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WRONGFUL DEATH

Wrongful death occurs when a person is killed as a result of the negligence or wanton act of another. Alabama's wrongful death statute is different from every other state's wrongful death action. In Alabama, the family of a loved one who is killed as a result of another person's negligence is only entitled to punitive damages, not compensatory damages. In other words, if a forty year old husband and father of two is killed in an automobile accident, his family cannot ask a jury to award damages for his future income which they could have expected had he lived another thirty-five years. They can only ask the jury to punish the person who was at fault. There are other intricacies involved in pursuing wrongful death actions such as the actual process for filing the lawsuit. These various intricacies make it imperative that you consult an attorney before attempting to handle such a case yourself.

PERSONAL INJURY

Personal injury cases encompass a wide variety of situations which arise where someone is injured. These cases include, but may not be limited to, automobile accidents, truck accidents, products liability, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and wrongful death. Many of these different cases involved different laws and procedures which need to be reviewed by an attorney before making a claim.

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Truck accidents involve what many people refer to as eighteen wheel rigs. Usually, these types of collisions involve traumatic injuries because, as one of our experts put it, such a heavy vehicle is like a locomotive coming down the freeway. These over-the-road carriers are governed by numerous federal regulations which include, but are not limited to, driver rest periods, specific driver logs, and mandated insurance coverage. When you or someone you know is involved in an accident involving an eighteen wheel rig, it is important to employ an attorney familiar with these regulations so the case will be prosecuted properly.

LEMON LAW

Many new motor vehicles have significant problems. If the problems affect the safety, market value or use of the vehicle, the consumer might be entitled to either a new vehicle or monetary damages, which includes attorney's fees, under Alabama's Lemon Law. There are certain rules and regulations that you must follow in order to file a claim.

1. The claim must be made within the first year or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
2. The manufacturer must have an opportunity to repair the vehicle three (3) times, and one final time after notice is given.
3. And, the notice must be sent via certified mail.

The claim should describe the motor vehicle, state the problem and describe all previous attempts to correct the problem by identifying the person, firm or corporation who, or which made such an attempt, and the time the attempt was made. Finally, the customer must follow the manufacturer's internal dispute resolution procedure. Before beginning this process, it would be advisable to consult with an attorney in order to fully comply with the statute.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Motorcycles are legal motor vehicles, and the drivers and passengers of motorcycles have the same legal rights as those who are in cars. Unfortunately, drivers and passengers on motorcycles usually incur much more serious injuries due to the lack of protection. Additionally, sometimes these injuries occur because the helmets do not meet the regulated standards and do not offer the proper protection. The attorneys at Robert F. Lewis, P.C. have handled several cases involving motorcycles, and if you know anyone involved in such an accident, please have them give us a call so they will know their legal rights.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

Motor vehicle drivers in the State of Alabama are required to know the rules of the road, and they are required to abide by these rules while operating a motor vehicle. Should a driver fail to follow the rules of the road and cause an accident and injury to you, you may be entitled to compensation

COLLECTIONS

This is a form of contract dispute. An attorney may be needed to either recover payment or the merchandise sold.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

All health care providers are governed by the Alabama Medical Liability Act in the State of Alabama. Health care providers include all health care personnel with the exception of osteopaths and podiatrists.

PREMISE LIABILITY

Commonly referred to as a "slip and fall."
Business owners have a duty to keep their premises free from dangers and hazards which might cause harm to their customers.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

If an employee is injured at work, the employee is governed by the Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 unless the employer has fewer than five employees or falls within one of the few exemptions provided by the Code of Alabama. An employee may be entitled to compensation if the employee is injured or killed in an accident on the job.

PRODUCTS LIABILITY

Any manufacturing and/or distributor of a product which causes injury to an individual may be liable to that individual under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine.

If you or someone you know is injured by a product, DO NOT dispose of the product. If the product is not preserved in its original state, your case will be lost forever.