Steps to Take after an Accident

Preparing for your injury lawsuit in Alabama

Being involved in an accident is an overwhelming, stressful experience that is difficult to prepare for and hard to deal with.  While there is no way to truly nullify the negative effects of an accident on your daily life, taking the proper steps after you have suffered an injury can greatly impact your future. 

The personal injury attorneys at Cobb, Boyd, White & Cobb are here to help you recover emotional, physical, and financial damages for your injuries if you decide to file an Alabama personal injury lawsuit.  We review the details surrounding your accident, establish negligence, and perform other key tasks based on the information you present and we uncover as we prepare your case.

Alabama personal injury litigation

If you have been injured due to someone else's careless or reckless behavior, following the steps outlined below can be beneficial to your personal injury lawsuit in Alabama.  Injury lawsuits rely heavily on evidence and testimony from witnesses, so it is important to collect as much information as you can.

• Contact the police.  Police officers should always be called to the scene of an accident even if it seems relatively minor.  Police reports are useful tools for attorneys as they investigate accidents.
• Obtain contact information for all parties involved in the accident and witnesses.  Testimonies from those who saw or were involved in an accident are always a large part of personal injury litigation in Alabama.  You want to be able to reach anyone who may be able to help you, and your attorney needs to have the contact information for all involved parties in the event of a lawsuit.
• Take photos of the scene of the accident. Photographs can show a judge or jury road conditions, damage to the area your accident took place in, faulty or dangerous products or premises, and even things like blood on the ground.  However gruesome or depressing, photos force the viewer to confront the reality of an accident. 
• Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.  Not all injuries are immediately evident after an accident, and traumatic brain injuries or internal bleeding may not be apparent. Records of doctor's visits also bolster your defense.
• Gather and keep damaged property—or document its existence.  Physical evidence is a powerful weapon in any Alabama personal injury lawsuit.  Being able to bring damaged items into court—or show photos of damaged property—is irrefutable evidence of the accident's negative impact.
• Write down a complete account of the accident.  Memories fade as time passes, and it is crucial you have as detailed an account of your accident as possible.  Your notes can be a great help to your case.
• Obtain copies of police reports and medical records.  Police reports and medical records play an important role in personal injury lawsuits in Alabama.  Police reports may indicate liability, and medical records are physical documents detailing your injuries and the treatment you sought.  Records linking ongoing medical attention to the injuries you sustained can strengthen your injury claim.
• Contact an attorney.  Filing a personal injury claim may seem straightforward at first glance, but insurance companies may try to make you take less in damages than you truly deserve.  A talented personal injury lawyer can ensure you receive appropriate compensation for your injuries.

Alabama Personal Injury Settlements

The majority of personal injury cases result in a settlement that occurs prior to trial.  Many of these settlements are for significant amounts of money, often into the millions of dollars.  The attorneys at Cobb, White, Boyd & Cobb have extensive experience with personal injury settlements in Alabama.  The lawyers at our Alabama injury law firm know how to fight to achieve the maximum fair compensation that you deserve for your injuries.

Typical Alabama injury settlement awards sought by our law firm

The lawyers at Cobb, White, Boyd & Cobb understand the intricacies of valuing your claim to negotiate an Alabama personal injury settlement.  We have experts on hand to assist with developing your case, and we have extensive experience with strategizing and negotiating for the best possible personal injury settlement in Alabama for your claim.

In the event our personal injury lawyers decides that we can represent you, the compensation and damage that we can seek to recover for you via an injury settlement in Alabama include the following:

We have available expert witnesses whose testimony may be sought to influence the amount you can collect.

Contact Cobb, Boyd, White & Cobb

One of Dothan's most prestigious law firms, Cobb, Boyd, White & Cobb is here if you have been injured and need legal assistance.  Our firm's attorneys have more than 80 years' collective experience filing Alabama personal injury lawsuits for those hurt due to the reckless, careless, or negligent behavior of others.  Contact our office online or call us at 1.800.AL.TRIAL to schedule a free initial consultation regarding your injury lawsuit.