Alabama Car Accident Lawyer

Have you been seriously hurt in a car crash in Alabama? You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, and more. An experienced car accident lawyer can help you hold the negligent driver accountable for the harm and losses you have suffered.

For over 70 years, Lattof & Lattof, P.C. has represented motor vehicle accident victims in seeking the full compensation they deserve. Our family-run law firm will put our reputation and decades of experience to work for you. Contact our law office in Mobile, Alabama, to schedule your free consultation to find out how we can help.

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How Lattof & Lattof, P.C. Can Help You After a Car Accident

If you have been injured in a car accident anywhere in the state of Alabama, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer who will give you the legal representation and support you deserve. Do not allow the insurance company to undervalue your claim, bully you into taking an inadequate settlement, or blame you for your crash. Lattof & Lattof, P.C. is here to help you.

For over 70 years, personal injury lawyers from our firm have worked hard to help victims of car accidents in Alabama. Our Top 100 National Trial Lawyers have successfully represented over 10,000 injury victims against well-funded insurance companies. We have recovered tens of millions for our clients and will fight to give you the same quality legal representation.

If you’ve been injured in a car accident anywhere in Alabama, choose Lattof & Lattof, P.C. to help, and we will:

Give you the legal advice and guidance you need
Investigate the accident to gather evidence and prove causation
Accurately value the extent of your damages to fight for fair compensation
Handle all communications and administrative tasks
Negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf
Take your case before a jury if the insurance company does not treat you fairly

You do not have to go up against the insurance company or fight the court system alone alone. Contact our law office to schedule your free case review with an Alabama car accident lawyer who cares about you and can help you protect your rights.

How Common Are Car Accidents in Alabama?

Car accidents are the top three leading causes of accidental death in the United States. Traffic crashes are also a leading cause of catastrophic injuries like spinal cord injuries.

In 2018, there were almost 160,000 car crashes in Alabama alone. These accidents resulted in over 47,400 injuries and 953 deaths. The typical Alabama driver has a 1 in 3 chance of being involved in a fatal or injury accident over their life.

About 77% of crashes in Alabama happen in urban areas like Mobile, but 60% of fatalities occur in rural areas. Nearly 56% of people killed in a crash in Alabama were not wearing a seat belt.

Among all fatal traffic accidents, almost 52% involved passenger cars while 39% involved pickup trucks and SUVs. Every year for the last five years, Alabama has had a crash fatality rate above the national average.

What Is My Car Accident Case Worth?

All accident claims are unique. There is no calculator that can estimate your case’s value as it requires a thorough investigation into the circumstances, evidence, and damages.

At Lattof & Lattof, P.C., we will begin by calculating the value of your economic losses like medical expenses and lost wages. These damages will be used as a base to value your non-economic losses like pain and suffering.

Important factors that influence the value of your claim include:

The type and severity of your injuries
Whether your injuries have left you with disfigurement, loss of limb, or long-lasting and painful injuries
Whether you are able to return to work and fully recover or will be left with impairment or disability
Whether you need ongoing medical care
The amount of insurance coverage available

Call Lattof & Lattof, P.C. today for a free case review with an Alabama car crash lawyer. We will discuss what your case may be worth based on your unique circumstances.

What Kind of Damages Are Available to Car Accident Victims in Alabama?

If you are successful in proving the other driver was negligent and caused your injuries, you are entitled to seek compensation for your damages.

These damages include economic damages and non-economic damages.

You may seek money for:

Medical expenses related to your accident, including reasonable future medical bills
Loss of income, including future lost earnings
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement
Mental anguish and emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life

In extreme cases, you may be entitled to punitive damages awarded by a jury if the negligence of the other driver is so reckless or unreasonable that they need to be punished as a deterrent against future bad conduct.

Can I Recover Compensation if I’m Being Blamed for a Car Accident in Alabama?

If you are being blamed for your crash, it’s vital to seek experienced legal counsel as soon as possible. Alabama is one of the few remaining states what still adheres to the legal doctrine known as contributory negligence in accident cases. Under this rule, you will be barred from recovering any damages if you are found even 1% to blame for your crash – even if the other driver is 99% at fault in causing the accident. As a routine matter, the first thing that the other driver’s insurance company does is try to place some blame on you so that they can avoid paying anything. These are the kinds of fights for which you need an experienced car accident lawyer, one who knows the law and how to defeat the contributory negligence issue by proving that you were not even 1% at fault or that one of the legal exceptions to that doctrine. Such exceptions might include proving that the other driver was guilty of “wanton behavior” (intentional behavior or extreme gross negligence). Someone driving drunk or under the influence of drugs or alcohol would be guilty of “wanton behavior”, as would someone who is engaged in excessively high speed, or racing, or running red lights, or aggressively tailgating. It takes a car accident lawyer well-experienced in navigating these issues to help you protect your rights and prove your entitlement to just compensation.

We’ll Fight for Compensation for All of Your Car Accident Injuries

Lattof & Lattof, P.C. is committed to pursuing the full compensation you deserve for the serious injuries you sustained. We understand just how devastating a motor vehicle accident can be and the effect your injuries may have on the rest of your life if you’re severely injured.

Our Alabama car accident lawyers represent victims who have sustained all types of injuries injuries, including:

Your injuries may have left you with medical bills and lost earnings, as well as significant pain, impairment, and psychological effects. While money cannot erase the harm you have suffered, it can help with the financial burden of your injuries. Lattof & Lattof, P.C., will give you the tireless legal representation you deserve to hold the responsible party accountable.

What Causes Most Car Accidents in Alabama?

Ahe following were the most common events involved in Alabama accidents:

Collision with another vehicle (72% of crashes, 428 deaths)
Hit a fixed object (11% of crashes, 273 deaths)
Hit a pedestrian (0.4% of crashes, 53 deaths)
Overturning accident (0.9% of crashes, 43 deaths)

About 94% of car accidents are caused by human error and negligence. Multiple factors can contribute to an accident, and more than one party may be at fault.

However, police determined the following to be primary causes of Alabama car accidents:

Failure to yield the right of way: 23,800 accidents, 96 fatalities
Tailgating: 22,500 accidents, 4 fatalities
Misjudging stopping distance: 13,800 accidents, 5 fatalities
Improper lane use or lane change: 13,500 accidents, 58 fatalities
Did not see a vehicle, object, or person: 10,700 accidents, 33 fatalities
Speeding: 8,900 accidents, 139 fatalities
Swerving to avoid an object or vehicle: 7,500 accidents, 30 fatalities
Failure to obey a signal or sign: 6,100 accidents, 24 fatalities
Drunk driving: 4,100 accidents, 89 fatalities
Running off the road: 3,700 accidents, 68 fatalities
Fatigued driving: 2,800 accidents, 21 fatalities

Lattof & Lattof, P.C. will conduct a thorough investigation into your accident. We will begin building your case by first determining how your accident happened and which factors contributed to the crash. This will be used to determine who can be held liable for the damages you sustained.

How Do I Prove Negligence After a Car Accident in Alabama?

Your Alabama car accident lawyer will help you build a strong negligence claim based on evidence.

After investigating your accident and determining who is likely at fault, we will gather and interpret evidence, such as:

Police reports
Any citations or arrests connected to your accident
Witness statements
Cell phone records of distracted drivers
Medical records
Video and photographs of the accident scene and vehicle damage
Dash cam and traffic camera footage

We may work with specialists like accident reconstruction experts to help us interpret this evidence and provide expert testimony in your case. We will not rest in building the strongest case possible against the negligent driver who caused your car wreck.

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident in Alabama?

The statute of limitations in Alabama for personal injury lawsuits is just two (2) years. This same statute of limitations applies to wrongful death claims after fatal accidents. Your car accident injury lawsuit must be filed before this deadline expires, or you will lose your legal right to recover compensation.

Contact an Alabama Car Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

After a serious car crash, the last thing you should face is an uphill battle with an insurance company for the compensation you need. Lattof & Lattof, P.C. will take over the fight on your behalf.

Contact our law firm in Mobile, Alabama, to schedule a free case review with an Alabama car accident lawyer. We will fight for you. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you never face attorney’s fees unless we win your case.