How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, which means you pay no upfront attorney fees and we are paid a percentage of your recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The initial consultation is free.

How long do I have to file an injury claim?

It depends on the state where you were hurt: Alabama and Georgia generally allow two years from the injury, and South Carolina three. The practical deadline is often much shorter - in Alabama and Georgia, claims against a city can require notice in as little as six months, and South Carolina government claims follow the strict Tort Claims Act - so it is wise to act quickly.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury?

It depends on the state. Alabama follows a strict contributory negligence rule: if you are found even 1 percent at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. Georgia and South Carolina apply modified comparative negligence, reducing your award by your share of fault, but they draw the line differently: Georgia bars recovery once your fault reaches 50 percent, while South Carolina bars it only when your fault is greater than 50 percent, so a plaintiff who is exactly 50 percent at fault still recovers there. In every state, this is why insurers work hard to shift blame, and why building strong evidence of the other party's fault is so important.

What is my injury case worth?

Case value depends on far more than your medical bills. It includes lost wages, future medical needs, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Two people with the same injury can have very different claims depending on how the injury affects their life and work.

Do I really need a lawyer, or can I deal with the insurance company myself?

You can handle a claim yourself, but insurers have teams whose job is to pay you as little as possible, and early statements or quick settlements can cost you. A consultation is free, and we can tell you honestly whether you even need representation.

What areas do you serve?

We are based in Hoover and serve clients throughout Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, including the Birmingham-Hoover metro, Jefferson County, Shelby County, and surrounding communities.

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Personal Injury Guides for Alabama, Georgia & South Carolina

Clear, practical answers to the questions injury victims ask most. Deadlines and fault rules differ by state, so start by choosing the state where you were hurt.

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Alabama

Two years to file (Ala. Code § 6-2-38)

If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything.

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Georgia

Two years to file (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33)

You can recover if you were less than 50% at fault; your award is reduced by your share of fault.

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South Carolina

Three years to file (S.C. Code § 15-3-530)

You can recover if you were 50% or less at fault; your award is reduced by your share of fault.

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These guides are provided for general educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. State law and its application depend on the specific facts of your situation and can change over time. For advice about your matter, speak with an attorney licensed in your state.