Serious personal injuries, such as paralysis and brain injuries, can negatively impact and disrupt your enjoyment of life. Despite the fact that you or your loved one may have lost the ability to earn a living, you may still be required to pay many thousands, if not hundreds of thousands in medical bills.
At Pittman, Dutton, Kirby & Hellums, we can help you by effectively and aggressively investigating your claim. By taking reasonability of your case, we can help you better attend to your own health, your family, and pressing economic issues.
We assist seriously injured people and help them receive the maximum possible compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and other damages. We handle all types of serious injury cases, such as:
What types of injuries are considered Serious Personal Injuries.
At Pittman, Dutton, Kirby & Hellums, we understand that any personal injury is "serious" to you and we take all of our cases seriously. However, in discussing Serious Personal Injuries, we are focusing on permanent physical injuries, such as paralysis, closed head, or traumatic brain injuries.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury often indicated that they have more headaches after the accident, often with episodes of very sharp transient pain. They often find that thier memory is impaired. They may forget what other people have said to them only minutes before, often asking the same question over and over again. They might become disorganized and easily distracted. They might become impulsive, prone to making poor decisions. People who have suffered a traumatic brain injury may get easily tired or fatigued during emotional situations. Their sleep schedule might change and they might find that their mood has been altered as well. It is not unusual for a person who has sustained a closed head injury to become severely depressed.
If you or your loved one seems to be suffering from any combination of these symptoms following an accident, make sure you contact a qualified health care professional.
What should I do if I or someone I know is seriously injured in an accident?
After being injured in an accident, the first thing you should do is make sure the accident has been properly reported. If you were injured a car wreck, get a copy of the accident report and contact your insurance carrier as soon as possible. If you were injured in an accident at a business, make sure the accident has been properly reported to the business management or owner. If you were injured at work, make sure a first report of injury has been completed.
Should I give a statement?
Under most situations, it is safe to assume that insurance company is not working for you! They want to limit their exposure. Generally, it is not advisable give a statements without first contacting a law firm, Like Pittman, Dutton, Kirby & Hellums, to learn your legal rights and responsibilities.
What types of damages are recoverable?
Under Alabama law, if you are seriously injured, you might be entitled to recover compensatory damages for the following:
Under some circumstances, you might be entitled an award of punitive damages. Punitive damages are meant to punish the wrongdoer and to prevent similar wrongs.
At Pittman, Dutton, Kirby & Hellums, we regularly represent individuals who have suffered extensive injuries in all types of accidents. We know what to look for and we have the expertise and resources to help you get fully and fairly compensated for your injuries. Our experience at handling lawsuits across Alabama will simply the settlement process for you and will ensure that you have a dedicated law firm fighting for your legal rights.
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