On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad, India. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was headed to London when it lost altitude and struck a nearby medical college. The crash killed 260 people, including passengers, crew members, and people on the ground. More than a year later, investigators are still working to determine exactly what caused the disaster.

New Testing Adds To The Investigation

Recent simulator testing has brought new attention to the case. The testing was conducted on behalf of victims’ families and focused on the aircraft’s Ram Air Turbine (RAT), an emergency backup power system. According to reports, the results do not match parts of the timeline described in early investigative findings.

The difference may seem small, but it could help investigators better understand what happened during the airplane’s final moments. Experts believe the timing of key events may be important in determining whether technical issues played a role in the crash.

While investigators have not reached any final conclusions, the new testing shows that important questions remain unanswered.

Families Continue Searching For Answers

For many families, the wait has been difficult. Loved ones have spent more than a year looking for clear information about what happened and why. Some families have called for the release of additional information from the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder so independent experts can review the evidence.

Questions about the aircraft, its systems, and the events leading up to the crash remain under review. Families say a full understanding of the tragedy is essential for both accountability and future safety improvements.

Why The Investigation Matters

The Air India Flight 171 crash is one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years. The findings could impact future discussions about aircraft safety, maintenance practices, and industry oversight.

Major aviation investigations often lead to important safety changes. Families and safety advocates hope the final report will provide answers and help prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Beasley Allen Continues To Stand With Families

Beasley Allen continues to represent families affected by the Air India Flight 171 crash. Aviation attorney Mike Andrews and the firm’s team remain actively involved as the investigation moves forward. The firm continues to review evidence, work with experts, and advocate for transparency throughout the process.

As new information emerges, Beasley Allen remains committed to helping families pursue answers and understand what led to this devastating loss.

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These recognitions are especially meaningful because they are determined by the people who live and work throughout the River Region. We are grateful to our clients, colleagues, friends, and community members whose support made these honors possible.

Best Law Firm

Being named the River Region’s Best Law Firm reflects the trust our clients place in us when they need legal help most. For more than 45 years, Beasley Allen has represented individuals and families in complex cases involving personal injury, product liability, consumer protection, mass torts, and workplace wrongdoing.

Our attorneys and staff are committed to pursuing justice, holding wrongdoers accountable, and helping clients rebuild their lives after serious losses. This award is a reflection of that work and the relationships we have built throughout the communities we serve.

Best Locally Owned Business

As a firm founded in Alabama and headquartered in Montgomery, we are proud to be recognized as the Best Locally Owned Business.

Since our founding in 1979, Beasley Allen has remained deeply connected to the River Region through community service, charitable giving, local partnerships, and economic investment. While our work takes us across the country, our roots remain firmly planted in the communities we call home.

Greg Allen Named Finalist for Best Personal Injury Attorney

Beasley Allen Principal Greg Allen was recognized as a finalist for Best Personal Injury Attorney in the 2026 Community Choice Awards.

Throughout his career, Greg has helped individuals and families who have been seriously injured by dangerous products and corporate misconduct. His commitment to standing up for people during difficult times has earned him the trust of clients across Alabama and beyond.

This recognition reflects Greg’s dedication to helping those who need it most and his ongoing commitment to making a difference both inside and outside the courtroom.

Thank You to the River Region

The Community Choice Awards celebrate the businesses, organizations, and professionals that make a positive impact across the River Region. Winners and finalists are selected through public nominations and voting, making each recognition a reflection of the trust and support of the communities they serve.

We are honored by this recognition and grateful to everyone who voted for Beasley Allen. Our mission is simple: helping those who need it most. Whether we are advocating for injured individuals, supporting families during difficult times, or investing in the communities we call home, that commitment guides everything we do!

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The case came from a 2024 collision that took the life of a young woman who was driving to care for a family member in need.

The Accident

The crash happened when a commercial truck made an unsafe lane change and struck the victim’s vehicle. The impact caused a chain reaction that led to her death.

Evidence showed the crash could have been prevented. The case pointed to failures in basic driving safety and decision-making in the moments leading up to the collision.

She was on her way to be with her mother during a time of need. She never made it.

The Strategy

Building the case required a detailed and focused investigation. The legal team reviewed the onboard truck video, driver actions, and company safety practices to understand what went wrong.

The strategy centered on telling a clear, fact-based story—showing how the crash happened, why it should not have happened, and who was responsible. By staying grounded in the evidence, the case demonstrated that this was not an unavoidable accident, but a preventable tragedy.

Experience Matters in Trucking Cases

Trucking cases are different from other crash cases. They often involve commercial drivers, company safety policies, and large amounts of data, including onboard video and vehicle records.

Beasley Allen has extensive experience handling truck accident and wrongful death cases across the country. The firm’s attorneys understand how to investigate these crashes, uncover safety failures, and hold companies accountable.

That experience played an important role in this case—from identifying key evidence to building a clear strategy that showed what went wrong and why it mattered.

Accountability and Results

This case was about more than a crash—it was about a life. The woman was known for her faith, her service to others, and her willingness to help people in her community.

While no legal outcome can undo the loss, the settlement provides accountability and helps bring closure to the family after a devastating and preventable tragedy.

It also serves as a reminder of why safety rules matter—and the responsibility companies and drivers have to follow them. The result adds to another record-setting recovery secured by Chris Glover and Beasley Allen: a $162 million rollover settlement believed to be the largest recovery in Georgia history arising from a single automobile accident.

*This result was obtained in a non-Alabama case. Beasley Allen does not represent that the same or similar result would be obtained in other cases.

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$25 Million Trucking Settlement*

Greg Allen, LaBarron Boone, and Stephanie Monplaisir secured a $25 million trucking settlement.

For more than 45 years, the Beasley Allen Law Firm has been committed to “helping those who need it most.”

Our attorneys are highly experienced in handling complex cases in courtrooms throughout the United States. In some situations, specific details are too intimate to disclose.

We never stop working to bring our clients the justice they rightfully deserve. We can work for you, too. Contact us for a free case evaluation. You pay us nothing if we do not win for you.

*Beasley Allen does not represent that the same or similar result would be obtained in other cases.

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After parking her vehicle and walking inside a convenience store, she returned and stepped onto the sidewalk in front of her car. Without warning, the 2017 Nissan Altima suddenly moved forward, climbed over a parking barrier, and pinned her against the building. The impact caused severe and lasting injuries.

Beasley Allen attorneys Mike Andrews, Kendall Dunson, and Dana Taunton represented the woman and secured a $30 million verdict against Nissan following a product liability trial focused on defects in the vehicle. Interest on the judgment will continue to accrue at approximately $8,000 per day. The verdict is the largest ever awarded in Marlboro County, South Carolina.

A Case Focused on a Defective Vehicle

Evidence showed the vehicle, equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), failed to perform as expected. Whether the car was in park or left out of park, it sat still for over minute, eventually moving forward on its own, and crushed our client.  The defects in this vehicle were known to Nissan and were known to create a dangerous situation.

Our team presented evidence that the vehicle had a long history of issues tied to its transmission, including repeated service bulletins and known defects. Despite this, the vehicle was sold and remained in use without design changes that could have reduced or prevented the risk.

A Preventable Failure

The case highlighted Nissan’s choice not to install a key safety device which would have prevented the unintended movement of this vehicle and, additionally, how safer alternative designs were available but not used. These design choices, combined with known risks, made the vehicle unreasonably dangerous.

What happened to this customer was not the result of unusual use or misuse. It was foreseeable. The vehicle was being used in a normal and expected way at the time of the incident.

When it unexpectedly moved forward, the result was immediate and severe.

Holding Manufacturers Accountable

The jury found that the defective condition of the vehicle caused serious harm, including physical injury, emotional distress, and long-term impact on the woman’s life.

This case underscores a key issue in product liability law: manufacturers have a responsibility to design and sell vehicles that are safe for everyday use. When known defects go unaddressed, the consequences can be devastating.

Beasley Allen continues to hold manufacturers accountable and fight for people who have been harmed by dangerous and defective products.

*The amount of some verdicts may have been reduced by post-trial settlement, appeal, or remittitur. Some amounts may have been obtained by default judgment. Some verdicts and settlements were obtained in other states besides Alabama. Beasley Allen does not represent that the same or similar results would be obtained in all cases

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Thousands of claims have now been filed, making this one of the largest legal efforts involving rideshare safety.

Uber Sexual Assault Cases Enter a Key Phase

Uber sexual assault lawsuits have been coordinated in both California state court proceedings and in a federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) in California. This allows courts to handle similar cases more efficiently.

Survivors allege Uber failed to properly screen drivers, monitor unsafe behavior, and provide adequate safety protections.

Uber’s own safety data is a major focus in these cases. Court filings show more than 400,000 reports of sexual assault or misconduct connected to Uber rides over a five-year period.

Two early “bellwether” trials—test cases designed to show how juries may respond—have already resulted in verdicts for survivors.  These early outcomes suggest the litigation is entering an important stage.

Lyft Litigation Is Also Advancing

Lyft is facing similar claims in both federal and California state courts. A newly formed federal MDL is organizing lawsuits from across the country, while a coordinated case in California is moving toward trial.

The first Lyft trial is expected soon and will help show how these cases may perform before a jury. Like the Uber litigation, claims focus on alleged failures to protect passengers and warn of known risks.

How Beasley Allen Is Helping Survivors

Beasley Allen lawyers are actively handling Uber and Lyft sexual assault cases and representing survivors nationwide.

These cases often involve claims such as negligence, failure to warn, and misrepresentation tied to alleged safety failures.

Our firm understands how difficult it can be to come forward. We are committed to helping survivors explore their legal options, seek accountability, and pursue justice. Contact us today.

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Our client was a respected and wellknown member of the Hale County community whose life was centered on service to others. She dedicated her career to public service and was also a small business owner who touched countless lives through her kindness, generosity, and hard work.

Her sudden passing left a deep and lasting impact on her family, friends, and community. Through this settlement, her family chose to honor her memory by seeking accountability and bringing attention to the serious dangers posed by unsafe trucking practices on Alabama roads.

What Happened on Highway 69

As traffic slowed on Highway 69, a heavily loaded tractor-trailer could not slow down because its brakes were not properly adjusted. Unable to stop, the truck crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into our client’s vehicle, causing fatal injuries. She did nothing to contribute to the crash and had no chance to avoid it.

Investigators later confirmed the collision should never have happened. The truck was overloaded and unable to safely stop at highway speeds—conditions that made a serious trucking accident all but unavoidable.

This case underscores a critical truth about commercial truck accidents: when weight limits, braking systems, and other safety rules are ignored, tractor-trailers become dangerous and unpredictable hazards.

The $14 million settlement reflects accountability for these failures. While no resolution can undo such a loss, it reinforces the importance of trucking safety regulations and the responsibility companies have to keep unsafe vehicles off the road.

PSA for Co-Counsel: A Growing Defense Strategy in Trucking Cases

In this case, the truck driver claimed that our client’s vehicle entered his lane, causing him to swerve into oncoming traffic to avoid a crash—only for our client to suddenly return to their lane at the last moment. However, the physical evidence and multiple eyewitnesses contradicted that account.

Unfortunately, this type of explanation is becoming more common in trucking accident cases. We are seeing CDL-licensed drivers use a similar alibi to try to explain away head-on collisions, even when the evidence shows the truck was in the wrong lane.

Claims like these make independent evidence critically important. Eyewitness accounts, crash reconstruction, and physical evidence often reveal what truly happened—especially in serious crashes where victims may not be able to speak for themselves.

Numerous eyewitnesses helped disprove the driver’s version of events in this case. But not every case has that advantage. When a truck driver is the only surviving witness, uncovering the truth can become far more difficult.

Our Experience With Trucking Accident Cases

Beasley Allen Law Firm has decades of experience representing families harmed by tractor-trailer crashes and commercial vehicle accidents. These cases are complex and often involve serious injuries or loss of life.

Truck accident cases require thorough investigation, knowledge of federal and state trucking regulations, and the resources to take on companies responsible for putting unsafe vehicles on the road. Beasley Allen has handled numerous trucking and transportation cases involving overloaded trucks, brake failures, and other preventable safety violations.

The firm is committed to helping families understand their rights, uncover what went wrong, and hold responsible parties accountable when trucking safety rules are ignored.

*Beasley Allen does not represent that the same or similar result would be obtained in other cases.

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Beasley Allen’s 2026 Mid-South Super Lawyers include:

• Greg Allen
• Ben Baker
• Andy Birchfield
• LaBarron Boone
• Mike Crow
• Kendall Dunson
• Lance Gould
• Rhon Jones
• Dee Miles
• Leigh O’Dell
• Cole Portis
• Roger Smith
• Gibson Vance
• Joseph VanZandt**
• Frank Woodson

**New to the list

In addition, 19 attorneys were included on the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list, which recognizes the top up-and-coming attorneys 40 years old or younger who have been practicing for 10 years or less.

Beasley Allen’s 2026 Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars are:

• Evan Allen
• Ryan Beattie
• David Diab
• Ryan Duplechin
• Paul Evans
• Sydney Everett**
• Jessi Haynes
• Tyner Helms
• Warner Hornsby
• Gavin King
• Aigner Kolom
• Ryan Kral
• Dylan Martin
• Tucker Osborne
• Mary Cam Raybon**
• Clinton Richardson
• Davis Vaughn
• Elizabeth Walden
• Mitch Williams

**New to the list

About Super Lawyers

The Super Lawyers lists are published in Super Lawyers Magazines, a Thomson Reuters business, and leading city and regional magazines across the country. The Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information, go to superlawyers.com.

Work With Us

At Beasley Allen, we’re proud to have built lasting partnerships with referring and co-counsel attorneys across the country. These relationships are grounded in mutual respect, shared values, and a commitment to achieving justice for those who need it most. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate on cases involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and corporate misconduct. Our team brings decades of experience, a proven track record, and the resources necessary to take on even the most powerful defendants. Together, we’ve helped secure meaningful outcomes for clients while driving real change in public safety and corporate accountability.

When you refer a case to Beasley Allen, you can trust that your client will be treated with compassion, professionalism, and the highest level of legal representation. We’re here to support your efforts and help you achieve the best possible result-because when we work together, we make a greater impact.

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The decision keeps in place a $6 million verdict—one of the first in the country to hold social media companies accountable for how their platforms are built, not just what users post.

A Major Milestone in Social Media Litigation

This case is part of a growing wave of lawsuits filed by families, school systems, and individuals across the country. At the center of many of these cases is a common concern: whether social media platforms are designed in ways that can harm children and teens.

Beasley Allen has played an active role in this litigation. Firm attorneys were part of the trial team in this coordinated California proceeding, helping prepare the case and present evidence involving platform design and its impact on young users.

This trial was selected as a “bellwether,” meaning it helps shape how thousands of similar cases may move forward nationwide.

A Case Focused on Design — Not Content

Unlike many past lawsuits, this case was not about harmful posts or videos. Instead, it focused on the way platforms like Instagram and YouTube are designed.

The plaintiff said she became addicted to these apps as a child. She pointed to features like:

• Infinite scroll
• Autoplay videos
• Push notifications

Her legal team argued these features were built to keep users engaged for long periods, especially younger users.

The jury agreed and found that the platforms’ design played a major role in her mental health struggles.

Judge Rejects Meta and Google’s Attempts to Overturn Verdict

After the trial, Meta and Google asked the court to set aside the verdict or grant a new trial. The judge denied those requests.

The companies argued that they were protected under Section 230, a law that often shields tech companies from liability tied to user content. But the court ruled that the claims in this case focused on design decisions—not content—and could move forward.

The judge also rejected free speech arguments and confirmed that the jury had been properly instructed not to base its decision on user content.

Why This Verdict Matters

This case signals a shift in how courts are looking at social media platforms. For years, companies leaned on legal protections like Section 230 to avoid responsibility. Now, courts are allowing claims to move forward when they focus on how these platforms are designed—not just the content they host.

That change could shape thousands of cases already filed across the country and influence how future claims are handled.

Beasley Allen attorneys have been at the center of this fight. Their work in this bellwether trial reflects a broader effort to hold companies accountable when product design puts consumers—especially children—at risk. The firm continues to advocate for families who say these platforms caused real harm.

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On June 12, 2025, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India. The plane struck a nearby medical college, killing 260 people, including passengers, crew, and people on the ground. The crash happened less than a minute after takeoff and remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent years.

Investigators recovered key evidence, including the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. These systems continue to be analyzed as authorities work toward a final determination.

New Questions About Possible Technical Issues

Legal teams for many families have raised concerns about how the investigation is being handled and how information is being shared after the crash.

Attorneys involved in the case, including Beasley Allen’s Mike Andrews, have pointed to possible technical issues with the aircraft. This differs from early reports that focused on pilot actions.

Key areas of concern include:

• Whether the plane’s ram air turbine (RAT)—a backup power system—turned on earlier than expected
• Simulator testing showing the takeoff may have been longer or slower than normal
• Signs of reduced engine power or brake drag, which could point to larger system problems

Experts are also looking more closely at the RAT system itself, including how quickly it could begin supplying power. The timing of when it activated may be key to understanding what happened just before the crash.

Families Still Searching for Answers

While the investigation continues, families impacted by the Air India Flight 171 crash are still waiting for clear, reliable answers.

Many have spoken out about the need for greater transparency and more timely communication. In particular, families have called for:

• Access to cockpit voice recordings and flight data
• Clear updates from investigators about what is known—and what is not
• A more consistent flow of information as the investigation unfolds

Others say the slow pace of updates has made an already painful situation even harder, leaving them in prolonged uncertainty.

Why the Air India Flight 171 Investigation Matters

The Air India Flight 171 crash has raised bigger concerns about flight safety. These include how planes are built, how they are maintained, and how they are regulated.

A full and open investigation is critical—not only for the families, but also to improve safety and help prevent similar crashes in the future.

Beasley Allen continues to represent families affected by the crash, working with other law firms in different parts of the world.

The firm’s aviation team is still actively involved. They are reviewing evidence, working with investigators, and pushing for transparency throughout the process.

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