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Most personal injury cases in Alabama have a statute of limitations of two years. That means in the majority of cases, accident victims have only two years to file their lawsuit.
Alabama is an at-fault car insurance state. This means that when an accident occurs, the party who caused the accident is responsible for paying damages to others who were harmed. Because of the state’s strict contributory negligence rules, drivers who share any degree of fault for the crash are barred from recovery.
In order to successfully seek compensation from the at-fault party, an injured victim will need to prove that their injuries would not have occurred but for the fault of the defendant, and that they suffered losses as a result.
The statute of limitations in Alabama is two years. If you are going to file a car accident lawsuit, the lawsuit must be filed within two years from the date that your car accident occurred or the court will refuse to hear it. Only very narrow exceptions can extend the deadline.
What you can do:
What you shouldn’t do:
Motor vehicle crashes happen quickly, and when they do, the shock can cause confusion and anxiety. Print this checklist and attach it to your insurance card and/or car registration so you will have the necessary steps to take if an accident occurs:
Unless it is unsafe to you or others, do not move your vehicle. The police will conduct an investigation and will need to diagram the collision scene detailing what happened including where and how the vehicles ended up.
regardless of whether anyone reports they are hurt. Make sure you inform the police of all events; report injuries, and any foul play such as drinking, drugs and/or texting.
Apologizing can be used as an admission of guilt. Save the apologies for a later date if needed. Do not apologize at the scene
Unless it is unsafe to you or others, do not move your vehicle. The police will conduct an investigation and will need to diagram the collision scene detailing what happened including where and how the vehicles ended up.
Nowadays, everyone has a Smart Phone- use it!! Also with your phone, secretly video record the aftermath of the collision. The more evidence you have to show the scene, how others acted and behaved, and what was said: the better.
It is common for injuries to manifest days after a collision, long after the adrenaline has stopped and the soreness starts. Get treated early as a precautionary measure..