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Cost of Legal Services
Q: "Will I have to advance any
money?"
A: As with other personal injury
attorneys in Alabama, we charge a
contingency fee. This means that you
don't pay us until and unless we
obtain a recovery for you.
Additionally, we front all the court
costs, filing fees, expert services,
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Insurance Coverage
Q: "The driver who hit me did
not have automobile liability
coverage as required by Alabama law.
Does this mean I will be unable to
obtain compensation?"
A: Not necessarily. Almost every
policy of insurance contains
underinsured/uninsured coverage.
This means that you probably have
underinsured coverage under your
auto policy, which can provide
compensation for your injuries.
Also, if the other driver was
working for someone or was in the
scope of his employment, that
employer's insurance company would
be responsible for compensating you. |
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Work Accidents
Q: "I was injured on the job due
to the negligence of an employee of
another company. Workers comp is
paying my bills. Am I limited only
to what I can get under Alabama's
workers compensation law?
A: No. You may also pursue a
"third-party claim" against the
employee and his employer to obtain
what worker's comp will not provide. |
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Settlements vs. "Going to Court"
Q: "I am scared to death of
going to Court. What are the chances
my case will settle?"
A: While we are trial attorneys and
frequently go to court, the fact
remains that 95% of all personal
injury claims result in settlement.
If you have a strong case, the odds
are that the insurance company for the other
party will want to settle. |
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Medical Bills
Q: "Some or all of my medical
bills are unpaid. How can I stop the
annoying creditors while my case is
pending?"
A: Oftentimes the healthcare
providers will accept a letter of
protection from us. This agreement
basically states that we will pay
them when your case is settled or
tried to a jury. |
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"What is my Case Worth?"
Once you are done treating with
your physician and have reached
maximum medical improvement (MMI),
we will obtain your medical records
and seek a deposition or narrative
from your physician to substantiate
your injuries and medical bills. If
necessary, we will hire experts to
offer opinions about the permanency
and duration of these injuries.
Thereafter, based upon our years of
experience, we will advise you what
a reasonable settlement range should
be. In the event the insurance
company's offer is too low, we can
go to court and obtain a jury
verdict. |
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"What Compensation Can I Expect?"
Any and all injuries and damages
caused by the other party are proper
items to claim. These can include,
but are not limited to, medical
bills, lost wages, mental anguish,
property damage, future bills,
punitive damages, out-of-pocket
expenses, etc. |
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Trucking accidents, auto accidents,
construction-site accidents,
on-the-job injuries, product
liability, boating accidents,
wrongful death, nursing home
negligence, and
industrial explosions. Third-party Cases:
Many injured workers mistakenly
believe that their only remedy for
an on-the-job accident is through
Alabama’s worker’s compensation law.
However, they also have a statutory
right to pursue a claim against any
third-party who may be responsible
for their injuries. For example, if
a worker is injured due to a
defective product, such as a drill
press, he may collect workers comp
benefits from his employer and still
sue the manufacturer of the drill. |
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The information contained herein should not be
construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any
specific facts or circumstances. You are urged to
consult an attorney concerning your own situation on
any specific legal questions you may have. This
website is not a privileged communication and does
not create a lawyer/client relationship. The Alabama
State Bar requires the following: No representation
is made that the quality of legal services to be
performed is greater than the quality of legal
services performed by other lawyers. |
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