Alabama · Personal injury
Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers and Laws
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The law
Alabama injury law in 60 seconds
Filing deadline
2 years
For most injury claims (Ala. Code § 6-2-38).
Fault rule
Contributory negligence
If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. This is one of the strictest rules in the country. (Alabama common law)
Car insurance
At-fault (tort) state
The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
Case types
Rankings by case type
Open a city above, then narrow its ranking to the kind of case you have:
- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Motorcycle accident lawyers
- Rideshare accident lawyers
- Slip and fall lawyers
- Wrongful death lawyers
FAQ
Alabama personal injury questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Alabama?
In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (Ala. Code § 6-2-38). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Alabama?
If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering anything. This is one of the strictest rules in the country. (Alabama common law)
Is Alabama a no-fault car insurance state?
Alabama is an at-fault (tort) state. The at-fault driver's liability insurance pays for the injuries they cause. You can file a claim with their insurer or sue the driver directly.