FAQs

You want a lawyer who has extensive experience with car accident cases and knows how to pursue them to a successful conclusion. Look for an attorney who has a track record of securing large settlements and jury awards for previous clients. It’s a good idea to pick a lawyer with a reputation for being ready […]

Our Alabama car accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means it costs you nothing to hire a lawyer. We get paid only if and when we succeed in recovering compensation for you. If our law firm obtains a settlement from the insurance company or an award from a jury, our fee is […]

Car accident lawyers can investigate the circumstances of the crash, review the police report, interview anyone who witnessed the accident, analyze photos and other evidence, and examine your medical records to determine the extent of your injuries. Your lawyer can calculate how much your personal injury claim is worth and negotiate with the insurance company […]

You should contact our attorneys as soon as possible. Under Alabama law, you have just two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The earlier you reach out to our car accident lawyers, the sooner we can start collecting evidence before it disappears and talking to witnesses before their memories fade.

Yes, you can file a wrongful death claim while the police pursue a criminal investigation. However, a wrongful death claim cannot send a defendant to jail. The only recourse surviving family members have in civil court is to seek punitive damages from the negligent party. You can use the verdict in a criminal investigation as […]

The duration of wrongful death cases varies, but most cases finish within one to three years.

Compensation in a wrongful death case is limited to punitive damages that are based on the degree of the defendant’s negligence or wrongdoing.

Yes, there is a limited amount to time in which to file a personal injury lawsuit in Alabama. Generally speaking, Alabama law allows a competent adult two years from the date of the injury to bring most types if claims. There may be exceptions for minor children under age 19. the deadline for filing a […]

Because of Alabama’s pure contributory negligence doctrine, it’s nearly impossible to recover compensation if you are found partly at fault for an accident. However, don’t just assume that you bear fault for your injuries. Instead, consult with our lawyers to find out how this law might affect your case.

The Alabama personal injury lawyers at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., work on a contingency fee basis. That means we get paid only if you win your case. The attorney’s fee is a percentage of your insurance settlement or trial award. This arrangement makes it easier for you to afford quality legal help without worrying […]