Millbrook Car Accident Lawyer

Compensation You Could Seek Following Your Car Accident

According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there were 144,263 traffic accidents, resulting in nearly 40,000 injuries in 2022. Of those, 907 were fatal collisions, resulting in 986 deaths. The costs for these traffic accidents were estimated to be around $20 billion in economic losses.

If you have been in a car accident, you should know that Alabama is an at-fault car accident state, meaning drivers must pay for injuries and damages they cause if they are liable for a collision. In general, our lawyer can seek compensation for the following losses:

• Medical Expenses: Emergency transportation, surgeries, hospitalizations, doctor’s visits, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
• Ongoing Healthcare: Long-term nursing and care for domestic services and childcare
• Lost Income: Wages, bonuses, and benefits from work while you recovered
• Reduced Earning Potential: If long-term or permanent injuries prevent your return to work full-time or require you to change careers
• Property Damage: Repair or replacement of your vehicle and personal effects
• Pain and Suffering: Any reduction in your quality of life, including mental anguish, chronic pain, and emotional distress

A vehicle crash attorney in Millbrook will work with you to determine your full range of losses and fight to secure the best possible resolution for you and your family.

The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Has the Car Accident Experience You Need

Attorney Dwayne L. Brown is a Super Lawyers-selected Top Attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. His case results and dedication to client service have earned him recognition from the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, and membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Attorney Brown is an aggressive advocate for the injured. As your Millbrook car accident attorney, he will guide you through your case, taking the time to answer your questions and inform you about the legal process. When representing you, he will tirelessly fight to protect your rights and hold at-fault parties financially accountable.

Brown and his firm can take motor vehicle accident cases involving:

• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Hit and runs
• Uber and Lyft accidents
• Catastrophic injuries

We have the experience to handle your car accident case, but it’s not about the lawyer; it’s about you, the client. Attorney Brown limits his caseload so that he can focus on every claim. He and his staff care about helping the injured get back on their feet and strive to develop a personal relationship with those they serve.

We want to know how your accident has affected you and how we can help you heal. We will frequently check with you about your physical and emotional health and can recommend the right healthcare providers for you to see.

Read what our clients have to say about working with our law firm:

We Will Handle Every Detail of Your Car Accident Case From Start to Finish

If you or your loved one suffered a car accident injury, your health should be your priority, not insurance claims and legal battles. Our car accident lawyer can manage your case so you can devote your time and energy to recovering from the collision. We can:

• Gather Evidence: We will investigate and collect evidence to prove that a negligent driver is liable for your car accident injury. Proof may include eyewitness and expert testimony, surveillance or dashcam video of the crash, physical evidence from the accident scene, police reports, and medical records.
• File Insurance Claims: We will file auto liability insurance claims against the at-fault driver, identify all of your recoverable losses, and demand fair compensation from the insurance company.
• Communicate With All Involved Parties: Our lawyer will handle case-related phone calls, emails, and meetings and aggressively negotiate on your behalf. Our goal is to secure the maximum settlement possible while shielding you from pressure, bad-faith tactics, or accidentally saying or doing something that could hurt your claim.
• Represent You in Civil Court: When necessary, we will prepare a personal injury lawsuit and take your case to trial.

The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has achieved the following case results for motor vehicle accident victims:

To learn more about how our Millbrook car accident attorney can help you seek compensation, contact our law firm online or call 24/7 for a free consultation.

Our Attorney Will Prove a Negligent Driver Owes You Damages

Proving your right to compensation requires demonstrating that a negligent party’s actions led to your injuries and damages. Our car accident attorney in Millbrook can build a case based on the following four elements of negligence:

1. Duty of Care: When behind the wheel, motorists owe others on the road a duty of care. This duty is the legal obligation to operate their vehicle safely and avoid causing accidents.
2. Breach of Duty: Liable parties breach the duty of care when their actions fall outside what most others in their situation would find necessary or reasonable. In a car accident case, breaches include speeding, drinking and driving, failing to yield the right of way, and any other traffic law violations.
3. Causation: Causation connects a liable party’s breach of duty to your injury. For example, our lawyer could show that a driver failed to stop at a red light, causing them to broadside your vehicle and break your leg.
4. Damages: Damages demonstrate that your injury led to financial losses and pain and suffering. We can prove your damages using bills, receipts, estimates, and testimony regarding the physical, mental, and emotional toll of your accident.

Our investigation will gather the evidence necessary to identify the at-fault party, how the accident occurred, and the losses you suffered.

What to Do After a Car Accident

There are several things you can do after a car accident to begin building your claim. Doing the following can help increase the chances of securing a successful settlement or court award:

• Seek Treatment for Your Crash Injuries: See a doctor immediately if you did not receive medical care at the time of the crash. Attend future doctor’s appointments, follow your physician’s orders, and do not engage in activities that could aggravate your injuries. Save your medical bills and records.
• Report the Crash: If an officer from the Millbrook Police Department was at the accident scene, a report has been made. If no one called law enforcement, you should report the collision. Reporting will generate a police report that will have vital information.
• File Insurance Claims Promptly: You should file auto insurance claims as soon as possible. Acting quickly will allow our attorney to launch a speedy investigation and provide the longest possible window to negotiate a settlement. If legal action is necessary, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit is typically two years, according to AL Code § 6-2-38. If time runs out, the court will likely bar your case, and you will lose your legal leverage over the insurance company.
• Be Careful What You Say to the Opposing Parties: If the insurance company or opposing legal counsel contacts you, do not accept blame for the accident, speculate on fault, agree to give a recorded statement, or accept an initial settlement offer.

Then, contact our personal injury law firm to discuss your legal options during a free consultation. We can tell you more about seeking damages and answer any of your questions about working with our Millbrook car accident lawyer.

Contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown About Your Millbrook Car Accident Case

At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we believe Personal Injury Deserves Personal Attention. If a negligent driver injured you or someone you love, our Millbrook car accident lawyer can advocate for you while providing you with individualized legal services and support.

Contact us today to learn more during a free consultation. We take cases on a contingency basis, so there is no upfront financial risk to you. Fill out our online form or call now.