Fairfield, Alabama Automobile Accident Attorney

Fairfield is located on the west side of Jefferson County, just adjacent to Birmingham. Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1919, it has a rich industrial heritage and is working to revitalize its community. Geographically, major transportation infrastructure plays a significant role in Fairfield’s connectivity: the combined interstate corridor Interstate 20/59 runs right through or alongside the city, providing direct links to Birmingham and beyond.

Traffic-wise Fairfield experiences the typical challenges of a suburban/industrial zone near a major metro area. According to road-guide sources, the interstate widens from four lanes to six lanes around Fairfield as traffic enters or leaves the metro core. Locally, the city’s Public Works Department (Streets & Sanitation) handles maintenance of the municipal road network, though residents sometimes comment on traffic backups, especially during rush hours on key arterials.

If you or someone you love has been injured through no fault of their own in Fairfield or its surrounding areas, be sure to contact the Fairfield car accident attorneys as soon as possible. We will ensure the insurance company does not take advantage of you in your time of need. A car accident can have devastating effects on you and your family. Let us help you receive financial compensation for your lost wages, medical bills, emotional distress, pain and suffering and long-term health repercussions. We work on a contingency fee basis which means we don’t get paid unless and until we successfully recover money on your behalf. You will never come out of pocket if we are representing you in a car accident case. You can reach us here online or via phone at (205) 324-3600 or (844) LAW-TALK.

Roadway conditions in Alabama in general are relatively good: the statewide ranking of urban roads was very high in a recent study, which bodes well for Fairfield’s infrastructure. That said, proximity to a major interstate means that Fairfield must contend not only with local traffic but also with through-traffic, merging, and the incidents that affect the interstate system. If you’re driving in or around Fairfield, it’s wise to allow extra time for I-20/59 travel during peak periods or immediately after reported crashes, and to be mindful of ramp merging conditions as the lanes widen in the Fairfield area.

We deal with and negotiate with insurance companies on a daily basis. Remember, the insurance company of the at-fault driver only wants to minimize payouts, not help you. Even if they seem friendly, their loyalty is to their company’s bottom line, not you. Let our Fairfield car accident attorneys at Hollis Wright handle your claim and the insurance company while you take time to heal.

Our team of attorneys has decades of experience handling car accident claims for victims. We have handled, settled and/or tried hundreds of car accident claims in the Circuit Courts of Jefferson County, Alabama, Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions. Our attorneys have established a strong reputation for handling car accident cases in front of the judges and juries in Jefferson County, Alabama and we are confident that we can help you and your family obtain justice and the compensation you deserve.

The automobile insurance companies can be ruthless, insensitive and aggressive when it comes to defending and denying claims. Our attorneys have seen all the tricks and tactics utilized by these insurance companies and are equipped to combat them.

Some of the tactics the insurance companies will employ are:

• 1. Getting you to admit partial fault. They may call you right after the accident, act sympathetic, and casually ask questions like:
  • a. “Could you have been going a little fast?”
  • b. “Did you see the other driver before impact?”
  • c. “Were you eating, drinking, on your phone at the time of the accident?”

Even innocent statements can later be used to claim you were partially at fault. Under Alabama law, you are prohibited from recovering compensation for your injuries if you are even partially at fault. This is called contributory negligence. Our advice is don’t talk to the at-fault driver’s insurance company after a car accident. Call and speak with the Fairfield car accident attorneys of Hollis, Wright & Clay, first.

• 2. Quick lowball settlement offers. They might offer you money right away. “We can cut you a check today for $2,000.) Consider things you don’t know yet before you agree.
  • a. You don’t know the full extent of your injuries.
  • b. You haven’t been able to speak to an attorney.
  • c. Once you agree to settle, there is no going back.

Once you accept a settlement, you waive your right to any further compensation, even if your injuries get worse, medical bills increase or lost wages turn out to be much higher than originally thought.

• 3. Downplaying or disputing your injuries. They may argue that:
  • a. Your injuries are “minor” or “pre-existing.”
  • b. You didn’t get treatment soon enough, implying you’re exaggerating.
  • c. You haven’t been to the doctor in a while so you must not be that hurt.

They will use gaps in treatment or vague medical records to reduce payouts.

• 4. Requesting unnecessary or broad medical authorizations. They might ask you to sign a release so they can “verify” your injuries—but what they really want is access to your entire medical history to look for unrelated issues that they can blame your injuries on.
• 5. Recording statements to use against you. They’ll often ask if they can record your call. They’re trained to get you to say things that will hurt your claim. You are not legally required to record a statement to the other driver’s insurer.
• 6. Delaying the process. They may:
  • a. Stall communication,
  • b. Lose paperwork,
  • c. Ask for redundant documentation.

They do all of this in hopes you’ll get frustrated or desperate and settle for less.

• 7. Discouraging you from hiring a lawyer. They may say things like: “You don’t need an attorney—we can handle this directly.” They do this because studies show that people represented by attorneys receive much higher settlements on average.

1. Don’t give a recorded statement or discuss fault.
2. Don’t sign anything until you understand it.
3. Document everything: photos, medical visits, lost wages, moments of pain and discomfort, etc.
4. Keep communicating in writing when possible.
5. Call the Fairfield car accident attorneys at Hollis Wright to represent you and ensure you get the financial settlement you deserve.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident in Fairfield or its surrounding area, don’t take on the at-fault party’s insurance company on your own. Remember, the insurance adjusters are not on your side; they are only concerned with their company’s bottom line. This means they will try to settle with you for the least amount of money possible. Let us handle the insurance company and your claim while you rest, recover and attempt to return to a normal life. We will negotiate on your behalf to ensure you are fairly compensated for your injuries and receive what Alabama law says you are entitled to receive for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress and permanency.

We do not get paid unless we recover financial compensation for you, so there’s no reason not to contact us. You can reach us online here or via phone at (205) 324-3600 or (844) LAW-TALK. Your consultation is always FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.