Birmingham, AL · Slip and fall · 2026
Top-Ranked Slip And Fall Lawyers in Birmingham
The ranking
Top Birmingham slip and fall lawyers
This is the overall personal injury ranking for Birmingham. Confirm a firm handles slip and fall cases before you hire.
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Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers, LLC
5.0239 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 2.5
- Score
- 94.0/100
- 2Best map positionBar check pending
Morris Bart Personal Injury Lawyers
4.91.2K Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 2.0
- Score
- 92.3/100
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Guster Law Firm, LLC
4.91.9K Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 4.0
- Score
- 87.4/100
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Collins Law, LLC
5.0243 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.0
- Score
- 85.2/100
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Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers
4.9185 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #9 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.5
- Score
- 80.3/100
- 6Most reviewedBar check pending
Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers
4.82.2K Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.0
- Score
- 77.6/100
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Norris Injury Lawyers
4.8926 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 6.5
- Score
- 76.5/100
- 8Bar check pending
Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
4.8499 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 8.5
- Score
- 71.6/100
- 9Bar check pending
Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C.
4.8286 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 9.0
- Score
- 70.6/100
- 10Bar check pending
Marsh, Rickard & Bryan
4.988 Google reviews· BirminghamGoogle Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 11.0
- Score
- 68.5/100
Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank
Know this
What makes slip and fall cases different
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You generally must show the owner knew or should have known about the hazard.
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Your own share of fault (for example, not watching where you walked) is often disputed.
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Claims against a city or public agency can have very short notice deadlines.
Checklist
Evidence to save now
- Photos of the hazard exactly as it was, before it is cleaned up
- An incident report from the store or property manager
- The shoes you were wearing
- Witness contact details
- Medical records and bills
Before you sign
Questions to ask a lawyer
- 1.Have you handled premises cases against this kind of property (store, apartment, city sidewalk)?
- 2.How will you get surveillance video before it is deleted?
- 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
Alabama
Rules that affect your claim
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.
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FAQ
Common 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.
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