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Last reviewed against primary sources: June 12, 2026
Statute of Limitations
Alabama has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims including truck accidents (Code § 6-2-38). Wrongful death claims must also be filed within 2 years (Code § 6-5-410). Alabama's contributory negligence doctrine makes early legal consultation especially critical — insurance companies will aggressively pursue any argument of shared fault to avoid paying claims entirely.
2 years from date of accident
Exposure in Alabama
Source: Alabama ALEA Commercial Vehicle Data 2024
Source: NHTSA FARS 2024
Source: Insurance industry data