457 South 10th Street, PO Box 231, Opelika, AL 36803-0231
Dean & Barrett helps clients in the Opelika area handle cases involving Car Accident.
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Car Accident Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Opelika, AL
225 N Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830
Car Accident Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Opelika, AL
363-A E. Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830
Car Accident Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Opelika, AL
145 East Magnolia Avenue, Suite 201, Auburn, AL 36830
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114 N 9th St, Opelika, AL 36801
Car Accident Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Opelika, AL
611 E. Glenn Avenue, PO Box 3596, Auburn, AL 36831
Car Accident Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Opelika, AL
1710 Catherine Court, Suite B, Auburn, AL 36830
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3120 Frederick Road, Suite B, PO Drawer 2268, Opelika, AL 36803
Car Accident Lawyers | Auburn Office | Serving Opelika, AL
PO Box 430, Auburn, AL 36831
Lead Counsel independently verifies Car Accident attorneys in Opelika 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 an Opelika 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.
No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.
Prepare for your consultation by writing down notes of your understanding of the case, jot down questions and concerns for the attorney, and gather your documents. Remember that you are trying to get a sense of whether the attorney has your trust and can help you address your legal issues. Questions should include how the attorney intends to resolve your issue, how many years he/she has been practicing law and specifically practicing in your area, as well as how many cases similar to yours the attorney has handled. It can also be helpful to broach the subject of fees so that you understand the likely cost and structure of your representation by a specific attorney and/or legal team.
In general, how much an attorney costs will often depend on these four factors: billing method and pricing structure, type of legal work performed, law firm prestige, and attorney experience. Depending on the legal issue you are facing, an attorney may bill you by the hour, settle on a flat fee, or enter into a contingency fee agreement. The type of legal work you need help with will also play a role in cost incurred.
Personal jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority over a person, in order to bind that person to the judgment of the court, based on minimum contacts. International Shoe Co v. Washington is a landmark Supreme Court case outlining the scope of a state court’s reach in personal jurisdiction.