Personal Injury Lawyers in Prattville, Alabama

Prattville is home to more than 34,000 residents, and is part of the Montgomery metropolitan area that retails a small-town charm, even as the population grows every year.

Four major highways take visitors to and from Prattville, including I-65, which runs north to south, intersecting with SR 14, US 85, and US 31. US Route 82 runs south, connecting travelers to Montgomery and northwest to Tuscaloosa.

More than 150,000 individuals are injured on Alabama’s roads every year. There is usually one individual who is the at-fault party that exhibited reckless and negligent behavior that leads to the injury of another driver.

The law office of Chip Nix serves clients from Prattville and the Montgomery area to protect your rights when you are the victim of a personal injury that is not your fault.

Prattville Personal Injury

We will need to show that the defendant owed you a duty of care and that he breached that duty. That is what caused you harm and to suffer damages.

Some of the most severe injuries can result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and the loss of an appendage. Many injuries heal with time, but these can be life-altering from which you may never recover.

Types of Personal Injury include:

Car Accident – Common causes of car accidents include speeding, distracted driving, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Motorcyclists may exhibit reckless behavior and speed around vehicles. Major highways and rural roads see a disproportionate number of these severe accidents.

Workplace Injury – Falls at a workplace are the most common type of workplace injury. Unsecured heavy loads can fall on workers causing devastating and life-altering injuries. There may be a platform that collapses or scaffolding that is not secured, Heavy machinery can injure a worker, especially if safety is not a priority at the workplace.  

Product Injury – We would like to think that all products, whether used in the home, on the road, made to be consumed or implanted, are safe for their intended use. Often, we find out after the fact that they were never tested.

Premises Liability– Also known as slip and fall, there are many ways a premise can be dangerous for the customer, visitor, or even someone trespassing. From an open, unsecured space, a rickety stairway, insufficient lighting in a parking lot, and a spilled substance on the floor, premises liability covers many scenarios from an apartment to a business property that can endanger the unsuspecting visitor.

Wrongful Death – Compensation will not make up for the loss of a loved one, but in a wrongful death claim, for example, compensation will help those dependents left behind. Alabama law only allows for punitive damages in a wrongful death claim.

Prattville, AL Serious Injury Lawyer

Serious injury can result from any activity, but when caused by a negligent person, it is almost always avoidable. Federal statistics define a serious injury under the Uniform Crash Criteria guideline. They include:

• A severe laceration that results in exposed tissue, muscle, or bone or excessive blood loss.
• Any injury that results from being crushed or a broken or distorted arm or leg
• Paralysis
• Chest, abdominal, or skull injuries
• Second or third-degree burns covering 10% of the body or more
• Resulting in amputation, scarring, or contortions
• Unconscious when taken from the crash scene
• An injury to the brain resulting in traumatic brain injury or TBI
• A spinal cord injury that can result in permanent paralysis

If your serious injury leaves you unable to work, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. To remain employed, you may also require extensive adaptations to your home or vehicle. These expenses can be calculated and claimed as part of your serious injury lawsuit.

Personal Injury Compensation

The law office of Chip Nix has spent four decades seeking accountability from the at-fault party who committed the reckless act that injured another. His Prattville personal injury office is committed to fighting for the individual who was injured or killed through no fault of his own.

You have a limited period, generally two years, to bring an action before the court. This is known as the statute of limitations and if you file outside of your window, your case likely will have no standing.

Having an aggressive and compassionate representative who has your back during this difficult time will help your family bring closure to this tragic loss sooner and with the least stress.

If you are injured in a Prattville, AL accident, your first move after seeking medical help should be to call Mr. Nix at (334) 203-6669 to preserve your rights and the evidence at the scene.

You may be able to recover damages for noneconomic damages and economic damages.

Economic Damages – These are your tangible losses due to an injury. They may include a damaged vehicle and all of your medical bills, including drugs, rehab therapy, the cost of the ambulance, and the cost of an emergency room visit.

Noneconomic Damages – Pain and suffering constitute non-monetary injuries. That includes the mental impacts of an accident, physical pain, and the loss of the enjoyment of life. As far as mental damages, the courts in Alabama divide them into three categories – past, future, or punitive damages.

Pain and Suffering – Alabama has no method of calculating pain and suffering damages other than per diem and multiplier method. Medical malpractice is the only action that can provide compensation for pain and suffering.

Your Prattville Personal Injury Attorney

The only way to hold the at-fault party accountable for their negligence is to file a personal injury action. Mr. Nix will be with you through the process defending your rights to compensation as an injured victim.

Do not try to go through the process on your own. The law office of Chip Nix is available for a complimentary consultation at (334) 203-6669 or contact us online.