Citronelle Personal Injury Lawyers

Citronelle, Alabama has an average of 3 physicians per 1,000 people in the population. That’s about average for the nation. That means you likely won’t have to wait too long to be seen by a doctor, whether you’ve been treated at Greater mobile Urgent Care, Ascension Medical Group Providence, or Family Health Citronelle.

If someone else is liable for your injuries, you may be entitled to substantial compensation. However, you’ll need to work to get it. That’s where we step in and help. Call Hedge Copeland at 251-432-8844 to talk to our team about your case now.

Alabama Personal Injury Claims Require Careful Handling—Here’s Why You Need an Attorney

No matter where you live, it’s always recommended that you talk to a personal injury attorney before trying to negotiate with the insurance company on your own. It’s especially important in Alabama, though.

That’s because Alabama has a contributory negligence rule. This means that if your case goes to court and the other side proves that you had any responsibility at all in causing the accident, you receive nothing. It doesn’t matter if the accident caused you to suffer a catastrophic injury, the loss of your ability to work, and everything that matters to you.

Under contributory negligence, if you were even 1% liable, you receive nothing. This is a very harsh rule, and you need an attorney who can go the extra mile to prove that you did not cause the accident and share zero liability. This protects your claim and allows you to seek fair compensation.

You might assume that insurance companies use this to their benefit, and you’re absolutely right. Insurance companies are committed to padding their profit margins as much as they can, and when they can use something like contributory negligence to take advantage of consumers, they do so whenever they can. This makes it even more important to have a Citronelle personal injury lawyer with years of extensive legal experience in this field.

Not only do we have a long list of victories that include $1.5 million in a car accident claim and $2.15 million in a toxic exposure case, but we also treat every single client like family. To us, you aren’t a case number. You’re a victim whose future depends on the outcome of your claim.

That’s a huge responsibility and it’s one we take seriously. We make sure we present our clients with their options and likely outcomes, rather than pushing them to take the first settlement offer they get just so we can close their case. When you choose Hedge Copeland, you get the dependable representation you deserve during one of the most challenging periods of your life.

Cases We Take at Hedge Copeland

Our firm focuses exclusively on injury cases, so we boast a wide range of experience in this area. Some of the cases we handle include:

• Car accidents

• Bus accidents

• Truck accidents

• Slip and fall cases

• Third-party workplace injuries

• Product Liability

• Nursing home abuse

• Wrongful death

If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, we’re ready to hear about your case. Perhaps you were bitten by a dog at the nearby Fairhope Dog Park and you’re wondering if the owner is liable for your bills. Maybe you got hit by a car while walking to the Mill Creek Golf Course and the medical bills from Citronelle Medical Center just won’t stop coming. We’re ready to talk to you about your options.

What Type of Compensation Are You Owed?

Compensation options differ quite a bit between different types of cases, types of injuries, and even specific cases. You’ll likely receive compensation for:

• Medical bills

• Lost wages

• Property damage

• Pain and suffering

• Mental anguish

• Loss of consortium

If you suffer a life-changing injury that will affect you for the rest of your life, additional compensation may be available. If your injury is likely to require ongoing medical care, you may receive additional compensation to cover the cost of future medical expenses. If you are permanently unable to work or have a reduced capacity for work, compensation for lost future wages may be awarded to you.

In rare cases, punitive damages are awarded if a case goes to court. In Alabama, punitive damages can be up to three times as much as your compensatory damages, but there is a total max of $1.5 million.

Punitive damages are different from the types listed above because they are not intended to compensate the victim for their losses. The money does go to the victim, but the purpose of it is to punish the negligent party and discourage similar behavior in the future. The court awards this if the negligent party acted in malice or displayed gross negligence in their choices.

Steps to Take After an Injury

After you’re injured, take immediate steps to report the injury to the proper party. In many cases, that is the Citronelle Police Department. If you suffer a slip and fall, you’ll report your injury to the property owner.

Once you’ve done this, secure any evidence that is time sensitive. For example, if you have a slip and fall, you will want photographic evidence of the circumstances that caused you to fall. After a car crash, photos of the crash scene are crucial.

Next, get checked out by a doctor. Facilities like Greater Mobile Urgent Care in Citronelle and Ascension Medical Group are just a short drive away.

Finally, it’s time to talk to a lawyer. It takes time and effort to get the compensation you’re owed, and an attorney can help you avoid many of the hurdles that victims face.

Reach Out to Hedge Copeland Now

The legal team at Hedge Copeland, located in the state of Alabama, is prepared to delve into the details of your personal injury claim and assist you in advocating for your rights. Ready to take action? Reach out to our team online or by phone at 251-432-8844 to initiate the process.