Our Prattville pedestrian accident attorney is here for you if you were hurt by a careless or reckless driver. We help injured clients hold the at-fault motorist responsible for their injuries, expenses, and losses after a collision in Prattville, Alabama.
You can learn more about how our Prattville personal injury lawyer from the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown approaches these cases and secures compensation for victims during a free consultation with our team. Over the years, we have secured over $100 million for our clients. We can help you fight for a verdict or settlement, too. Contact us today for your initial case consultation.
How Our Prattville Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Approaches These Cases
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, Attorney Dwayne Brown and his team bring more than three decades of experience to every case. Our lawyer has memberships and awards that include:
- Super Lawyers Rated
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum
- Million Dollar Advocate Forum
We work in partnership with our clients, ensuring they understand their case, have prompt answers to questions, and have the necessary knowledge to make the best decisions based on their accident and injuries. We represent clients with a wide range of injuries and ensure they get the medical care and support necessary to heal. We will:
- Frequently check in about their physical and emotional health
- Encourage second opinions
- Help get the right care for our clients
- Recommend physicians and psychologists who can provide care and contribute to building the case
Our team only handles a small number of clients at a time because we want to ensure we have enough time and resources to develop a personal relationship with each person. We want to understand their case fully and learn how their accident and injuries affect all parts of their life.
Our recent settlements and verdicts include a $5,500,000 recovery for the surviving children of a pedestrian killed in an accident caused by a delivery driver. Our previous clients also leave reviews and recommendations. One former client stated:
“Mr. Brown is a very proficient lawyer who is committed to fighting for what is best for his clients. I have recommended several of my friends to use him as their lawyer and I have received nothing but thanks and raving reviews about the quality of his work, the meticulous detail he provides in assessing damage and filing claims, and the clear understanding that he possesses in dealing with medical injuries sustained through accidents. Mr. Brown is a well-respected lawyer that works hard for the people he represents.” — P.G.
Our attorney represents clients based on contingency. You do not need to pay us any upfront fees to hire our law firm. Instead, we only get paid after we secure compensation for you. You only pay if we win. Contact us today to learn more.
What to Do After Your Pedestrian Accident in Prattville
Immediately after your accident, you should check yourself for injuries and see if you can move to a safe location. If you cannot move, stay put. Call for emergency services if you can, or ask someone else to call for you. While you wait, you can
- Take pictures and videos of the accident scene
- See if there are any cameras we can use later
- Record what you remember before being hit
- Exchange contact information with eyewitnesses and the driver
When the police arrive, provide them with what you know, but don’t make assumptions or accusations. You should inform the insurance companies about the accident, too, but do not admit fault.
If you have not gone to the emergency room, see your doctor as soon as possible and follow their orders entirely.
Finally, contact us. We can speak on your behalf and start developing a personal injury case for you while you recover.
Our Prattville Pedestrian Accident Attorney Will Investigate and Develop Your Collision Case
Pedestrian accidents are frequently the fault of a careless or reckless motorist. Alabama law protects pedestrians in areas where motor vehicles and pedestrians cross paths, such as crosswalks and intersections. When a driver violates a traffic law meant to protect pedestrians, this can cause a collision and serious injuries for the individual on foot.
Some of the causes of pedestrian collisions include:
- Failing to stop for a pedestrian in the crosswalk
- Failure to yield when turning left across traffic
- Failure to yield when turning right
- Failure to look for pedestrians before turning into or out of a parking lot or driveway
- Failure to stop for a traffic signal when required (running a red light)
Contributing factors to these accidents include:
- Speeding: Drivers who are speeding have less time to see and react to a pedestrian crossing the road.
- Distracted Driving: Distracted driving may prevent the driver from seeing someone crossing the street.
- Drunk or Drugged Driving: Drugs and alcohol can impair decision-making and slow reaction time, leading to an accident.
- Aggressive Driving: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as speeding or changing lanes quickly, can make it more difficult to see and react to a pedestrian.
- Drowsy Driving: Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving since it slows reaction time and impairs good decision-making ability.
Our attorney investigates these crashes to determine what happened, who is at fault, and what led to the collision. Strong evidence from this investigation often allows our team to negotiate or litigate successfully and recover the compensation our client needs.
What Damages Can a Prattville Pedestrian Crash Lawyer Pursue in Your Case?
Each case is unique. Victims have unique injuries and require personalized treatment plans to help them heal. Those hurt in Prattville receive care at Prattville Baptist Hospital, but others may require care at a trauma center, such as the Level II trauma center at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL.
Serious and even catastrophic injuries are not unusual for pedestrians hit by negligent drivers. These life-altering injuries affect all aspects of their lives and require significant compensation to cover the costs. When an injured pedestrian has to recover from a brain injury or has lasting impairments because of a spinal cord injury, their financial stress may make it difficult to focus on treatment, rehabilitation, and physical recovery.
This is where our Prattville pedestrian accident lawyer steps in. We take on the legal case so our client can work fully on their injury recovery. We document damages and seek fair compensation for a wide range of expenses and losses, including:
- Medical care costs, today and in the future
- Lost income for time missed at work
- Diminished earning ability for lasting injuries and new impairments
- Repair or replacement of damaged personal property
- Related expenses
- Pain and suffering and other losses that are intangible in nature
Let our team assess your case and explain your options.
What Are the Deadlines for a Prattville Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit?
In general, victims and their families have two years to file a lawsuit with the Autauga or Elmore County courthouse against the party who caused their Prattville pedestrian collision injuries, per AL Code § 6-2-38.
However, do not delay in contacting our team about your case. The sooner our Prattville attorney can begin protecting your rights and preserving evidence in your case, the better.
Discuss Your Case With Our Prattville Pedestrian Accident Team
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we review cases for free. We can assess your legal options and explain your next steps. We will answer your questions about how our Prattville pedestrian accident attorney handles these cases, too.
Contact us today to get started.
