-of-service violations under 49 CFR § 395. We subpoena dispatch records showing impossible delivery schedules. We analyze the driver’s bank records to show they were paid by the mile—creating incentive to drive while exhausted.

What if the truck driver was an independent contractor, not an employee?
We still investigate the trucking company’s control over the driver, whether they carried the company’s insurance, and whether the company negligently selected an unqualified independent operator. The “independent contractor” label doesn’t always shield the company from liability.

Can I afford an attorney?
Yes. We work on contingency fee basis—you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery, typically 33.33% pre-trial or 40% if we go to trial. We also advance all costs of investigation and expert witnesses.

Hablamos Español?
Sí. Our associate attorney Lupe Peña is fluent in Spanish and provides direct representation without interpreters. Si usted o un ser querido ha sufrido un accidente con un camión de 18 ruedas en Montgomery County, llame ahora al 1-888-ATTY-911 para una consulta gratis.

Why Montgomery County Chooses Attorney911

When you’re up against a trucking company with teams of lawyers and millions in insurance, you need a firm that punches above its weight. Here’s why families across Montgomery County, from Cloverdale to Millbrook, choose Attorney911:

Ralph Manginello: 25+ Years of Trial Experience
Since 1998, Ralph has been fighting for injury victims. He’s admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas (and can handle Alabama federal cases), giving him the federal court experience crucial for interstate trucking litigation. He’s secured multi-million dollar verdicts against Fortune 500 companies, including involvement in the BP Texas City explosion litigation that resulted in over $2.1 billion in settlements.

Lupe Peña: The Insurance Defense Insider
Most law firms don’t have this advantage. Lupe used to work for national insurance defense firms—representing the very companies that are trying to pay you as little as possible. He knows their playbooks. He knows how adjusters are trained to minimize claims. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for you. When the insurance company tries their tricks, Lupe sees them coming.

Proven Results

• $5+ million for traumatic brain injury victim
• $3.8+ million for car accident amputation victim
• $2+ million for maritime back injury
• $2.5+ million for trucking accident recovery
• $10 million lawsuit currently active against University of Houston for hazing
• 50+ million recovered total for clients

Client-First Philosophy
As our client Chad Harris said: “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.” Glenda Walker told us: “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” Donald Wilcox, whose case another firm rejected, said: “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.”

We’re not a billboard factory. We’re not a settlement mill. We take cases other firms reject, and we fight for every dollar because we know this money restores dignity, provides medical care, and helps families rebuild.

24/7 Availability
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 anytime, day or night. Trucking accidents don’t wait for business hours, and neither do we.

Your Recovery Starts with One Call

Look, we know you’re dealing with a lot right now. Medical appointments. Physical therapy. The fear that you can’t return to work. The grief of losing a loved one. The stress of watching bills pile up while you’re out of work.

You shouldn’t have to fight the trucking company alone. They have lawyers. They have insurance adjusters. They have rapid-response teams.

You deserve someone in your corner who fights just as hard for you.

At Attorney911, we don’t just handle cases. We help people. We’ve been doing it for 25 years. We’ve recovered millions for families devastated by 18-wheeler accidents. And we’re ready to fight for you.

But evidence is disappearing right now. That black box data? Overwritten in 30 days. Those logbooks? Gone in six months. The witness who saw the whole thing on I-65? Their memory is fading.

Call us today at 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911).

The consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we win. And with Alabama’s contributory negligence laws, you literally cannot afford to wait.

Your fight starts now. Let’s get you the justice you deserve.

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