Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers with over 150 years of combined experience.

In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Alabama wrongful death claims must generally be filed within two years from the date of death. Miss the deadline, and the court may dismiss your case, no matter how strong it is.

Alabama is one of only a handful of states that still follows pure contributory negligence. Under this rule, if the defense can prove you were even slightly at fault for your own injury, you can be barred from recovering anything at all. Because of this, adjusters look for any admission, any recorded statement, any stray comment they can turn into “the victim was 1% at fault.” That’s why building an airtight case is one of the most important things an Alabama injury lawyer does.

Alabama’s wrongful death law is unlike any other state’s. Damages in an Alabama wrongful death case are punitive only, meaning they exist to punish the wrongdoer and deter the conduct that took your loved one’s life, not to itemize economic losses. The claim must also be brought by the personal representative of the estate, which often means opening an estate before the lawsuit can be filed.

Because the verdict turns on proving the wrongfulness of the defendant’s conduct, the quality of your trial lawyer matters. Jinks Crow has represented Alabama families in wrongful death cases arising from trucking crashes, drunk drivers, defective products, and dangerous premises for more than four decades.

We work on a contingency so there are no attorneys fees unless we recover for you. We also advance the costs of investigating and building your case, including expert witnesses, records, and depositions. Your initial consultation is always free and confidential. We’ll listen to what happened, give you an honest assessment of your options, and answer your questions in plain English. Call 334-738-4225 or use the contact form to get started.

• If you haven’t already, be sure to file a police report. Alabama law requires drivers involved in an injury accident to stop and report it. This report can also be crucial for your injury claim.
• If you haven’t already, seek medical attention immediately. Whiplash and concussions often don’t show symptoms for hours or days. A medical record early on protects your health and your claim.
• Document what you can. If you’re able, take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and road conditions, and get names and phone numbers for any witnesses.
• Watch what you say. Don’t give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company or accept a quick settlement before talking to an attorney. Your Alabama injury attorney can take over communication with the insurance companies, so you don’t have to worry about saying the wrong thing.
• Call Jinks Crow at (888) 239-3040. The consultation is free, and the sooner we can start preserving evidence, the stronger your case will be.