Birmingham Car Accident Attorney / Alabama Injury Lawyer - Drake Law Firm

Mr. Drake and Drake Law Firm handle personal injury claims throughout Alabama, including Birmingham, Anniston (Calhoun County), Gadsden, Clanton (Chilton County), Fort Payne, Cullman, Decatur, Athens (Limestone County), Guntersville, Bessemer, Florence, Jasper, Huntsville, etc.

Representing Alabama citizens in personal injury matters for over two decades, Mr. Drake and Drake Law Firm's attorneys prepare and resolve many different kinds of injury claims, including:

Auto Accidents - Have you been hurt in an auto accident due to the negligence of another driver? Drake Law Firm has settled or won thousands of automobile accident injury claims. While you treat with your physician, our legal team orders all the medical records and investigates the accident. We secure statements of the eye witnesses and if necessary, hire an accident reconstruction to prove your case. Our lawyers will take care of this matters so you can focus on getting better and putting you life back together. If you need a Alabama auto accident attorney, we offer a free evaluation and consult.

Texting While Driving - It has become a hot topic: drivers using their cell phones to text or email while operating a motor vehicle. Some critics charge that it is more dangerous than impaired or drunk driving. Alabama has recently passed a law banning the use of an electronic device while driving, but allowing use of the device for making and receiving phone calls. Even with the new law, questions remain about whether it can be effectively enforced. Mr. Drake's staff has experience in investigating and prosecuting texting accident injury cases. We will obtain the cell phone records and do all that is necessary to prove your case. If you have been the victim of a distracted driver accident, call our law firm and protect your legal rights.

Construction Accidents - Alabama construction accident injuries can be serious and life-altering. From spinal injuries such as paraplegia, to brain injuries and amputations caused by defective machinery, the inherent risks of a construction site are many. While most injured construction workers have only a workers compensation claim, Alabama does allow a separate lawsuit claim against a non-employer whose negligence contributes to cause the injury. An example would be situations where the prime or controlling contractor has a contract with the owner to provide necessary safety devices for employees of sub or lesser contractors. Due to the common severity of workplace injuries, it is important to hire a construction accident attorney in Alabama who has experience with workers comp laws and exceptions allowed for suits against third parties. Whit Drake will be happy to answer your questions about the options available to you.

Drunk Driving Accidents - Alabama law strictly prohibits automobile operators from driving while impaired, whether from alcohol or drugs. If you are struck by a drunk driver, not only can you claim compensatory damages such as medical bills and lost wages, you can also claim punitive damages which are desinged to punish the drunken driver. Drake Law Firm's DUI accident lawyers regularly obtain personal injury compensation for our clients. We can also make a claim against a tavern or bar owner if they served the at-fault driver in violation of Alabama law.

Alabama Wrongful Death - Workplace or car accidents resulting in a fatality can be the subject of a wrongful death claim. Alabama law focuses strictly on punitive damages as the measure of recovery. The more reprehensible the Defendant's conduct, the more the jury is supposed to award to the surviving spouse or children. Fatal accident claims must be brought within two years. So, consult with our Birmingham wrongful death attorneys before its too late.

Semi Truck and 18 Wheeler Crashes - These 80,000 pound motor vehicles are responsible for high number of accidental deaths on Alabama roadways. Much different from a normal car wreck claim, these cases are usually more complex and require more sophisticated investigation. Very commonly, the truck driver's company is also responsible for negligently supervising, hiring or monitoring the driver.

Amputee / Dismemberment Injuries - Drake Law Firm has represented hundreds of Alabama amputation victims. From digit losses caused by workplace machinery to total limb loss caused in an auto accident, we have years of expertise in dealing with this serious and catastrophic injury. We make a claim for your medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish and an additional claim for the phantom pain that so frequently is a permanent element of the injury. Only an amputation attorney with the necessary experience can properly obtain the recovery you will need.

Automotive Defects / Product Liaiblity - If you have been in relatively minor accident but sustained a serious injury (i.e. brain injury, paralysis,etc.), it is not uncommon for a defect in the vehicle to be a aggravating cause. Sometimes it can be a seat belt failure, unstable rollover, airbag failure or lack of a proper head restraint. Let us inspect the accident vehicle and we can determine if an unreasonable design flaw contirbuted to enhance your injury. Our Birmingham seatbelt failure attorneys can hire the reuqired experts to determine if you have a case.

Alabama Uninsured Driver Claim - It happens all too often...an Alabama motorist is hit by a driver who does not have liability insurance coverage. Despite the legal requirement, many of the worst drivers on the road do not have car insurance. Luckily, Alabama law does require uninsured or underinsured coverage under every policy. This protects you when you are injured by a careless driver. Drake Law Firm and Whit Drake have years of experience dealing with uninsured claim for responsible Alabama citizens who have their own coverage. Call us today and speak with a personal injury attorney who will evaluate your claim fairly and quickly.