Martinson & Beason, P.C.
If you were hurt due to another person’s negligence in Lauderdale County, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Our attorneys are highly experienced at handling any personal injury matters, not just car accidents. Our attorneys have experience with and can help you recover financially from injuries sustained in the following types of accidents:
Call Martinson & Beason, P.C., your local Northern Alabama personal injury lawyers. We will answer any questions you have and tell you honestly what we can do for you.
Continue reading to learn how our attorneys at Martinson & Beason, P.C. fight for people throughout Florence after their lives have been affected by a car accident, truck accident, or other type of personal injury event.
According to the Department of Transportation’s 2012 Crash Facts, someone is injured in a traffic accident in Alabama every 13 minutes and four seconds. And according to the National Floor Safety Institute, slip and falls account for over eight million emergency room visits every year. That’s a lot of car accident injuries, and that’s a lot of slip and falls.
Martinson & Beason, P.C. has been helping accident victims recover financially from injuries since 1937. We will work with the insurance company and their representatives to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries. The six attorneys at our firm use a team approach with their colleagues, paralegals, and assistants to ensure the outcome you deserve for your injuries.
We understand that you are going through an extremely difficult time in your life. We understand that you need to focus first and foremost on your physical, mental, and emotional recovery while we focus on winning you a settlement that will alleviate the strain on your wallet or pocketbook. We also understand that you will have many questions for us during this process. Questions regarding the next steps for you to take on the road to recovery; questions about the settlement process and the timeline for settlement; or issues may come up that you need to discuss with us immediately. For this very reason, we make sure that you know that you can reach us at any time, in person or on the phone.
We are your local personal injury attorneys. Many of us grew up in Northern Alabama and live here now. We know the roads, hills, valleys, streets, shops, and people of The Shoals. We can recommend the best physical therapist for your back injury and we can recommend a local restaurant for your meal where a great blues group plays on the weekend.
If you or someone you know has been injured in the Florence area, turn to your trusted local personal injury attorneys to help you get the financial compensation you deserve so that you can return to your cherished Florence, Alabama, way of life.
When involved in a car accident, there are many things to consider, but if there were witnesses present, getting their information may be one of the most important things. Witnesses can make or break your case if it comes to a lawsuit. It is important to have a good attorney to represent you in these situations. At Martinson & Beason, P.C., we are here to help and answer any questions that you have. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident and lives in the Florence, Alabama/Lauderdale County area, do not hesitate to contact us today.
Picture this:
You’re driving North on Wood Avenue towards home. You’re driving along at the speed limit and about to pass one of the many side streets when suddenly, a car making a left turn into your lane of traffic, whips out in front of your vehicle. You don’t have time to stop and you make impact with the other car. The car behind you was following just a bit too closely and is also unable to stop in time. They rear-end your vehicle.
It all happened so quickly.The police are called and they take a report of the accident. You and the other drivers exchange insurance information. Your car has moderate damage and is towed to your mechanic for repairs.
A week has passed since the accident. Your car has been fixed and the repairs were paid for by the at-fault driver’s insurance. However, you’re in pain that seems to be getting worse rather than better. Your middle and lower back are constantly aching; you can’t sleep and it’s hard to sit all day in front of your computer at work. On top of that, your daughter has been complaining of headaches every day since the accident. You make an appointment with your doctor who takes some films. You’ve herniated a disc in your thoracic spine and another in your lumbar spine. He recommends physical therapy for treatment but surgery might be necessary if the pain doesn’t abate. After seeing the doctor a second time for her headaches, your daughter must start seeing a chiropractor two times a week for adjustments to help alleviate her chronic headaches.
Physical therapy and chiropractic bills, an ER visit, and prescriptions have really put a strain on your wallet. Especially since you have to miss work several times a week for your physical therapy appointments and to drive your daughter to the chiropractor. How will you pay for all of these medical bills on top of everything else you must provide for your family? What should you do?
We know that your situation doesn’t look exactly like this, but you may recognize certain elements of this scenario all too well. The family in this scenario would be entitled to financial compensation for its damages and injuries—but not without legal representation. The insurance companies will only ever offer you the bare minimum, if they offer you anything at all. They don’t have your well-being in mind. We do. At Martinson & Beason, P.C., we can and will do what it takes to look after you and your family, fighting for you and bringing you the justice you deserve. Call the Florence, AL, personal injury attorneys for counsel.
You’ve suffered a serious injury because of the negligence of another person, perhaps in an automobile accident, in a fall, in an accident with a faulty product, or in a nursing home. You’re facing hundreds or thousands of dollars in medical bills, from visits to the doctor, treatment, and prescriptions. Your injury has caused you to take time off of work, or you are unable to work entirely—seriously putting in jeopardy your current and future livelihood.
When you were injured because of another person’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your injuries and hold the person financially responsible for disregarding their duty to act with care. Under the law, you can seek compensation to pay for your medical bills associated with the injury, both now and in the future. You may also be compensated for the income that you’ve lost and the pain and emotional distress that you’ve suffered as a result of your injury.
At Martinson & Beason, P.C., we are here to answer your questions and fight for your right to just compensation. We have helped numerous injury victims in Florence, Lauderdale County, and elsewhere in Alabama, and we can work tirelessly for you. Our first priority is getting you the compensation you deserve, and you do not pay until and unless we do so.
For a free consultation with an experienced, understanding Florence, AL personal injury lawyer, contact us via email or by calling (256) 533-1667.
Unfortunately, in the situation in which no one claims fault, there can be even more questions. At Martinson & Beason, P.C., we can answer those questions and help relieve the worry that is filling your brain.
Before filing a claim, it is a standard procedure to contact your insurance company. One of the first things that your insurance company will ask about will be information surrounding any witnesses. If both drivers believe that the other is at fault, these testimonies will likely not hold up, canceling each other out. This is why information about witnesses can be so important.
Besides the question of whether or not there was a witness, another very important question is whether or not the witness is credible. This can be a very difficult question to answer. As per the nature of car accidents, any witnesses to the event were probably more panicked than they were observant. Although they may have seen the accident happen, they likely did not pay careful attention to the specific details that led to the accident. This can lead to a witness’s testimonies being unreliable. This is why determining the credibility of a witness is a very crucial step in the process.
There are many different aspects that come into play when determining whether or not a witness is credible. First, logistics will be assessed. This is when the questions surrounding the location and involvement of the witness during the accident will arise. Where was he or she located in relation to the actual collision? Was the witness driving, walking, riding, etc.? Was the witness a safe distance from the accident? If the answer is no, he or she may not be considered credible because panic and fear could have affected his or her outlook on the situation. If the witness watched the collision occur from a safe distance, that person is less likely to have panicked and therefore has more credibility when it comes to the details of what he or she witnessed.
After these types of questions have been answered, the next question will be of the witness’s character. A witness’s background and past experiences with the law will be assessed. Does this person have a past pattern of lying or being dishonest? Has he or she ever gotten in trouble with the law? These types of questions can instantly diminish one’s credibility, because the whole case may rely on a witness’s truthfulness.
Lastly, the physical condition of the witness will be taken into consideration. With the nature of being a witness in a court case, it is important that a person has a very solid mental state. If this person is easily confused or forgetful, he or she may not be considered credible. If the witness has any physical ailments that could have affected the way that he or she saw the accident, such as poor vision or bad memory, that person’s credibility will drop and he or she may no longer be considered a witness.
Florence, Alabama has been called “Southern living at its best.”1 However, despite Florence’s reputation as a model town, accidents can and do happen here—many of them fatal. Sadly, though many of the incidents are called “accidents,” they are not really accidents in the true sense of the word. When someone’s recklessness is the cause of an accident, that person may be legally and financially responsible for the resulting injury or death.
If another person’s careless actions caused an accident that directly or proximately brought about the death of your family member, you have the right to hold that person accountable. With the help of a Florence, AL wrongful death attorney at Martinson & Beason, P.C., you can file a wrongful death claim against the person or entity. The damages that you may obtain from this claim can allow you to pay your loved one’s last bills. The many families that we have helped in Lauderdale County have found that being able to impose penalties on the at-fault person gives a sense of justice and closure.
We can assist you in obtaining the just recovery that your family deserves. For a free consultation with an understanding, experienced attorney, contact our firm today. If we do not achieve compensation for you, we do not charge you anything.
Motorcycles are dangerous. But so are many enjoyable things in life. The key to riding a motorcycle, which all riders know, is minimizing the risk. Many riders drive responsibly, wear helmets, and wear protective gear like jackets, gloves, boots, etc.
Unfortunately, despite their efforts, thousands of riders are killed or injured each year in accidents caused by other drivers. When another driver acts irresponsibly, by speeding, changing lanes or turning without looking, or disobeying other traffic laws, motorcycle riders pay dearly. This is because the injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents are typically much more serious that injuries from car accidents. A motorcycle rider might suffer head and brain injuries, internal injuries, spinal injuries, and injuries to their extremities. Injuries to the leg and foot are particularly common: in 30% of the cases of motorcycle injuries between 2001 and 2008, the primary part of the body injured was the leg/foot.1 Because the injuries can be more severe, motorcyclists face higher medical bills, extensive hassles with insurance companies, and more time off work. The wages lost from a long recovery can compound financial difficulties.
At Martinson & Beason, P.C., we understand that you shouldn’t have to pay for another driver’s carelessness. If you were injured in a motorcycle crash where the other driver was at fault, we can help you get the compensation you need to pay your bills and support yourself while you get better.
For a free consultation to discuss your needs and situation, contact our Florence, AL motorcycle accident attorneys at (256) 533-1667 or by email. We represent clients in Florence, Lauderdale County, and Alabama. We don’t charge you anything unless we make a recovery on your behalf.
When the driver of a car or a pickup truck makes a mistake on the road, the result can be deadly. Every year, thousands of drivers are injured and killed in accidents with other motor vehicles. In Alabama alone, 862 drivers were killed in a car wreck in 2010.1 Those are just the consequences of an accident between two vehicles of similar size. Now, imagine the result of a driver of a larger, heavier semi truck making a careless error behind the wheel. The thought is chilling.
If you’ve been in a wreck involving a large truck or 18-wheeler, you don’t have to imagine the devastation that follows the accident. Every day, you are living with the consequences of one truck driver’s error. Your injuries may be painful and severe. You may require extensive or long-term medical care. You may have had to miss work to receive treatment, or you may never be able to return to your former job.
You do not have to pay for someone else’s mistake, nor should you. Under Alabama law, you have a right to pursue compensation if the driver of the large truck was at fault for the accident. You can seek compensation to pay for your current and future medical care and support yourself while off work. You may also receive compensation for your pain and suffering as a result of the injury.
The Florence, AL truck accident lawyers at Martinson & Beason, P.C. can help you, just as we have helped numerous people in Florence and Lauderdale County. We will fight for your right to compensation.
Contact us or request an appointment today. During your free consultation, we’ll let you know your rights and discuss your options for obtaining a fair recovery.
When life throws you a curveball, having a trusted legal team behind you can bring peace of mind to you and your family. The attorneys at Martinson & Beason, P.C. have proudly served the Huntsville community—and all of Alabama—since 1937. Our deep community roots, passion for people, and desire to help those who need it most allow us to provide clients with dedicated legal help.
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