Alabama Accident Laws

How your attorney can help with an accident lawsuit in Alabama

Most accident cases settle prior to trial. But, each Alabama accident attorney at Beasley Allen is fully prepared to take your case to court, if necessary. We have earned a national reputation in obtaining large verdicts and settlements for our clients and bring that track record to your accident case.

Alabama accident laws are complex and several revolve around proving negligence.

Establishing negligence

Successful accident litigation in Alabama hinges on the ability to prove negligence, that is, that the party who harmed you did not exercise reasonable care. In order to collect on your claim, you must prove the following:

• The party who harmed you owed you a duty of care
• The party failed to perform that duty
• You suffered damages
• The party's failure to perform the duty of care caused your injury

Alabama accident law—Contributory negligence

Alabama is a contributory negligence state. That means that if you were in the least bit careless and contributed to your own injury, you cannot recover your damages. Alabama accident lawyers are well versed in this aspect of accident litigation in and work with you to uncover all the details of your case relating to negligence.

Alabama accident law—Strict liability

Defective products cause many serious injuries. In Alabama, accident law dictates that to prove the other party liable for your injury, you must prove that the product was defective and created unreasonable danger. You must also show you used the product appropriately, but that the product defect caused your injury and you suffered damages as a result. 

Alabama accident law—Joint and several liability rules

At the Alabama accident law firm of Beasley Allen, we know how to apply the state's joint and several liability rules to hold all those responsible for your injury liable for the full amount of your injury and judgment of the court.

Alabama accident law—Statute of limitations

You have two years to file your accident lawsuit in Alabama. Our attorneys ensure that all filings are made within the proper timeframes.

Contact Beasley Allen now

If you have been seriously injured, it does not pay to wait a minute longer. We can help you immediately. Contact Beasley Allen to discuss your injury and your accident lawsuit in Alabama.