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The Wilson PC - Atlanta's Top Personal Injury Lawyers

Birmingham Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer

Experienced Birmingham personal injury attorneys helping accident victims across Jefferson County recover maximum compensation under Alabama law. Free consultation.

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After an accident in Birmingham, you are dealing with pain, appointments, missed work and an insurance adjuster looking for any reason to say the crash was partly your fault. In Alabama, that reason can cost you your whole claim.

The Wilson PC helps injury victims across Jefferson County, including Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Bessemer and the surrounding communities, pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income and the real impact an injury has on your life.

From Malfunction Junction to U.S. 280, Birmingham Crashes Get Complicated Fast

The I-65 / I-20/59 interchange downtown, the Red Mountain Expressway and the long signal-to-signal stretch of U.S. 280 put commuters, freight and out-of-state traffic on the same pavement. When a wreck involves several vehicles or a dispute about who had the light, the insurer's first move is to look for any share of blame it can put on you.

Alabama's pure contributory negligence rule makes that search worth the insurer's time: a person found even slightly at fault can be barred from recovering anything. We get to the evidence first, from camera footage to the crash report, so the record shows what really happened.

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Injury Cases Our Birmingham Lawyers Handle

Six practice areas, one downtown office, all of Jefferson County.

Birmingham Car Accidents

Rear-end crashes, intersection collisions and interstate pileups on I-65, I-20/59, I-459.

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Birmingham Truck Accidents

18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes along the I-65 / I-20/59 interchange downtown and the freight corridors through Jefferson County.

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Birmingham Motorcycle Accidents

Left-turn, lane-change and hit-and-run crashes that leave Birmingham riders with serious injuries.

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Birmingham Personal Injury

Falls, dog bites, medical negligence and every other injury caused by someone else's carelessness in Birmingham.

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Birmingham Wrongful Death

Guidance for Birmingham families after a fatal accident, under Alabama's unique wrongful death law.

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Birmingham Workers' Compensation

Medical care and wage benefits for Birmingham workers hurt on the job, and third-party claims when someone else is at fault.

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Five Things to Do After an Accident in Birmingham

  1. Get medical care first. Call 911 if anyone is hurt. UAB Hospital is the trauma center for the Birmingham area, and a same-day exam creates the record that ties your injuries to the accident.
  2. Report it to the right agency. Inside the city limits that is the Birmingham Police Department. Elsewhere in the county it is the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or the state troopers. Alabama law requires an injury crash to be reported immediately (Ala. Code § 32-10-5).
  3. Collect what you can at the scene. Photos of the vehicles or the hazard, the other party's insurance details, and names and phone numbers for witnesses.
  4. Say little to the other side's insurer. You can confirm the basics. Do not guess about speed, distance or fault, and do not agree to a recorded statement.
  5. Call a lawyer before you sign anything. A release ends the claim for good. We review any offer at no charge.

What a Birmingham Injury Claim Can Include

Alabama law allows an injured person to recover the full measure of what the injury cost, as long as the claim is proved. We document each category:

  • Emergency treatment, surgery and hospital stays
  • Rehabilitation, medication and future medical care
  • Wages lost while you recover and any lasting loss of earning ability
  • Physical pain, emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
  • Damage to your vehicle and other property
  • Punitive damages when the conduct was wanton, such as drunk driving (Ala. Code § 6-11-20)

Birmingham Injury Claims: Local Facts You Will Need

Courts, agencies and deadlines that come up in almost every Jefferson County injury case.

Where lawsuits are filedJefferson County Circuit Court, 10th Judicial Circuit, Birmingham Division, 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203. Claims arising in western Jefferson County are filed in the Bessemer Division, 1851 Second Ave. N., Bessemer.
Who investigates crashesBirmingham Police Department inside the city limits; the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Alabama state troopers elsewhere in the county.
Trauma careUAB Hospital. Other area hospitals include Grandview Medical Center, Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.
Main crash corridorsI-65, I-20/59, I-459, U.S. 31, U.S. 280 and the Red Mountain Expressway.
Traffic deaths, 2024103 in Jefferson County, according to the ALDOT 2024 Alabama Crash Facts report.
Deadline to file suitTwo years from the injury for most claims (Ala. Code § 6-2-38).
Claims against a city or countyA sworn claim against a city must be presented within six months (Ala. Code § 11-47-23); a claim against a county within 12 months (Ala. Code § 11-12-8).
Crash reportAvailable from ALEA for $15 online at alabamadl.alea.gov or at any ALEA Driver License office.

What Jefferson County Clients Get From The Wilson PC

A Birmingham injury case is shaped by local details: whether the Birmingham Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office wrote the report, whether you were treated at UAB Hospital or Grandview, and whether the suit belongs in the Birmingham Division or the Bessemer Division of the circuit court.

It is also shaped by Alabama law that works differently from most states: contributory negligence, the wantonness and last-clear-chance exceptions, and a two-year deadline to file suit.

We build the file for a jury from the first week, because that is what moves an insurance company.

What You Can Expect From Our Birmingham Team

  • No fee unless we recover money for you
  • An attorney who knows your file
  • Evidence gathered before it disappears
  • Medical records organized to prove your losses
  • A case prepared for trial, not just for settlement
  • Updates in English and Español

How We Work a Birmingham Injury Claim

Early Evidence

Crash reports, 911 audio, business and traffic camera footage and witness statements, requested before they are overwritten or lost.

The Full Value of the Claim

Medical bills, future care, lost income and pain and suffering. Alabama places no cap on compensatory damages in an ordinary injury case.

One Point of Contact

We deal with the adjusters, the medical billing offices and the paperwork so you can keep your appointments and heal.

Answering the Blame Game

Insurers in a contributory negligence state argue you share the fault. We build the proof that you did not.

Jefferson County Courtroom Work

When the offer is not fair we file in the Jefferson County Circuit Court and get the case ready for a jury.

Treatment That Is Documented

We work with UAB Hospital and other Birmingham providers so your records show what the injury has cost you.

Visit Our Birmingham Office on 20th Street North

We are in downtown Birmingham, a few blocks from Linn Park and the Jefferson County Courthouse. If you cannot travel, we meet by phone, by video or at the hospital.

The Wilson PC
420 20th St N, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 938-4869
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Communities We Serve From Our Birmingham Office

Most of our Jefferson County clients live or work in Birmingham itself or in the suburbs around it, including Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Bessemer and Trussville, along with Five Points South and Downtown Birmingham. If you were hurt here while visiting from somewhere else, we can handle the claim without you travelling back.

Alabama law sets the rules for every Birmingham claim, and our statewide guides explain them in detail: Alabama car accident claims, Alabama truck accident cases, Alabama motorcycle accident claims, Alabama personal injury law, Alabama wrongful death claims and Alabama workers' compensation. See all Alabama areas we serve.

Birmingham Personal Injury Lawyer: Questions We Hear From Jefferson County Clients

Which court will hear my Birmingham injury lawsuit?

Most serious injury cases are filed in the Jefferson County Circuit Court, which has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases above $20,000. Jefferson County has two divisions: Birmingham, at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., and Bessemer, which handles claims from the western part of the county. Smaller claims of up to $20,000 can be heard in district court. We file where the facts of your case and the law put it.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Birmingham?

For most personal injury claims Alabama gives you two years from the date of the injury. Claims against a government body are much shorter: a sworn claim against a city such as Birmingham must be presented within six months, and a claim against Jefferson County within 12 months. Because the short deadlines are easy to miss, call as soon as you can.

How do I get the crash report after a wreck in Birmingham?

The investigating officer sends the report to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) within 24 hours. You can buy a copy for $15 online at alabamadl.alea.gov or in person at an ALEA Driver License office. When you hire us, we order the report and review it for mistakes that an insurer could use against you.

Can I still recover money if the insurer says I was partly at fault?

Alabama follows pure contributory negligence, which means a person found even slightly at fault can be barred from recovering. That is a defense the insurer has to prove, and there are exceptions, including wanton conduct by the other party and the last clear chance doctrine. Do not accept the adjuster's version of fault before a lawyer has looked at the evidence.

How much is my Birmingham injury case worth?

It depends on how badly you were hurt, how clear the other party's fault is and how much insurance is available. Alabama does not cap compensatory damages in an ordinary injury case, so the value is driven by the evidence: medical records, wage records and testimony about how the injury changed your life. We give you an honest range after we review those documents, not a number over the phone.

How long will my case take in Jefferson County?

Many claims settle without a lawsuit once your treatment is complete and the insurer has the full file. If the insurer will not pay fairly we file suit, and the schedule is then set by the court. We do not rush a settlement before your doctors know what future care you will need, because a settlement cannot be reopened.

Where is The Wilson PC's Birmingham office?

Our office is at 420 20th St N, Suite 2200, Birmingham, AL 35203, in downtown Birmingham near Linn Park. Call (205) 938-4869 for a free consultation. We also meet clients by phone, by video and at the hospital.

What does it cost to hire a Birmingham personal injury lawyer at The Wilson PC?

Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, so our fee comes out of the money we recover for you. If we do not recover anything, you do not owe us a fee.

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