Car Accident Lawyers | Decatur Office
517 Bank St NE, Suite D, Decatur, AL 35601
Car Accident Lawyers | Decatur Office
117 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601
Car Accident Lawyers | Decatur Office
402 East Moulton Street, PO Box 1607, Decatur, AL 35602
Car Accident Lawyers | Decatur Office
300 Market Street, Suite 201AB, Decatur, AL 35601
Car Accident Lawyers | Moulton Office | Serving Decatur, AL
652 Walnut St, Moulton, AL 35650
Car Accident Lawyers | Decatur Office
PO Box 2064, Decatur, AL 35602
Lead Counsel independently verifies Car Accident attorneys in Decatur and checks their standing with Alabama bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaIf you have been in a car accident, whether you are injured or not, and whether you were at fault or not, it is in your best interest to be represented by a Decatur lawyer specializing in car accident law. Now is not the time to handle things on your own.
You may have heard that the driver who runs into the back of another vehicle is at fault. That is not always true. For example, if the car in front abruptly stops and you do not have time to stop, you may not be at fault unless you were following too closely or speeding.
In a serious collision that involves injury or death, determining what happened is crucial in order to win your case in civil court. If you think you were not hurt, think again. Injury to the neck and back, commonly known as whiplash, may not be immediately noticeable. It could be days or even months before you feel pain. It is best to keep a diary regularly detailing how you feel to help prove your injury.
Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.
An experienced lawyer should be able to communicate a basic “road map” on how to proceed. The lawyer should be able to walk you through the anticipated process, key considerations, and potential pitfalls to avoid. Once you’ve laid out the facts of your situation to the lawyer, he/she should be able to frame expectations and likely scenarios to help you understand your legal issue.
Bill by the hour: Many attorneys bill by the hour. How much an attorney bills you per hour will vary based on a number of factors. For instance, an attorney’s hourly fee may fluctuate based on whether that hour is spent representing you in court or doing research on your case. Attorneys in one practice area may bill you more than attorneys in a different practice area.
Contingent fee: Some lawyers will accept payment via contingent fee. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the total monetary recovery if you win your lawsuit. In sum, the lawyer only gets paid if you win. Contingent fee agreements are limited to specific practice areas in civil law.
Flat fee: For “routine” legal work where the attorney generally knows the amount of time and resources necessary to complete the task, he/she may be willing to bill you a flat fee for services performed.
Affidavit – A sworn written statement made under oath. An affidavit is meant to be a supporting document to the court assisting in the verification of certain facts. An affidavit may or may not require notarization.