A Montgomery car accident lawyer from Hunter & Everage can assist you in pursuing compensation if you have been injured in a car accident. Our lawyers do more than paperwork.
We take care of everything needed for your case. Call 704-377-9157 or message us now.
Montgomery Car Accident Attorney
If you are suffering from injuries sustained in a car accident, Montgomery car accident attorneys Hunter & Everage can help you receive compensation. It’s not often easy to pursue a car accident claim, as the insurance companies look to minimize the compensation they payout.
With more than 35 years of combined experience, our firm provides trusted legal help when you’re hurting. To see how a Montgomery car accident lawyer can assist you, call or message us today.
Cases We Handle
Injury
We are committed to helping injured victims, whatever the situation is, and are prepared to handle cases involving serious and complex injuries.
Traffic violations
Another driver may be at fault for an accident due to a traffic violation, like speeding or running a stop sign.
Drunk driving accidents
Drunk driving is never acceptable and victims deserve justice.
Uninsured motorist
Accidents that involve a driver without insurance can be more challenging.
Hit and run
Being a hit and run victim can make pursuing damages more difficult.
Rideshare accidents
Claiming compensation when a collision involves Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services can be complex.
Motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian
Accidents involving motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians are often serious and require expertise.
Sideswipe, side impact
Merging without checking the blind spot can cause a sideswipe or side-impact crash.
T-bone, intersection accidents
Intersection accidents can be especially harmful because of side impacts to a vehicle.
Rear-end
Rear-end accidents can cause serious injuries.
Rollover
A vehicle rollover may cause catastrophic injury.
Car Accident Lawyer in Montgomery, AL
When you’re in a car accident, you may have the right to claim financial compensation. However, receiving a payment isn’t automatic – the victim must bring a claim. How you pursue your case may impact what you receive.
Getting a fair amount of car accident compensation takes diligent work, and it’s often work that must be done while you’re hurting or recovering. You can have a Montgomery car accident lawyer from Hunter & Everage take care of everything for you.
What Can a Car Accident Lawyer Do?
In short, we do everything needed for your claim. As car accident lawyers, we know what to do and how to do it. With our knowledge and experience, you have a team of professionals representing you every step of the way.
Investigate
We learn your story, investigating what occurred and working with experts to understand the events of the crash. Talking to witnesses, securing the evidence, and using formal discovery methods are some of the ways we build your case.
Represent
Starting your case may mean filing a claim, negotiating with the insurance company, or taking the case to trial. We represent you both inside and outside of the courtroom.
Guide
While your injuries may be moderate or severe, being in a car accident disrupts your life. We are here to be your guide, answering questions and explaining everything along the way.
No one plans to be in a car accident, and every case and victim are different. As your lawyers, we personalize our representation for your needs.
Why is it especially important to have a car accident lawyer in Alabama?
It’s especially important to have a lawyer if your car accident occurs in Alabama. Alabama uses contributory negligence to determine car accident faults. This means that any fault attributed to you can prevent you from receiving any level of compensation.
While the other party might be more at fault for the accident, in a contributory negligence state, it doesn’t matter. For example, there is a collision at an intersection. The driver pulling into the intersection didn’t yield to the driver who had the right of way, but the driver with the right of way was speeding. If the driver with the right of way seeks compensation, the turning driver might point to their speeding as contributory negligence.
Alabama’s tough car accident contributory negligence law can make it difficult for you to receive anything if you’re at fault, no matter how small that fault may be. This makes it even more important to have a car accident lawyer who understands this law and works to maximize your award.
What to do after a car accident
When you’ve been in a car accident, obtain medical attention first. Then, contact a Montgomery car accident lawyer at Hunter & Everage.
In some cases, injuries are too severe to allow you to collect evidence at the scene. Your priority must be medical care. As your attorney, we can start representing you immediately, even when you’re in the hospital, and can gather police reports, speak to the insurance company, and preserve evidence while you recover.
If you are in a position to do so, gather information at the accident scene. Obtain the name, license, and insurance information of the driver, take photos of the accident scene, and obtain names and contact information for witnesses. The police officer may give you a report number as well. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
Time limit for filing for car accident compensation
Alabama Code § 6-2-38 creates a two-year time limit for filing for car accident compensation, but don’t wait to get started. If you are injured in an accident, you should do the following right away:
- Seek medical attention. This documents that you are injured as a result of the accident.
- Contact the insurance company. Notify all insurance companies involved. Tell them an accident occurred and you are injured.
- Gather evidence of damages. Collect all evidence of physical or emotional injury as well as any property damage along with photos and police reports.
- Negotiate with the insurance companies. We’re skilled negotiators, and we handle this on behalf of our clients.
- File your claim in court. Simply talking to the insurance company doesn’t secure your right to bring a legal claim. You must file a claim.
There is a firm two-year time limit to file a claim; however, timeframes for cases vary. A case can be resolved as quickly as a few weeks while claims involving catastrophic injury can take years.
We know it’s important for you to receive the compensation you deserve and to do so quickly.
As your Montgomery car accident lawyers, we work toward these goals every step of the way.
Car accident damages available
When we talk about car accident compensation, we talk about damages. Damages are your losses. How has the car accident harmed you? What do you deserve in compensation?
There are numerous ways you may have been harmed by a car accident. You may have the following:
- Emergency medical bills
- Doctor visits
- Prescriptions and medical supplies
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Lost work, lost income
- Vehicle damage, other property damage
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Mental health injuries
- Disfigurement
These are all considered damages from a car accident. Even when harm can’t be measured by a bill or an expense, you deserve fair compensation. The damages available to you should reflect your losses and the severity of how your life has been affected.
Receiving the damages you deserve takes careful preparation of your case. As your car accident lawyer, we look at all categories of compensation. After valuing your damages, we will build the case and pursue your payment through settlement negotiations and, if necessary, trial.
Local Law Firm, National Presence
We are proud to represent the Montgomery, AL community. With decades of experience and a focus on helping victims, we’re equipped to serve your needs. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, you deserve legal representation and justice.
With offices in Montgomery, AL, we understand the issues in local car accident claims, explain what to expect, and treat you with dignity and respect throughout your case.
How do I hire you as a Montgomery, AL car accident lawyer?
To hire us as your Montgomery, AL car accident lawyer, email, message us, or stop by our offices. We’ll discuss your case and what we do for our clients. We make signing up easy so that we can start working on your case the same day.
Consultations Available – Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer
Please contact us for a consultation about your case and see why so many people trust us to handle their claims. To talk to a Montgomery car accident lawyer, contact Hunter & Everage today.
