Loxley

Legal Representation for Accident Victims in Loxley

Loxley is home to about 2,000 residents and located just south of the interchange between I-10 and Route 59. U.S. Route 90 passes through the center of the town, connecting it to Mobile to the west and Florida to the east. The Loxley area has a handful of small ponds and several public parks, including the large Loxley Municipal Park in the northern part of the town. As in other Alabama communities, the risk of car crashes and other accidents is unavoidable. If you or someone in your family has been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, Loxley personal injury lawyer Whit A. Thomas can help. He is ready to apply his extensive experience and legal skills to obtaining the maximum available compensation in your case and holding negligent parties accountable for the injuries and losses that they cause.

Understanding the Process of Bringing a Personal Injury Claim

Under Alabama law, if another party causes an accident that results in your suffering injuries, you can usually file a personal injury lawsuit against that party. We handle a wide range of personal injury claims, including those based on car accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and defective product accidents.

Most personal injury claims are rooted in negligence, which occurs when careless behavior by another person or entity, or a combination of people or entities, causes your accident and injuries. For example, a driver who speeds excessively and winds up causing an accident would likely be deemed negligent. Another example of negligence would be if a surgeon operates on the wrong body part. When filing a negligence lawsuit, generally, a personal injury attorney in the Loxley area must show that the defendant had a duty to act in a reasonable manner, the defendant failed to act in a reasonable manner, the defendant’s failure to act in a reasonable manner was a direct and proximate cause of the accident, and you suffered harm as a result. Each of these elements must be demonstrated before any damages can be recovered. However, they need to be demonstrated only by the preponderance of the evidence, which is a relatively moderate standard of proof.

Negligence in Alabama can be complicated because of the state’s contributory negligence laws. Alabama has a particularly harsh rule for victims. If an accident victim is determined to be even 1 percent at fault for the accident, under the contributory negligence law, the judge or jury would rule in favor of the defendant. In other words, if a plaintiff had any degree of fault for the accident, they will be barred from recovering any compensation. For instance, a driver who struck a pedestrian might argue that the pedestrian was partly responsible because they were not paying attention. This rule can make it more difficult for plaintiffs to recover damages, which is why it is important to hire a Loxley personal injury attorney who can anticipate arguments that the defendant might make and strategize accordingly.

If negligence is established, you may be able to recover a variety of damages, including medical bills, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, lost wages, disability, disfigurement, and more. Each case is different, and we will work carefully to show the full scope of the harm that you have suffered. This may involve consulting experts from various fields, such as doctors, therapists, or vocational rehabilitation specialists.

Seek Assistance from a Personal Injury Lawyer in the Loxley Area

If you have been injured or your loved one has been killed in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for what you have gone through. While no amount of money can undo the harm that you suffered, it can help ease the financial burden that often arises after an accident. With over two decades of experience, Whit A. Thomas is a diligent advocate for victims and is dedicated to guiding you through the aftermath of an accident. To find out more about your legal options at no cost, call us at (251) 943-9330 or contact us online.