If someone else’s negligent actions injured you or your loved one, the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown can help you with a claim for compensation. We know how to hold liable parties accountable and get results.
Our Calera personal injury lawyer has over 30 years of legal experience and a case record that includes over $100 million in damages recovered for our clients. Our team will work tirelessly to get the money you need so you can focus on healing. Contact us online or call today for a free consultation.
We Care About Helping Personal Injury Victims Seek Justice
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we believe Personal Injuries Deserve Personal Attention. We limit the number of cases we take so that we can focus on a select number of clients. You are never just a case number. We take the time to get to know those we serve so we can provide personalized representation with their best interests at heart.
We care about getting results because we know obtaining financial compensation is vital to protect your health and future after an accident. Attorney Dwayne Brown is an experienced and aggressive advocate for the injured. His work has earned him membership in Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum.
Our Calera personal injury lawyer can handle every detail of your case. We can:
- Investigate the accident that caused your injury
- Collect evidence to support your claim
- Identify liable parties and prove they were negligent
- Identify and pursue all your damages
- Manage insurance claims, paperwork, deadlines, and case-related communications
- Negotiate on your behalf and demand the maximum settlement possible
- File a personal injury lawsuit and represent you at trial if necessary
Plus, we will keep you informed with frequent and timely updates.
We Take on the Tough Cases
Our Calera attorney takes a wide range of personal injury cases, including severe and fatal injury claims. Our law firm can assist with the following:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Catastrophic injuries
- Construction accident injuries
- Medical malpractice injuries
- Nursing home abuse injuries
- Premises liability injuries
If you have been injured by the negligent actions of another person or party, we can help.
What Our Clients Say
Our client testimonials speak highly of our service and commitment to getting results:
- “Attorney Brown is simply the best! Very communicative, hard working and he puts his clients first. I’m a stickler when it comes to customer service and I got nothing but first class service!” — Keitron Galloway
- “Great experience!! Attorney Brown was very helpful and understanding. Would recommend.” — Nyna Cutler
Learn how we can help you through this difficult time when you contact our office today.
Our Calera Personal Injury Attorney Will Fight to Maximize Your Financial Recovery
It is enough that someone else’s negligent actions hurt you. You should not bear the financial consequences of your injury, too. Our lawyer serving the Calera community will fight to recover the maximum compensation possible so you do not pay for a liable party’s mistakes.
In general, we can seek damages for the following:
- Medical expenses, which include doctor bills, surgeries, hospital stays, medical devices and equipment, prescription medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and ongoing healthcare
- Lost wages while recovering, including employment benefits and promotional opportunities
- Reduced earning capacity if your injuries prevent you from returning to your old job or working ever again
- Miscellaneous costs, such as property damage, vehicle repairs or replacement costs, medical travel expenses, medically required home and vehicle modifications, and household services
- Pain and suffering for the impact on your quality of life, such as monetary compensation for permanent and disabling injuries, disfigurement, scarring, physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish
Our Case Results
Our record includes multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts, including:
- $11.5 million settlement for a commercial truck accident victim
- $5.5 million settlement for a pedestrian accident victim’s family
- $3 million case resolution for victims injured in catastrophic car wreck
- $2.1 million case resolution for a medical malpractice victim
If you or someone you loved suffered a personal injury in Calera, contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown to learn more about how our lawyer can pursue the compensation you need and deserve. Fill out our online form or call today for a free consultation.
Common Causes of Personal Injuries
Personal injuries result from another party’s negligent or reckless behavior. Common causes of personal injuries include:
- Motor vehicle accidents: The Alabama Department of Transportation (DOT) reported that traffic accidents in the state caused 37,792 injuries and 975 deaths in 2023. We handle all types of auto accident cases, including drunk-driving collisions, distracted-driving crashes, ridesharing accident claims, and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) cases.
- Workplace accidents: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, private industry employers in Alabama reported 29,400 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023. If you were hurt on the job, we can help you seek personal injury damages or workers’ compensation.
- Medical errors: When healthcare professionals fail to treat patients according to accepted medical standards and cause injuries, it is malpractice. Examples of medical malpractice include failure to treat, failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication errors.
- Negligent and dangerous property conditions: When property owners and managers do not keep their premises safe and visitors sustain injuries, it falls under an area of personal injury law known as premises liability. We can help with premises liability cases, including slips, trips, and falls, dog bite injuries, fire and burn injuries, and swimming pool incidents.
How Our Personal Injury Lawyer in Calera Proves Negligence
To prove another party is financially liable for your accident, you must demonstrate that it resulted from their negligence. Our Calera personal injury attorney can build a case that establishes the following:
- The liable party owed you a duty of care: In any given situation, people have a legal obligation to act reasonably and safely. For example, when driving, motorists have a duty to obey traffic laws and avoid causing accidents.
- The liable party’s actions were a breach of duty: When people act recklessly or in a way that another person in the same situation would not, it can be argued that they have breached the duty of care. A breach can also be a failure to act when necessary.
- The breach of duty caused your injury: Causation links the liable party’s breach of duty to a victim’s accident and injury. For example, our lawyer may show that a property owner failed to fix a broken floorboard, which caused you to slip and fall and break your wrist.
- You suffered damages: To win compensation, we must also show that your injury led to financial losses and pain and suffering.
Our legal team will conduct an accident investigation and collect evidence to support your claim. Proof may include photographs, surveillance video, eyewitness testimony, medical records, police reports, and statements from relevant case experts. We will also prove your current and future damages using pay stubs, bills, invoices, receipts, and estimates.
How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Case?
If the liable party carries insurance that applies to your accident, such as auto insurance or property insurance, you should file a claim immediately.
If an insurance claim is not an option or the insurance company will not offer you fair compensation, we can seek damages with a personal injury lawsuit. Under AL Code § 6-2-38, you have two years to file your case in the Shelby County courthouse.
An expired statute of limitations will likely result in the court refusing your case, so do not wait too long to act. Even if you expect to settle with the insurance company, the deadline matters. If your time to sue runs out, you lose your bargaining power.
What Should You Do After Suffering an Injury in a Calera Accident?
There are things you can do to protect your rights and your health if you suffered an injury due to another’s negligence:
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Seeing a doctor safeguards your health and generates a medical record that will be essential to your claim.
- Report the accident to the Calera Police Department if there was a motor vehicle collision or other reportable incident where you or someone else suffered an injury. You may also have to report the incident to a property manager, building owner, or supervisor. You will need their report as case evidence.
- Do not agree to give a recorded statement or accept an initial settlement offer. If the insurance company contacts you, be polite but ask that they communicate through your lawyer.
- Learn about your legal options. Contact our law firm to discuss your legal options with our personal injury lawyer.
Contact the Legal Team With the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown
You are hurt and should not have to fight alone. Contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown to enlist the help of our Caldera personal injury attorney. Contact us online or call today for a free consultation. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing up front or out of pocket.
