Athens Car Accident Lawyers, Alabama
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Representing Alabama victims of car crashes caused by someone else’s negligence
You were fortunate enough to walk away from a car accident, but not without injuries that require medical attention. If you plan to pursue an injury claim, do not jeopardize your chances for recovering fair compensation for your injuries. When you work with an experienced Athens car accident attorney, you can be assured that your case is in capable hands.
At Martin & Helms, we are dedicated to fighting for the best possible outcome for our clients who have been injured because of another driver’s reckless or negligent conduct. You are welcome to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with an experienced Athens car accident lawyer. You will never pay attorney fees until we have recovered compensation for you.
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Common car crash injuries
The speed at which the vehicles were traveling at the moment of impact can have a significant impact on the type and severity of the injuries, although it is not always possible to determine the exact speed of the vehicles at the time of impact. But the type of collision – where the vehicles crashed into one another – will also have a bearing on what kinds of injuries will result from the crash and how severe they will be.
The following are examples of typical injuries that can occur in car crashes:
- Head injuries
- Brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Cuts and scrapes
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Burn injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Organ damage
Contributory negligence and your car accident claim
Alabama law contains a provision called contributory negligence, which can bar a plaintiff from recovering damages if the insurance company can prove the plaintiff is partially at fault in causing their injury. Even if you have been successful in proving that the negligence of the other driver is what caused the crash which injured you, if the defense can find evidence that shows you were at fault, you may be unable to receive compensation for your injuries and other losses. Make sure to consult with a member of our team about what this means for your claim.
The role of Colossus in your settlement offer
A significant number of major insurance companies throughout the U.S. use a computer program called Colossus to calculate the value of injury claims. Colossus is an artificial intelligence program which is designed to calculate the non-economic damages for personal injury claims. Like any other computer program, what it spits out is only as good as the data put into it. Colossus is designed to remove the human element from calculating the amount that the insurance company will compensate an injured person so that the insurance company can avoid paying what a claim is actually worth.
One of the benefits of working with an experienced Athens personal injury attorney from Martin & Helms is that we know that insurance companies can manipulate the data and underpay claims. We are here to fight for the settlement you deserve.
Is your car accident lawyer near me?
Martin & Helms is located in Huntsville and Decatur, but we serve all across the state of Alabama. Rest assured, however, that if you are critically injured and unable to come to us, we will travel to visit you in the hospital or rehabilitation center. We also offer virtual conferences and telephone consultations.
Schedule a free consultation with our experienced Athens, Alabama car accident injury lawyers today
After a car accident injury caused by another driver’s negligence, the trusted Athens personal injury lawyers at Martin & Helms are here to protect your right to recover compensation. You are welcome to call us at 256-858-7102 or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and get your legal questions answered. We also serve seriously injured clients in Decatur, Huntsville, Madison and throughout the state.