Madison Personal Injury Lawyers, Alabama
Helping injury victims get the compensation they deserve
Madison is quickly becoming a place where many families want to live. As with most vibrant cities, there is always a chance that one person’s negligence could lead to another person’s misfortune. When it does, we are there to help you get through it.
At Martin & Helms, we’ve been fighting for injury victims for more than 20 years. Our experienced Madison personal injury lawyers work aggressively to determine who is liable for your injuries, and to secure the compensation you need to survive. We have a strong and respected track record of negotiating fair settlements and securing significant jury awards for our clients. Contact us to learn more.
What is a “personal injury” claim?
When you sustain injuries as the result of someone else’s negligence, you can file a claim for compensation through the civil justice system. A crime does not need to have been committed for you to make this claim, but you do have to prove that you suffered a harm, injury, or loss in some way.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Alabama has a statute of limitations of two years for injury claims. Generally speaking, that means you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury claim.
What kinds of damages am I entitled to receive?
Depending on the nature of your case, you may be entitled to economic losses (medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other quantifiable losses) and non-economic losses (pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other less-tangible assets). In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages: damages designed to punish egregious conduct, recklessness, and/or wrongdoing.
If your loved one has died and you file a wrongful death claim, you are only entitled to claim punitive damages.
Personal injury claims we handle
At Martin & Helms, we handle a wide array of cases for injury victims in Madison and throughout the state. The most common types of claims we handle are:
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Premises liability claims, such as slips/trips and falls, animal attacks, or negligent security claims
- Worksite injury claims, including workers’ compensation
- Construction accidents
- Nursing home negligence and abuse
- Insurance claims and disputes
- Catastrophic injury claims, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and burn injuries
- Wrongful death claims
- Fires and explosions
We also handle insurance disputes on behalf of corporate clients, as well as insurance settlement negotiations for people injured in vehicle accidents.
Helping victims of car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
Most car accidents occur when two cars collide with each other. The careless driver needs to be held accountable for the physical hurt, mental suffering, and economic losses his or her carelessness causes. Whether you were in a single-car crash or a multi-car pileup, a collision with a truck driver, hit by a driver while walking, or sustained injuries in a bike or motorcycle accident, you can trust us to fight for you.
Help for victims of defective products
Our Madison defective product lawyers represent clients in the following types of product liability claims, among others:
- Defective medical devices
- Faulty car parts
- Defective drugs
- Defective appliances
- Defective machinery and equipment
Key addresses and phone numbers
Some critical information for victims and families of Madison County accident victims are:
- Madison County Police Department
- Address: 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
- Phone: (256) 722-7190
- Madison Fire & Rescue
- Station 1: 101 Mill Rd.
- Station 2: 1115 Hughes Rd.
- Station 3: 12266 County Line Rd.
- Phone: (256) 772-3326
- Madison County Courthouse
- Address: 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
- Phone: (256) 722-7190
- Madison Hospital
- Address: 8375 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758
- Phone: (256) 265-2012
Experience Matters. Call trusted Madison County Alabama personal injury lawyers today
At Martin & Helms, we have the experience and resources to help personal injury victims get justice. For more than 20 years, we’ve tried cases before juries and negotiated large settlements. For help now, call 256-539-1990 or use our contact form to schedule an appointment. Consultations are free. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.