Drake Law Firm

Drake Law Firm is a Birmingham personal injury firm dedicated to helping accident victims throughout Alabama. Selected as a Top Birmingham Personal Injury Lawyer by the Birmingham Magazine, founding member, Whit Drake, has settled or recovered over $100 million for his clients. We handle auto accidents, semi-truck crashes, texting accidents, wrongful death and construction accident claims. We provide free consultation and home/hospital visits. Call us toll-free at 1-877-324-5300 or visit our website for more information on your specific claim.

Drake Law Firm is a full-service injury practice. While we are headquartered in Birmingham, many if not most of our cases are in surrounding counties and cities such as Cullman, Clanton (Chilton County), Anniston (Calhoun County), Bessemer, Guntersville, Gadsden, Oneonta, Decatur, Athens (Limestone County), Talladega, Fort Payne, Jasper, Scottsboro, Hamilton, Tuscaloosa and Livingston (Sumter County).

Examples of personal injury claims we can handle for you:

- Alabama Job-Related Fatal Accidents
Workplace accidents resulting in death are all too common. At Drake Law Firm,we have experience in handling both the workers comp claim and the primary case against the other party that caused the fatality. When a primary bread-winner loses their life due to the negligence of a third-party, Alabama law allows a wrongful death claim to be filed. Call us today so we can help.

- Texting While Driving Car Accidents
Alabama has recently become the 39th state to ban texting while operating a motor vehicle. Still, it is believed that texters will continue to drive while using their cell phone. Our Birmingham texting accident attorneys are skilled at subpoenaing the phone records and talking with witnesses to prove the conduct of the other driver. Visit our blog to view posts about recent distracted driver crash new reports and stories.

- Automobile Accidents
Car accidents are the number one cause of trauma in Alabama. Drake law Firm's Birmingham auto accident attorneys have literally handled thousands of claims for Alabamians. In addition to proving fault on the other driver, we will deal directly with your doctors in order to prove the extent of your injuries and damages. While 95% of all motor vehicle accident claims settle, our Birmingham trial attorneys have the expertise and experience to present your case to a jury.

- Tractor Trailer Wrecks
Commercial trucks frequently weigh in excess of 70,000 pounds, fully loaded. Mismatched against a standard automobile, catastrophic injuries can frequently occur. Our firm is experienced in applicable federal DOT regs that apply to 18 wheelers. Call our Alabama truck crash attorneys for a free review of your claim.

- Wrongful Death
Alabama's so-called Homicide Act allows family members to bring a fatal accident claim against a negligent wrong-doer. Under Alabama law, only exemplary or punitive damages can be claimed. Our wrongful death attorneys have handled claims involving auto accidents, industrial accidents, gas explosions, hospital negligence, pharmacy error, etc.

- Amputations Caused by Machines
OSHA requires safety guarding on all cutting and shearing machines. Regrettably, many employers fail to abide by OSHA regs. Through the years, Drake Law Firm has represented many amputation vicitms, sustaining digit losses and more susbstantial dismemberment. If you have sustained an amputation injury while at work, visit our website and view some of the verdicts and settlements our amputation lawyers have obtained.

- Drunk Driver Accident
While enforcement of DUI laws has helped curb drunk driving in Alabama, it still has not sufficiently reduced the number of related fatalities and accidents. As a result, our firm regularly assists clients who have received a personal injury due to a drunk or impaired driver. Also, a claim can sometimes be made against the bar or dispenser of alcohol if the sale was made illegaly. Visit our website for blogs and articles about claims our drunk driver injury lawyers have handled.

- Uninsured Driver Claims
Hit by an uninsured motorist? It's not that uncommon in Alabama. Whether caused by a recession or some other reason, many drivers simply refuse to comply with mandatory liability insurance law. As such, our firm regularly assists victims who have been in auto crash with uninsured drivers.

- Pharmacy Errors
Even trained pharmicists can make mistakes. Unforutnately, these "mistakes" can be life-threatening for a person who takes the wrong medication. Under Alabama law, pharmacists are held to a degree of care in dispensing medication to patients.

- Seatbelt and Airbag Failure
All cars are equipped with seat belts. Most are now required to have basic airbags. While the purpose of the seatbelt is to hold you securely during an accident sequence, the airbag is supposed to prevent head injuries. Our firm has successfully prosecuted claims for victims of automotive defects. If you need a Birmingham defective seatbelt attorney, call us for more information about your claim.

- Construction Site Accidents
Construction injuries can occur from trenching, shoring, poorly designed scaffolds, roof falls, unguarded machinery, forklifts,etc. While a workers compensation claim can be made, let us see if another claim can be made against a sub-contractor or other craft. Additionally, we have made many claims against the general contractor whom OSHA deems the "captain of the ship" and responsible for overall jobsite safety. Our Birmingham construction accidents lawyers offer a quick and thorough evaluation.

 - Boating and Lake Accidents
Alabama is blessed with many waterways and lakes. From Lake Logan Martin to Smith Lake in Cullman, boating accidents are responsible for multiple deaths and serious injuries every year. Whether an injury was caused by the negligent operator of a jet ski or a pontoon boat, lake accident victims have the right to claim compensation for medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish,etc. Regrettably, many of these are due to impaired drivers. Drake Law Firm has experienced DUI boating accident lawyers who can explain your rights if you have been suffered a personal injury.

 - Falling Objects and Material
Whether in a department store or in a construction area, Alabama citizens are regularly injured by a falling object. Despite clear OSHA and safety rules to the contrary, business entities regularly fail to properly secure materials heavy enough to injure innocent bystanders. Drake Law Firm has handled multiple injury claims from falling objects, such as power tools on construction sites, roof collapses, garage doors, store merchandise, etc.

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