Alabama · Truck crash claim: what can I do?
Truck crash claim: what can I do?
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| Filing deadline | 2 years from date of accidentCode § 6-2-38 |
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Deadlines vary with the facts of each case. A lawyer can confirm yours.
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01 · Your filing deadline
What is the deadline in Alabama?
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). Under Alabama's contributory negligence doctrine, insurance companies will pursue any argument of shared fault to avoid paying claims entirely. A lawyer can confirm yours.
Source: Code § 6-2-38
Deadlines vary; a lawyer can confirm yours. An older diagnosis or a past filing window does not, by itself, establish whether you have a claim.
02 · Where cases are heard
Where would my case be heard?
Alabama is one of only five states following pure contributory negligence — if a plaintiff is even 1% at fault, they recover nothing. This harsh doctrine makes it critical to establish that the truck driver was solely responsible. Major I-20 and I-65 freight corridors carry heavy commercial volume through Birmingham, and the port of Mobile generates significant local truck traffic.
Medical facilities in Alabama
UAB Hospital — Level I Trauma Center
How this works nationally
For the overall process and updates, read the Truck crash claim: what can I do? overview. This page covers the local information available for Alabama.
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- Code § 6-2-38