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Center Point, AL Fatal Car Accident Lawyer

Cory Watson Personal Injury Attorneys  >  Center Point, AL Fatal Car Accident

Nothing can make up for the loss of a family member or spouse. If your loved one passed away because of a car accident, we extend our condolences. Accidents can change lives and end them abruptly. When a negligent driver causes a tragic accident, the family loses their loved one and endures many more financial losses.

You may feel anger and want to bring the careless driver to justice. Our Center Point, AL fatal car accident lawyer can help you do this. You can file a claim or a lawsuit to collect any financial and emotional damages your family has suffered. The team at Cory Watson Attorneys is here to provide you with legal support.

Our team of compassionate lawyers will listen to your case and do what we can to ensure your family's continued financial security. We have helped many families in Alabama get justice and collect compensation for their losses.

You Can Recover Damages After a Fatal Car Accident in Center Point

You can recover damages for the death of your loved one after a fatal car accident. Our Center Point, AL car accident lawyer can help you collect the total sum of all your loved one's damages and your family's losses related to the accident.

You can recover economic and non-economic damages after the loss of a loved one. Economic damages are your financial losses like funeral costs, your loved one’s hospital bills, and car replacement. Non-economic damages refer to your intangible losses that do not have a direct cost.

Some examples of damages you can recover after your loved one passes away include:

  • Loss of consortium
  • Your loved one’s hospital bills
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of support
  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of companionship
  • Lost income

Our team will help you recover compensation that covers all of your family’s losses.

How Our Firm Can Help Families With Fatal Car Accident Cases

Our firm can handle all the legal aspects of your case after you lose a loved one to a fatal car accident. We will make your family feel as comfortable as you can to share the details of the car crash case. We know that your family needs time to grieve, so we will manage your case for you. You should not have to fight for the compensation your family needs alone.

Here are a few of the tasks we may handle in your case:

  • Gather any medical evidence, police reports, and cell phone data
  • Recreate the accident and investigate the cause of the crash
  • Discuss with you how the loss has impacted your family, finances, and future plans
  • Write a compelling argument proving your losses
  • Negotiate with the insurance company
  • Represent you and your family in court
  • Fight any appeals

You can spend time with your family when Cory Watson Attorneys takes over your case.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for a Fatal Accident?

AL Code § 6-5-410 states that a personal representative may file the lawsuit for your family. A personal representative may be someone your loved one has assigned in their will. If not, your attorney can assist you with the necessary details.

If you plan to file a lawsuit, you must do so according to the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations outlines the amount of time you have to get a lawsuit filed. You will have two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit due to a loved one’s fatal car accident. This is outlined in AL Code § 6-5-410 (e).

Our Clients Are Our Best Advocates

We have over 38 years of legal experience. When we take on your case, we will fight for your fair compensation. Our previous clients have left us reviews about our legal services. Some of our former clients have said:

  • "The compassion that’s shown is above and beyond." – Shannon K.
  • “This has been the most amazing firm I have come in contact with.” – Ashley T.
  • “They helped us navigate through difficult legal issues.” – Joe T.

When you work with Cory Watson Attorneys, you can expect compassionate legal guidance.

We Can Offer You Affordable Legal Help

Our firm does not wish to place any more financial stress on you and your family. We can offer you a contingency-fee arrangement when we work on our case. You will not owe us any money upfront for our services. Instead, we will collect a percentage of your compensation once we settle your case.

We can manage all aspects of your case from start to finish. You don’t have to pay us anything out-of-pocket.

Common Causes of Fatal Car Accidents

Negligent driving is dangerous for all road users, and it can lead to fatal accidents. Here are some of the common causes of car accidents:

  • Distracted driving or texting
  • Driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol
  • Speeding
  • Aggressive driving or tailgating
  • Not following road signs
  • Poor visibility or unsafe road conditions

If any of these instances of careless driving was the cause of your loved one’s accident, we will prove it. Our Center Point, AL fatal car accident lawyer will point out the other party’s negligence to help you get compensation.

Contact Us To Work With Our Center Point, AL Fatal Car Accident Attorney

Our firm will listen to all the details of your loved one’s fatal car accident case. We can help your family through the legal process to get the financial compensation you need to secure your future. When you are ready to hold the negligent party accountable for your losses, contact Cory Watson Attorneys.

We can offer your family a free, no-obligation review of your case and answer any questions you might have about how the legal process works. You can make your decision when you have a clearer understanding of your options. We will fight to see that your family gets the fair settlement you deserve. Call us today.

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  • Center Point, AL Hit and Run Accident
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Table Of Contents

  • You Can Recover Damages After a Fatal Car Accident in Center Point
  • How Our Firm Can Help Families With Fatal Car Accident Cases
  • Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for a Fatal Accident?
  • Our Clients Are Our Best Advocates
  • We Can Offer You Affordable Legal Help
  • Common Causes of Fatal Car Accidents
  • Contact Us To Work With Our Center Point, AL Fatal Car Accident Attorney

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