McCalla, Alabama Automobile Accident Attorney

McCalla, Alabama, is an unincorporated community situated in Jefferson and Tuscaloosa Counties and is a suburban area southwest of Birmingham. The community benefits from access to major transportation routes, including Interstates 20/59 and 459, as well as U.S. Highway 11, facilitating connectivity to nearby cities and regions. In Jefferson County, which encompasses part of McCalla, there have been notable car accidents on 1-59, resulting in three fatalities over a two-year period. Additionally, there were numerous car accidents in McCalla resulting in severe personal injuries over this same time frame.

These statistics and incidents highlight the importance of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety in the region, including infrastructure enhancements and public awareness campaigns to promote safe driving practices. Many of these car accidents in or around McCalla are due to distracted driving. Texting and driving, general phone usage, eating and drinking in the car, helping children in the vehicle are some of the main contributors towards accidents in the area.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an accident on the roadways in McCalla or its surrounding areas, be sure to contact the McCalla car accident attorneys at Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. We will fight for you and ensure the at-fault party’s insurance company doesn’t take advantage of you. According to the law, you are entitled to financial compensation for your injuries, damage, lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. There is no reason to delay contacting us. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee agreement, meaning we do not get paid unless we recover money for you. We take no money up front and only receive payment if you are awarded money for your injuries. You can contact us online here or via phone at 844.LAW.TALK or 205.324.3600.

After a car accident, you should first prioritize safety by checking for injuries in your vehicle and other vehicles involved in the accident. Be sure to call 911 and ask for emergency medical services if the injuries warrant. If possible, you should move to a safe location and turn on hazard lights to warn other drivers. If your safety and that of others requires you to move your vehicles, please make sure to take photographs of the positions of all the vehicles involved before moving them. These photographs will help establish who was at fault and/or minimize the possibility of the other party claiming that the accident occurred a different way.

It is crucial to exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver and gather evidence by taking photographs of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and any visible injuries. Witness contact information can also be valuable, especially if there is a dispute as to what happened. Be sure to seek medical attention, even if you feel fine, as some injuries may not be immediately apparent. Many of our clients’ injuries did not surface until the next day following an accident.

Make sure and report the accident to your insurance company following an accident. Notifying your insurance company is required under your policy and can jeopardize your ability to perhaps access certain benefits under your policy. And remember, just because you put your insurance company on notice of an accident, this does not mean that you must FILE A CLAIM on your insurance. All of our efforts will be initially directed towards the at-fault party’s insurance company, and we will only involve your insurance company as a last resort.

Hiring a personal injury attorney is an essential step after your accident. Taking this step will protect your legal rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts or deny claims altogether, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. The skilled McCalla car accident attorneys at Hollis Wright understand the complexities of personal injury law and can negotiate aggressively with insurance companies to maximize your settlement. We will gather crucial evidence, such as accident reports, medical records, and witness statements, to build a strong case on your behalf. Without legal representation, you may risk accepting a low settlement offer that does not fully cover your damages. Or worse, you may do something to jeopardize your recovery of any compensation.

Our McCalla car accident attorneys can handle all legal aspects of your case, allowing you to focus on your recovery. If the at-fault party’s insurance company disputes liability or refuses to offer a fair settlement, our attorneys are prepared to take your case to court. We will calculate the full extent of your damage, including future medical expenses and pain and suffering, ensuring that you do not settle for less than you deserve. Legal procedures can be complex and time-consuming, but our experienced attorneys will handle all of it while you rest and recover.

The at-fault party’s insurance company will often use various tactics to minimize or deny a payout after an accident. One common strategy is disputing liability by arguing that you were partially or entirely at fault for the accident. They may use statements you make, witness accounts, or even traffic laws to shift some or all the blame onto you, reducing their financial responsibility. Insurance adjusters might also downplay the severity of your injuries, claiming they were pre-existing or not directly caused by the accident. They may request access to your medical records to find prior conditions they can use against your claim.

Another way insurance companies minimize payouts is by making quick, lowball settlement offers before you fully understand the extent of your injuries and damages. They know the accident victims may be financially stressed and desperate for immediate relief and will offer a settlement far lower than what the claim is worth. They may also delay processing your claim, hoping you will accept a lower amount out of frustration. Additionally, insurance companies might question the necessity of certain medical treatments or argue that your recovery should be faster than expected. Without legal representation, it can be difficult to counter these tactics, which is why hiring a personal injury attorney is crucial to ensure you receive fair compensation.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed by the actions of a reckless or negligent driver in McCalla or its surrounding areas, be sure to contact the skilled McCalla car accident attorneys at Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. We offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultations and will not take any money unless we recover financial damages for you. Don’t let large insurance companies take advantage of you. Let us fight for you, and get you the financial compensation you deserve, while you recover from your accident. We will access considerable resources—financial and otherwise—to ensure you receive MAXIMUM compensation. Don’t wait. Contact us as soon as possible after your accident so that we can begin fighting for you. You can reach us online here or via phone at 844.LAW.TALK or 205.324.3600.