An accident can change your life in an instant. The physical injuries, medical expenses, and time away from work can feel overwhelming. When someone else’s careless actions caused the accident, you have the right to pursue compensation for those losses. At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, our personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, Alabama, works with injury victims to seek financial recovery.
Call us today for a free case consultation. Learn how our law firm helps clients understand their rights, navigate the legal process, and take action to pursue the compensation they need.
What to Do After an Accident in Birmingham
What you do immediately after an accident can affect your health, your legal rights, and your ability to seek compensation. Our legal team helps our clients protect themselves from the start by offering clear steps to follow after an accident:
- Seek Medical Attention: Your health comes first. Even if you do not feel immediate pain, injuries like internal damage, head trauma, or soft tissue injuries can appear later. Getting medical care creates documentation that connects your injuries to the accident, which is essential for your legal claim.
- Report the Incident: Depending on the accident, report it to the appropriate authority. For car accidents, contact local law enforcement. For falls or other incidents on private property, notify the property owner or manager. A formal report creates evidence to support your claim.
- Document the Scene: If you are physically able, take photos or videos of the scene. Capture vehicle damage, hazardous conditions, visible injuries, or anything that may help establish liability. Get names and contact information for witnesses whenever possible.
- Avoid Discussing Fault: Do not admit fault or make statements about the accident, especially to insurance representatives or on social media. Even casual comments can be used against you later.
Then contact the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown. The sooner you speak with our lawyer, the sooner we can protect your rights. We help injury victims take the right steps to preserve evidence and understand their legal options.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents that result from negligence, carelessness, or wrongful conduct. At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we represent clients in many types of personal injury cases, including the following:
- Car Accidents: Negligent drivers cause accidents through distracted driving, speeding, reckless behavior, or driving under the influence. We help victims of these crashes seek compensation for injuries, property damage, and other losses.
- Truck Accidents: Commercial truck collisions often involve serious injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. We handle cases involving driver fatigue, unsafe loading, improper maintenance, and violations of federal safety regulations.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists face unique risks on the road, especially when drivers fail to yield or check blind spots. We represent motorcycle accident victims and pursue compensation for their injuries.
- Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrians are vulnerable to severe injuries when struck by vehicles, especially in crosswalks or near intersections. We advocate for pedestrians harmed by negligent drivers.
- Bicycle Accidents: Cyclists have the right to share the road, but careless drivers often cause preventable accidents. We help injured cyclists recover damages for medical care and lost income.
- Slip and Fall Incidents: Property owners must maintain safe conditions for visitors. Falls caused by wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poor lighting often result in injury claims. We handle slip and fall cases on both public and private property.
- Premises Liability: Injuries caused by hazardous property conditions, inadequate security, or other dangers fall under premises liability law. We help clients injured in stores, apartment complexes, and other properties.
- Workplace Injuries: While workers’ compensation covers some injuries, third-party claims may apply when someone other than your employer is responsible. We pursue claims involving defective equipment, negligent contractors, and other third parties.
In each case, we investigate the accident, identify responsible parties, and pursue compensation tailored to the client’s specific injuries and damages.
Compensation We Will Seek in Your Personal Injury Cases
An injury caused by negligence often brings significant financial and personal challenges. Compensation in a personal injury case can address the full scope of your losses, including such items as:
- Medical expenses, such as emergency care, hospital bills, rehabilitation, and ongoing treatment
- Lost wages for time missed from work
- Loss of future earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous job
- Pain and suffering related to physical injuries
- Emotional distress, including anxiety or depression, caused by the accident
- Property damage, including vehicle repairs or replacement
Every case is unique, and the amount of compensation depends on the severity of the injury, the impact on your life, and the available evidence. We work to pursue financial recovery that reflects your specific situation.
Our focus is to help clients achieve a resolution that supports their physical, financial, and emotional recovery.
How We Support Personal Injury Clients Through the Legal Process
Attorney Dwayne Brown believes in limiting the number of cases we handle so that every client receives our full attention. From the moment you contact us, we work to understand how the accident has affected every area of your life and to guide you through each step of the legal process.
Our approach prioritizes your physical, emotional, and financial well-being while building a strong foundation for your claim. We stay focused on your needs as your case progresses and ensure that you have the information necessary to make informed decisions.
We take the time to build relationships with our clients by:
- Learning how your injury affects your daily life,
- Checking in regularly on your recovery
- Making sure you receive the proper medical care
- Recommending experienced physicians, specialists, and psychologists if needed
- Providing consistent updates on your case
- Responding to your questions
- Adjusting our approach as your situation evolves
Throughout your case, we educate you about the legal system so that you can make choices with confidence.
A personal injury case involves several critical stages. We guide you through each phase to ensure your rights are protected and your case remains on track:
- Investigating the accident to determine how it happened and who is responsible
- Collecting physical evidence, such as photos, videos, or physical evidence
- Interviewing eyewitnesses
- Reviewing police reports, medical records, and other documentation
- Consulting accident reconstruction experts when necessary
- Deterring your damages to establish the value of fair compensation
- Handling all communications and negotiations with insurance companies
- Reviewing settlement offers and explaining your options
If a trial becomes necessary, we will also prepare every aspect of your case and advocate for your rights in the courtroom. Throughout the process, we will explain how to protect your claim, including the importance of documentation and avoiding actions that could jeopardize your case.
Also, we work on contingency, so you pay nothing upfront. We only receive our attorney’s fees if we secure compensation for you.
At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we are committed to guiding you through both your recovery and the legal process with care and clarity. Our goal is to help you pursue the compensation you need while minimizing stress and uncertainty during this challenging time.
Results, Credentials, and Recognition
Our firm has helped clients recover over $100,000,000 in settlements and verdicts. With more than 30 years of experience handling personal injury cases, we understand how to advocate for injury victims effectively.
The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown has been recognized by several respected legal organizations, including:
- Super Lawyers
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
In addition to these recognitions by our peers, our client’s testimonials also reflect a commitment to serving injury victims with professionalism and focus.
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Alabama
Under AL Code § 6-2-38, you generally have two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This legal deadline is known as the statute of limitations.
If you fail to file a lawsuit within this timeframe, you may lose your right to seek compensation through the courts, regardless of the severity of your injuries or the strength of your case. Plus, certain situations, such as cases involving minors, may have different deadlines.
It is important to speak with our law firm as soon as possible to ensure you meet the applicable filing requirements. Early notice also allows us to collect evidence before it is lost or destroyed.
Speak With a Birmingham Personal Injury Lawyer Today
You should not have to face the financial and emotional challenges of an injury alone. If you were hurt because of someone else’s negligence, we are ready to help. At the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown, we represent injury victims in Birmingham, Alabama, and the surrounding areas.
We offer a free case consultation to help you understand your rights and legal options. There is no cost to speak with us, and you do not pay any attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We work on a contingency basis, so our interests stay aligned with yours.
Contact us today for your free consultation and take the first step toward pursuing the compensation you deserve.
