Personal Injury Lawyer Alabama

What should I do when I'm in an auto accident?

• First, make sure everyone is all right.
• Don't say it was your fault. Your insurance company may not pay if you do.
• Call the police.
• Tell the officer who investigates what happened.

When do I have to report an accident?

• If anyone is killed or hurt in the accident, or
• If there is more than $250 in damage

How do I report?

• Send an accident report (Form SR-13) to the Alabama Department of Public Safety.
• Do it within 30 days after the accident.
• You can get the form from the local police, the sheriff or the local state trooper's office.
• You can also get the form SR-13 online.
• To help you fill in the form, get a copy of the investigating officer's accident report.

How do I get a copy of the accident report?

• For a fee, you can get a copy from the office that investigated your accident, or
• Mail your completed form and a $15 money order (not a check) to:

Department of public Safety                                                                         

Crash Reports                                                                                     

P.O. Box1471                                                                                       

Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1471

• Be sure to include the other driver's full name, driver's license number (if you get it), the date of the accident and the county where the accident happened.

Who else do I have to call?

• Report the accident to your insurance company right away.

           What happens if the accident was the other driver's fault?

• If you have collision coverage, your insurance company usually pays (up to policy limits) for your repairs. If you have personal injury or uninsured motorist coverage, your insurance company usually pays (up to policy limits) for your medical bills.
• If your insurance company pays, it will try to collect from the other driver. Do what your insurance agent tells you.
• If the other driver has insurance, that insurance company may agree you were not at fault. If so, it will pay for your repairs or pay back your insurance company.
• If the other driver has no insurance, and your insurance company does not pay for all your losses, you have to try and get the other driver to pay.
• If you had major damage or got hurt, you may want to call a private lawyer. Many private lawyers will represent you on a "contingent fee" basis if they believe the other driver caused the accident. This means the lawyer would keep a large part of any money you get, but would get no fee if you do not win. Legal Services cannot represent you on such a fee-generating case.
• If your damages are small, you may be able to work out a deal with the other driver or his insurance company.
• If you can't agree, and the other driver was not insured, you can write to the Department of Public Safety. Ask them to suspend the other driver's license and vehicle registration. Send this request to:

          Alabama Department of Public Safety                                                        

          Safety Responsibility Unit                                                         

          P.O. Box 1471                                                                            

          Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1471

• This might get the other driver to settle.
• If you cannot settle, you can file a suit in Small Claims Court, by yourself without a lawyer, for up to $3,000. You must file within two years of the date of the accident.

     What happens if the accident was my fault?

• Your insurance company should pay (within policy limits) for any damage you caused.
• Your insurance company should pay for a lawyer for you if you are sued.
• Avoid making statements to the other driver or his insurance company.
• Only agree to a settlement if you think the amount of damages is right, and you are sure you can afford the monthly payments.
• See a lawyer right away if you get a notice that your driver's license is being suspended, or if you get court papers saying you are being sued.
• If you cannot afford to pay a lawyer, call your local Legal Services  office to see if they can help you.
• If you have questions about an offer by the other driver, call a lawyer for advice.

Personal Injury Lawyer Alabama 

• Wettermark & Keith, LLC - Personal Injury Law firm

Here at Wettermark & Keith, LLC., no case is too big and no case is too small for our expert accident injury lawyers to pursue. These top attorneys represent each and every client with the utmost respect, compassion, and employ the thorough legal expertise needed to make their case a success. They realize that this is likely a difficulty situation for you and possibly your family and are here for you.

2101 Highland Avenue South, Sixth Floor

Birmingham, AL 35205

205.933.9500

www.wkfirm.com/car-accident 

• Norris - Injury Accident Lawyers - Car Accident Attorney  

The Alabama auto accident attorneys at Norris Injury Lawyers are focused on results. They understand that you can’t focus on healing until you have the compensation you need to move forward. They have helped thousands of victims get the settlement they deserve and we can help you. If you want real money, get the lawyers with real experience. They deliver the results you deserve.

Norris Injury Lawyers, P.C.
10 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: (205) 870-8000
Fax: (205) 870-8516

www.norrisinjurylawyers.com

• Jonathan W. Gathings & Associates - car accident attorneys 

The Birmingham car accident attorneys at Jonathan W. Gathings & Associates are dedicated to helping car accident victims and their families pursue the compensation they need to deal with medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damage; if you or a loved one was injured in a car accident, call them for your free consultation with one of these experienced lawyers.

In their years of experience as Alabama car accident lawyers they’ve seen firsthand how severe the consequences of negligence can be. The physical toll of a car accident is often matched only by the financial and psychological devastation involved.

3288 Morgan Drive
, Suite 112
Birmingham, AL 35216

(205) 545-7475

 www.jonathanwgathings.com

• Farris, Riley & Pitt attorneys -  car accident attorneys

At Farris, Riley & Pitt, these Alabama car accident attorneys work closely with their clients to take action as quickly as possible after an auto accident. Early intervention is effective to capture and preserve invaluable evidence which is essential to reaching a just settlement or litigating a case at trial. This law firm maintains an extensive network of:

Accident reconstruction experts
Investigators
Biomechanical engineers
Highway design engineers
Traffic control engineers
Human factors experts.
These experts help provide Farris, Riley & Pitt attorneys with invaluable insights that are vital to their clients’ cases.

The Financial Center
505 20th Street North, Suite 1700
Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 324-1212
Fax: (205) 324-1255
Toll Free: 1-888-580-5176
24 Hour Lawyer Assistance: 1-888-937-7534

www.frplegal.com