If you were hurt by a careless driver in a car, state law allows you to build a case to hold the at-fault driver responsible. Our Alabama pedestrian accident attorney can represent you and seek compensation and accountability for you while you heal.
Our Alabama personal injury lawyer from the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has recovered $100+ million for clients over the last 30 years. Our legal team fights for justice for accident victims, including pedestrians hit by careless drivers. Contact our Alabama team to learn more during a free, confidential case evaluation.
Why Choose Our Alabama Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Your Injury Case?
Attorney Dwayne Brown and our team from the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown build relationships with every client we represent. We will learn about your case, how your injuries affect your daily life, and why recovering maximum compensation is important to you and your family. We ensure you are getting the necessary care and will check on your well-being regularly, both your physical and emotional healing.
Our Super Lawyers-rated injury attorney serves only a small number of clients at a time, ensuring we have the time and resources to give each case the personalized attention it deserves. We work as a team with our clients; you will always know what is happening with your case and what to expect. You will also get prompt answers to your questions when you call.
Our recent settlements and verdicts show multi-million dollar recoveries for those who suffer the most serious injuries, expenses, and losses in auto accidents and related cases. One of our recent clients recommends our team, saying:
“Mr. Brown is a highly competent and skilled attorney who provides unparalleled legal services. He is an ethical, knowledgeable and extremely confident personal injury attorney! Definitely Recommend!” — C.H.
Our attorney works on a contingency fee basis. You will not need to pay us anything out of your own pocket. We only receive fees and costs after we close your case and recover compensation. This payment always comes from the money our attorney recovers for you.
Our Attorney Understands the Causes of Alabama Pedestrian Accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Alabama had 114 pedestrian accident deaths in 2022. This includes 19 in Montgomery County, 18 in Jefferson County, and 17 in Mobile County. Many other pedestrians were hurt in collisions statewide.
Many pedestrian accidents occur because of mistakes drivers make behind the wheel. Alabama’s pedestrian laws tend to favor the pedestrian, holding drivers responsible for yielding to pedestrians when they cross paths in many circumstances. Some common ways pedestrian accidents occur include:
- Failure to yield to pedestrians when turning
- Ignoring crosswalks or pedestrian rights-of-ways
- Running red lights or stop signs
- Not leaving enough space when passing pedestrians on narrow roads
Some behaviors that commonly contribute to these crashes include:
- Distracted Driving: Texting, talking on the phone, and other distractions
- Speeding: Exceeding the speed limit reduces reaction time and increases the severity of injuries in a collision
- Impaired Driving: Driving under the influence of intoxicants, such as alcohol or drugs
- Reckless Driving: Swerving, aggressive maneuvers, excessive speed, and other unsafe and illegal actions
Our Alabama accident attorney knows how to develop a convincing case against a negligent driver and hold them legally responsible for a pedestrian’s injuries. Trust us with your case, and we will fight to hold the at-fault driver accountable.
Managing Pedestrian Accident Injuries After an Alabama Accident
Unfortunately, pedestrians have no protection from the force of a collision when a careless driver causes an accident. These crashes often lead to serious or catastrophic injuries for the pedestrians involved. Some common injuries could include:
- Head injuries, including concussions, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and skull fractures
- Spinal injuries, possibly including paralysis
- Broken bones, including complex fractures and crush injuries
- Internal injuries that cause organ damage and internal bleeding
- Soft tissue injuries, such as lacerations, ligament tears, and tendon damage
- Facial injuries that could include a broken nose, broken jaw, eye injuries, and dental damage
- Psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are common after injury accidents
Pedestrians hurt in these accidents could require treatment and rehabilitation at a trauma center. Serious and catastrophic injuries may require specialized care not available in a community hospital. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, there are four Level I trauma facilities and two Level II facilities in Alabama.
The Level I trauma centers in Alabama include:
- Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham, AL
- Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL
- University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, AL
- USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, AL
If necessary, injured pedestrians may also be transferred to a trauma facility in a neighboring state, often Tennessee, Georgia, or Florida.
What Are the Recoverable Damages in an Alabama Pedestrian Injury Collision?
When our Alabama injury attorney handles your pedestrian collision injury case, our goals include holding the at-fault driver accountable and recovering maximum compensation for you. We seek the money you need to cover your current and future expenses and losses related to your injuries and the crash.
Some common examples of recoverable damages in this type of accident include:
- Medical bills to date, including ambulance transportation and related costs
- Estimated future care and support costs for accident injuries
- Income losses, current and future
- Reduced earning ability for lasting impairments
- Repair or replacement of damaged personal property
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering
How Will an Alabama Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Fight for Your Best Interests?
Our auto accident lawyer knows how to navigate the claims process to pursue fair compensation for you after a pedestrian accident. The steps we may take to manage your case include:
- Working as a team, our attorney will assess your case, identify potentially liable parties, document damages, and explain your legal options
- Our team will gather evidence, including police reports, witness statements, surveillance footage, and medical records
- We will analyze evidence to develop a compelling case proving negligence and liability
- Trust our team to communicate with the insurers, handling claims and negotiating settlements
- We will file a lawsuit when necessary and handle all parts of this process, including advocating for you and representing you during trial
- Our attorney will continue to seek fair compensation through negotiation or litigation
How Long Do You Have to File a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit in Alabama?
Alabama law limits how long you can wait to file a lawsuit based on negligence. Generally, AL Code § 6-2-38 sets this deadline two years after your accident date. Exceptions could give you more or less time, though.
There are numerous advantages to hiring an attorney as soon as possible after your accident. These advantages include having our team on your side to protect your rights and preserve evidence that might disappear later. Contact us quickly to get started.
How Can You Help Your Alabama Personal Injury Case?
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, it may be highly unlikely that you will be able to collect any information from the accident scene. Your priority will be your healthy recovery. Call 9-1-1 and follow your doctor’s orders. Don’t skip any appointments or stop treatments.
When you speak with the police or the insurance company, only tell them what you know. Don’t make accusations or assumptions and definitely do not admit fault.
If you do these things, we can fight against the insurance company if they try to undervalue or deny your claim.
Discuss Your Alabama Pedestrian Accident Case With Our Team
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown provides free case evaluations to those hurt in car versus pedestrian crashes. You can learn how our Alabama pedestrian accident attorney handles these cases and discuss your legal options with our team.
Call us today to learn more.
