Car Accidents

Statistics show that most people will be involved in at least one car accident in their lifetime, if not multiple crashes. While many accidents are minor, resulting in insignificant property damage and no injuries, others are catastrophic. When a serious car accident occurs that leaves occupants with significant damages, working with a committed car accident lawyer is a must. Attorneys at the office of Mann & Potter, P.C. are available to serve you.

Negligent Drivers Cause Car Accidents

Car accidents don’t just happen; they are the result of negligence and error, and are almost always preventable as such. Some of the top causes of car accidents in Alabama include:

• Distracted driving – Driving while distracted is practically ubiquitous these days, especially with the rise in hand-held technology. Acts of driver distraction that lead to crashes include eating while driving, attending to child passengers and pets, changing music or temperature controls, applying makeup, and, most dangerously, texting or using a cellphone while behind the wheel.

• Drunk driving – Another top killer on Alabama’s roadways is that of drunk driving. Drunk drivers take numerous lives every year, and cause injuries to many more. In addition to driving after consuming alcohol, drivers also cause collisions when they operate a motor vehicle after using drugs, including illegal drugs, over-the-counter medications, and prescription drugs.

• Speeding – When drivers speed or drive at a speed that is unsafe for conditions (even if at or below the actual speed limit), the risk of being involved in an accident is increased. Not only does speed the risk of an actual collision, but it also increases the severity of damages should an accident occur.

• Driving aggressively – Drivers may commit other acts of negligence when behind the wheel, most of which can be classified as aggressive driving. These acts include tailgating, illegally changing lanes, running red lights or stop signs, cutting off another driver, and more.

• In some cases, car accidents are caused by factors outside of the realm of driver negligence. These factors include defective roads or dangerous road conditions, defective automobiles or auto parts, and adverse weather conditions.

In some cases, car accidents are caused by factors outside of the realm of driver negligence. These factors include defective roads or dangerous road conditions, defective automobiles or auto parts, and adverse weather conditions.

Your Life Can Change in a Matter of Seconds

It takes a mere moment for a car accident to occur, and in those seconds, your life can be changed forevermore. To be sure, some of the most common injuries in a car accident, listed below, are also the most disabling—

• Traumatic brain injury;
• Spinal cord injury;
• Internal injury;
• Bone fracture injury;
• Facial injury; and
• Soft tissue injury.

These injuries aren’t just painful and disabling; they also can affect various areas of a person’s life, from their finances to their ability to work, their quality of relationships to their happiness and wellbeing. A person who suffers a serious injury may be left unable to care for themself without help, unable to get out of bed in the morning due to severe depression, or unable to maintain close and intimate relationships with friends, family, and a partner. There is no doubt that the effects of a serious car accident can reach all corners of a person’s life.

Recovering the Settlement You Deserve Isn’t Always Easy

When you have been seriously hurt in a car crash that is caused by the negligence of another party, you no doubt have an expectation that there won’t be any hesitation when it comes to paying you the settlement that you deserve. Unfortunately, car insurance companies are often more interested in saving money and maximizing profits than they are in paying claimants the compensation awards they deserve. As such, you may be offered a smaller settlement than you deserve – something that is especially common when a claimant doesn’t have legal representation. Tactics that an insurance adjuster may use to reduce the value of your claim include:

• Alleging that you contributed to your accident and injuries;
• Diminishing the extent of your injuries;
• Claiming that your injuries were pre-existing;
• Casting doubt on causation (that your injuries weren’t actually caused by the accident in relation to which you’re filing a claim); or
• Simply offering you less than you deserve, hoping that your desperation will coax you into accepting anything that you can get.

Our lawyers understand the deceptive—and sometimes downright illegal—tactics that insurance companies use, and will protect you from unfair practices.

Why Work with the Law Office of Mann & Potter, P.C.

The best thing that you can do after a car accident is to seek the course of a qualified attorney. Our law firm offers:

• Years of legal experience. Our law firm was established more than two decades ago, which means that we have years of legal experience behind our name. Over the years, we have gained insight and experience working on nearly all types of car accident cases. When it comes to managing your case, we are confident in our ability to navigate it successfully.

• History of success and numerous recognitions and accolades. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have been winning settlements and jury verdicts on the behalf of our clients throughout the course of our time in business, successfully recovering the award amounts that our clients deserve.

• Commitment to our clients. When you choose our law firm, you can be sure of the fact that we are working for you. We have the staff and resources necessary to fully commit to your case, and we promise to develop a strategy that is unique to your case. We remain available and accessible throughout the process, and never fail to make your case a priority.

• Knowledge and skill you can count on. A good lawyer isn’t just knowledgeable in the law; they’re also skilled in and out of the courtroom. The lawyers at our firm are talented negotiators, aggressive litigators, and accomplished investigators who have what it takes to secure the best outcome possible for your case.

Schedule Your Free Car Accident Consultation Today

Don’t wait a moment longer to schedule your free case consultation with our Alabama car accident lawyers at the office of Mann & Potter, P.C. You can reach us online, by phone at 205-879-9661, or in person to learn more and start building your claim.