Personal Injury
Car Accidents
After a car crash, medical appointments and insurance calls can arrive while you’re still trying to recover. Stansberry Kinsley’s car accident lawyers help people in Cullman, Alabama, make sense of the claim and the decisions ahead.
Start with what happened. You do not need to have every answer before asking for a case review.
Your situation
Is this the help you need?
What happens after the crash?
The questions often go beyond repairing a car. You may be missing work, paying for treatment or wondering what an insurance company is asking you to sign. We can review the crash, the available coverage and how your injuries have affected you.
Photographs, a crash report, witness information and medical records can help explain what happened. Keep insurance letters and messages together so the conversation starts with the same information you’ve been given.
What if the other driver blames me?
Fault matters under Alabama law. In an ordinary negligence case, the state’s contributory-negligence rule can bar recovery when the injured person’s own negligence contributed to the crash. Exceptions and the evidence need careful review.
How long do I have?
Many Alabama injury lawsuits have a two-year filing period, but the facts and type of claim can change which deadline applies. We can review the crash date and the relevant notices before explaining the timing for your case.
What to keep
Start with the information you have.
Keep available records together. This is a starting list, not a requirement to gather everything before getting in touch.
What should I do with the insurance paperwork?
Keep a copy of each letter, offer and request for information. If you’re unsure about a statement or document, bring it to the conversation. You can ask what it means and how it relates to the rest of the claim.
Ask about timing early.
Deadlines depend on the kind of claim and the people or agencies involved. Some claims require notice before a lawsuit deadline. Ask for a prompt review of the dates that apply to your situation.
The next step
What happens next.
A case review is a place to begin understanding the questions your situation raises.
Explain what happened.
Start with when and where it happened, how you were affected, and the questions you want answered.
Review the available information.
Discuss the records you have and the information that may help clarify the facts, insurance questions, and timing.
Understand the next step.
Ask what further information may be needed and which next steps may be appropriate for your circumstances.
What will it cost?
A Free Case Review costs nothing. Many personal injury cases use a contingency fee, which means the attorney’s fee is a percentage of any recovery. Before you decide whether to hire us, we’ll explain the proposed fee, any payment due upfront and how case expenses would be handled. Depending on the agreement, you may be responsible for some expenses even if no attorney’s fee is owed.
Talk with us
Tell us what happened and what you need help with. You can request a Free Case Review or call 844-327-5529.
Related reading: The First 72 Hours After a Car Accident in Alabama · What Happens If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Enough Insurance in Alabama? · How Insurance Companies Evaluate Settlement Value in Alabama Personal Injury Cases.
You can start with the questions you have.