Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers in Scottsboro

When you are going through a difficult time after a car accident or other serious injury, you need dependable advice that can help you move forward. The Scottsboro personal injury attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., are ready to serve people who have been seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents or other types of personal injury accidents and someone else was at fault.

Let our experienced injury attorneys review the details of your accident claim and discuss your legal options.

Having a knowledgeable Scottsboro personal injury attorney standing up for you can reduce your stress and allow you to focus on your recovery. The attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., have the courtroom experience and understanding of the law that other Alabama lawyers and legal publications have cited as exceptional.

We are committed to providing legal representation to individuals and families in Scottsboro and across North Alabama who are trying to recover from serious injuries caused by others. We offer the strength and dependable guidance you need during stressful times. Call 256-677-4376 for a free consultation with a Scottsboro personal injury lawyer or use our online attorney contact form. We are justifiably proud of the case results we have obtained for injured Alabamians who placed their trust in us.

Our Personal Injury Attorney in Scottsboro Can Help

Our experienced Scottsboro personal injury attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., have represented numerous individuals who were struggling to recover from serious injuries. You may have questions about how to get your life back on track. We will answer your questions and offer dependable legal guidance based on decades of helping families across North Alabama. Our compassionate attorneys grew up in the Tennessee Valley and care about our clients’ well-being.

If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries in a car accident or other personal injury accident in Scottsboro or Jackson County, you may be unable to work and your family may be experiencing financial stress. We represent personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis. We understand that you cannot afford out-of-pocket legal costs at this time. With a contingency fee arrangement, you have the reassurance of having the services of a highly qualified personal injury law firm without having to pay money out of pocket. We do not get paid unless we win compensation for you through a settlement or jury award.

After accepting your case, we will start to work promptly determining how the personal injury accident occurred, compiling evidence and identifying all the potentially responsible parties. Our Scottsboro car accident attorneys may work with traffic reconstruction experts to determine precisely how a complex car accident happened. In cases involving disabling injuries, we may work with financial planners to project the lifetime costs of your injuries and their effect on your ability to earn income.

Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is a well-established law firm. From our office in Huntsville, we serve clients in Scottsboro and throughout North Alabama. We have the experience and resources to take on big insurance companies and the commitment to see a difficult case through to resolution. We do not get paid a legal fee unless we obtain compensation for you. Let our Scottsboro personal injury attorneys handle the negotiations with the insurance companies while you focus on regaining your health and your family.

Scottsboro Legal Information

The attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., are experienced negotiators who deal with insurance companies every day. Our attorneys often resolve personal injury claims without a trial. Our personal injury lawyers attempt to negotiate a fair settlement without going to trial because it allows our client to receive the compensation they need more quickly. However, it is important to be prepared to go to court.

If an insurance company refuses to agree to a fair settlement, our attorneys will be ready to pursue a fair outcome in court. Personal injury claims are civil matters. In Alabama, personal injury lawsuits, in which more than $10,000 is in dispute, are filed in Circuit Court. Scottsboro is the county seat of Jackson County, and the county courthouse is located there. Personal injury lawsuits involving injuries caused by negligence in Scottsboro are filed in Jackson County Circuit Court in Scottsboro.

• Jackson County Circuit Court Clerk
  102 E. Laurel St. #307
  Scottsboro, AL 35768
  Phone: (256) 574-9320

Hospitals Serving Scottsboro, Alabama

Scottsboro is located in the Appalachian foothills region of northeastern Alabama beside Lake Guntersville and the Tennessee River. Scottsboro and Jackson County have attracted notable industrial development in recent years, including automotive parts manufacturers, a Johns Manville plant that produces commercial roofing products, Maples Rugs and a Google data center in Stevenson. U.S. Highway 72 serves the area and five interstates are in close proximity.

Residents of Jackson County who sustain injuries in car crashes, construction accidents and workplace accidents requiring emergency care are taken to Highlands Medical Center for treatment. Highlands Medical Center, a 170-bed non-profit hospital, serves residents of Scottsboro and Jackson County. It includes Highlands Therapy Center, which offers a broad range of physical therapy and rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy and industrial rehabilitation.

• Highlands Medical Center
  380 Woods Cove Road
  Scottsboro, AL 35768
  Phone: (256) 259-4444

Even if you have not been discharged from the hospital, you can still get answers to your legal questions. The attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., can meet with you at your hospital, rehabilitation center or other location convenient to you if your injuries limit your ability to visit our law office.

Types of Cases Our Scottsboro Personal Injury Lawyers Handle

The attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., represent individuals who have sustained serious personal injuries in a wide range of accidents caused by the carelessness of others in Scottsboro. Our practice areas include:

Car Accidents

A serious car accident can disrupt your life and the lives of your loved ones. In many cases, some type of carelessness or error by a driver leads to an auto accident. A driver may be speeding, carelessly disregarding traffic signals, intoxicated or distracted and be at fault in a car accident. Our attorneys represent Scottsboro residents who are injured in car crashes that were someone’s else’s fault.

Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclists are more likely to be seriously injured if they are involved in a collision with a car or truck. Riders are vulnerable to serious head, neck and spinal injuries if another driver fails to see an oncoming motorcycle and pulls in front of the biker. Most riders are safety conscious and obey Alabama traffic laws. Errors by other drivers are the cause of many motorcycle accidents. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Scottsboro, you want to choose a law firm with a strong record of results helping injured people recover from their injuries.

Boating Accidents

If you or a loved one is injured in a boating accident on Lake Guntersville caused by a reckless boater or an intoxicated boater, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your losses. Boating is a popular recreational activity among Scottsboro residents who have easy access to Lake Guntersville, Alabama’s largest lake. But if a boat operator is inexperienced, intoxicated or not keeping a proper lookout, a boat accident can cause serious injuries. An error by a boat operator can cause a collision with another boat or with fixed objects, resulting in a capsized boat and drownings. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a boating accident due to another’s negligence, let the Guntersville boat accident attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., offer guidance about how best to move forward.

Workplace Accidents

An employee who is injured on the job in Scottsboro is generally entitled to worker’s compensation benefits regardless of who caused the accident. As an injured worker, you may be unsure how to proceed if your employer has disputed or denied your claim for medical benefits after a workplace injury. You should speak with an experienced Alabama worker’s compensation lawyer about the situation. We offer a free consultation to review the details of your workplace injury. Our attorneys help injured workers in North Alabama receive the benefits to which they are entitled after on-the-job accidents. Having a knowledgeable attorney standing up for your rights as an injured worker can make all the difference.

Trust the Experience of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.

Our Scottsboro personal injury attorneys have been standing up for injury victims throughout North Alabama for decades. The lawyers of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., bring more than 90 years of combined legal experience to each case we handle. We have deep roots in North Alabama and are proud of what we have accomplished on behalf of many Alabamians. Please call us to schedule a free consultation about your Scottsboro injury case. If you choose to work with us, we will do everything possible to help you find the resources to rebuild your life.

Not in Scottsboro? Not a Problem

The personal injury lawyers at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., are here to assist you, as we have helped many Alabamians.  We are proud to help injury victims in Athens, Albertville, Decatur, Florence, and Huntsville.

Scottsboro Personal Injury Practice Areas

The personal injury lawyers at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., have been helping injured victims in Alabama since 1966. We handle a variety of cases including:

• Insurance Disputes
• Alcohol Liability
• Trucking Accidents
• Automobile Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Stryker Hip Implant Recall
• Product Liability
• Construction Accidents
• Lawnmower Injuries
• Premises Liability

• Social Security Disability
• Workers Compensation
• WARN Act Claims
• Pharmaceutical Liability
• Medical Devices
• Wrongful Death
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Business Disputes
• Dog Bites