Understanding Alabama Accident Law

When you suffer an injury, you may not be thinking about getting compensation for your emotional, physical, and economic damages.  You are in pain, with medical expenses building up, and you do not know if you will ever recover.

In your time of need, the Lucado Law Firm is here to help you.  Our compassionate attorneys in Birmingham offer advice about complicated Alabama accident laws and we guide you through every step of the settlement and litigation process.  We do this and more in order to offer our clients the very best representation we can provide.

Things to know about accident law in Birmingham

What you do immediately following an accident injury is vitally important.  First, make sure you seek medical attention and begin the healing process.  But if another party may be responsible for your injuries, there are things you need to know.  While you are in pain and receiving medical treatment, the insurance companies and negligent parties are building their case.

By taking the following precautions as soon as possible after your accident, you can combat the defense the responsible parties are building while you recuperate:

• Do not make any statements to negligent parties or insurance representatives without speaking to an accident law firm in Alabama
• Photograph the accident scene, damaged property, and your injuries if possible
• Write down how the injury occurred
• Write down contact information for witnesses, police officers, and insurance adjusters, and as well as the names and addresses of other parties

Alabama accident laws about negligence and proving fault

Usually, you must prove that the person who caused your injury was negligent.  This means he or she owed you a duty of care, failed to be reasonably careful, and your injury resulted from their lack of care.  You must also suffer damages, either economical, non-economical, or both.

Alabama accident law follows a contributory negligence rule.  This means, if you are careless and contributed to your injury, the law bars you from recovering damages.  You must be very careful.  If the insurance company proves you were the least bit negligent, you cannot receive compensation.

In Birmingham, accident laws allow you to collect compensation from each person responsible for your injury.  The joint and several liability rules make every negligent party liable for your damages, including:

Get results using accident laws in Birmingham

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