Gulf Shores Personal Injury Lawyer

Did someone else’s negligence cause you harm in Gulf Shores? That’s when our Gulf Shores personal injury lawyer comes in handy. In Gulf Shores, you’re allowed to file a civil claim for damages against anyone whose careless actions led to your injuries. It doesn’t matter whether it was through medical negligence, a vehicle crash, slip and fall accident, defective product, or another injury-causing incident.

At Caldwell, Wenzel, and Asthana, PC, we understand that our qualifications as personal injury attorneys are never enough. They mean nothing to you if they don’t give you the maximum compensation you deserve following your claim. That’s why we’re focused on achieving the best possible results at every given time. This dedication and our tenacity, personalized approach, compassion, and communication skills make us the law firm of choice for many injury victims.

Do I Have Aa Personal Injury Claim in Gulf Shores?

Discover The Essential Elements of Every Gulf Shores Personal Injury Claim

At Caldwell, Wenzel, and Asthana, PC, we handle a vast number of personal injury claims, including:

• Vehicle accidents (car, motorcycle, pedestrian, trucks)
• Birth, neck, brain, burn, spinal, and defective product fire injuries
• Product liability
• Nursing home abuse
• Wrongful death
• Hospital negligence.

In all of these cases, you must prove these 4 elements to establish liability:

• Duty of care (the defendant must have had the legal responsibility to ensure your safety and well-being)
• Breach of duty of care (you should show that they failed to carry out their legal duty of keeping you safe)
• Causation (their disregard for your safety must be shown to be the reason behind the accident/injury)
• Damages (you must prove the injuries, property damage, and loss you suffered as a result of the accident).

In many cases, proving liability for your injuries is a complicated task, especially when numerous parties are implicated. To worsen matters, Alabama endorses the pure contributory negligence rule of apportioning responsibility in personal injury cases. This means that you can also be deemed liable for your injuries based on the above elements. If that’s the case, you’ll not receive compensation, regardless of the percentage of blame assigned to you

What Will My Compensation Sum Cover?

You May Be Awarded Economic, Non-Economic, and Punitive Damages, Depending on Your Unique Situation

Compensation for personal injury in Gulf Shores is divided into economic, non-economic, and punitive damages:

Economic Damages 

Economic damages refer to the financial losses you incurred because of the defendant’s negligence. They include medical expenses, lost income, property replacement costs, and other out-of-pocket expenditures.

Non-Economic Damages 

Non-economic damages are losses that are non-financial, subjective, and difficult to calculate. Common examples include compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium.

Punitive Damages 

Rather than compensate you for your losses, punitive damages punish the at-fault party for their intentional and wanton wrongdoing. This type of compensation is only available in a lawsuit and requires clear and convincing evidence (Alabama Code Section 6-11-20).

FAQs

Find the Answers You Seek Regarding Your Case

Pursuing a personal injury case often comes with uncertainty regardless of specific aspects of your case. We hope to provide some clarity with concise answers to common concerns below:

What Will My Gulf Shores Personal Injury Lawyer Do for Me?

At Caldwell, Wenzel, and Asthana, PC, we offer comprehensive legal services geared to helping you obtain fair damages. These include case evaluation, evidence gathering, investigation, preparing documents, and litigation. Our attorneys also offer moral support and quality legal advice to guide you through all the processes of your claim.

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Last?

The duration of your personal injury case depends on numerous factors. How severe is the accident? Is the insurance company cooperating? Will your case go to trial? Do you have sufficient evidence to prove liability? The answers to these questions will significantly determine how long your case will last.

What’s the Statute of Limitations for Gulf Shores Personal Injury Cases? 

Alabama’s statute of limitations for personal injury cases is 2 years from the date of the accident. This means that your personal injury claim may be invalid when this deadline elapses. Although there are exceptions to this general rule, they’re strict and highly limited. As such, it’s essential to contact our legal team as early as possible to get started on your claim.

How Much Will My Personal Injury Attorney Charge?

Our attorneys take a reasonable percentage of your total payout as legal fees. The best part is that you don’t have to pay any upfront fees to secure our quality legal services. Since we work on a contingency basis, our reasonable legal fees will be charged from your payout at the end of the case. Furthermore, you wouldn’t be required to pay anything if your lawyer doesn’t recover damages on your behalf.

Contact Caldwell, Wenzel, And Asthana, PC, ASAP

Let’s Talk to You about Your Legal Options

Are you willing to hold the at-fault party in your personal injury case to account? Don’t let anxiety about your case’s outcome or even financial restraints stop you from seeking your well-deserved compensation. Instead, reach out to our attorneys at Caldwell, Wenzel, and Asthana, PC, without hesitation. With us by your side, your chances of attaining justice are significantly higher.

Our attorneys are as compassionate as they are competent, and they are dedicated to your cause. We don’t back down until we achieve satisfactory results.