Licensed attorney since 2007. Licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and Washington D.C.
Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer
Your Birmingham Car Accident Attorney — Trial-Ready, Results-Focused
A serious crash at Malfunction Junction (I-20/59 & I-65), on Red Mountain Expressway (US-280/31), I-459, or Lakeshore Parkway can upend your life in seconds; Bodewell Injury Group’s Birmingham car accident lawyers leverage defense-insider insight and courtroom experience to pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, vehicle loss, and future care.
Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win: (205) 533-7878
Why Choose Bodewell in Birmingham
| Advantage | Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Trial-ready mindset | Every file is built for a Jefferson County jury, pressuring insurers to settle on fair terms. |
| Defense-insider insight | Our attorneys previously defended carriers—now we use that playbook against them. |
| Local credibility | Regular appearances in Jefferson County Circuit Court; fluent with UAB, Grandview, St. Vincent’s, and Brookwood records workflows. |
| Proven results* | Multi-million recoveries in catastrophic-injury and wrongful-death matters. |
Birmingham Car-Crash Cases We Handle
| Crash Type or Hot-Spot | Evidence We Secure |
|---|---|
| I-20/59 & I-65 “Malfunction Junction” lane-change and merge impacts | Traffic-cam video, EDR/black-box data, lane-change and speed analyses |
| US-280/31 Red Mountain Expressway rear-enders and left-turns | CCTV, intersection timing data, crash-reconstruction mapping |
| I-459 and Lakeshore Parkway commuter corridors | Dash-cam, GPS/telematics, eyewitness affidavits |
| DUI, distracted-driving, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims | Toxicology, phone-use subpoenas, UM/UIM policy layer analysis |
Alabama Rules Drivers Ask About
- Deadline to file: most Alabama personal-injury claims must be filed within two years of the crash; do not assume negotiations pause time.
- Fault standard: Alabama follows pure contributory negligence—even a small percentage of fault can bar recovery, so precise evidence matters.
- Insurance layers: UM/UIM coverage and med-pay can help when the at-fault driver is uninsured or underinsured; we identify and pursue every available layer.
Compensation We Pursue
- ER transport, surgery, rehab, and future medical care
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
- Vehicle total loss, diminished value, rental and out-of-pocket costs
- Punitive damages where reckless conduct is proven
What To Do After a Birmingham Car Accident
- Call 911 and request a Birmingham Police crash report; photograph vehicles, skid marks, and signals.
- Seek care at UAB Hospital, Grandview Medical Center, St. Vincent’s, or Brookwood; follow all medical guidance.
- Preserve dash-cam and phone photos; do not repair or dispose of the vehicle before we review EDR data.
- Avoid recorded statements and social posts until you have counsel.
- Call (205) 533-7878 so our rapid-response team can send preservation letters and secure time-sensitive evidence.
Birmingham Car-Accident FAQ
How long do I have to file? Generally two years from the crash; unique facts or defendants can affect timing, so confirm your exact deadline.
What if I may be partly at fault? Alabama’s contributory-negligence rule makes evidence critical; our team builds liability proof to defeat blame-shifting tactics.
Should I use my own insurance? We often pursue UM/UIM and med-pay while preserving your rights against the at-fault driver; we handle subrogation issues.
Will my case settle or go to court? Many settle, but we prepare every file for trial in Jefferson County Circuit Court so insurers take your claim seriously.
Talk to a Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer Today
*Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; this information is general and not legal advice.
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