Northport Car Accident Lawyers

Strong advocacy for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and families when car accidents happen in Alabama

At Prince Glover Hayes, we handle all types of car accidents, including head-on crashes, broadsides, rear-end collisions, and intersection accidents. We have 45 years of experience and working relationships with investigators, the local police, traffic reconstruction experts, and medical professionals to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. We hold drivers and all other responsible parties accountable. Call us now to assert your rights.

Our record of success in car accident cases includes:

  • $15.5 million when a car driver’s leg was broken due to an accident with an 18-wheeler
  • $1.37 million for our client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident
  • $965,000 for a car accident victim
  • $500,000 for a pedestrian who was struck by a car

Our Tuscaloosa County car accident lawyers represent clients who have been injured on any US, Alabama, or local road. We represent accident victims who suffer injuries while driving on north-south Highway 43, east-west Route 82, Highway 69, Highway 171, Rose Boulevard, Mitt Lary Road, and all other highways and local roads that run through and near Northport. Our personal injury lawyers represent victims who have accidents in residential neighborhoods, urban neighborhoods, and when they’re on their way to any of Alabama’s scenic sites, like Lake Lurleen State Park or Black Warrior Riverwalk.

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Why do car accident victims choose Prince Glover Hayes?

Prince Glover Hayes has been representing accident victims and families since 1979. We have obtained more than $1.1 billion for our clients. Our Northport car accident lawyers have working relationships with investigators, car part product experts, and traffic reconstruction experts to help show how car accidents happen and who is responsible.

We work with your doctors and our own network of doctors (when necessary) to verify the medical diagnosis of your injuries, the full range of treatments you will need, and every way your injuries are affecting every aspect of your life. At Prince Glover Hayes, we handle life-changing catastrophic injuries, permanent injuries, chronic injuries, and injuries that heal with proper medical care.

Our lawyers understand how much your case is worth. We skillfully negotiate with the insurance carriers for the defendants to obtain the maximum amount possible, often for the insurance policy limits. When insurance companies fail to make reasonable offers, we’re always ready to try your case before a jury.

Our Northport car accident lawyers represent clients on a contingency fee basis. This means that our financial success is contingent on your financial success.

Our firms, Besley Allen and Prince Glover Hayes, have worked extensively as outside counsel for the State of Alabama in its efforts to hold accountable those responsive for the opioid crisis in this state.

Together, we have recovered settlements worth $728,206,685 for the state citizens.

What types of car accidents do you handle in Northport, AL?

Prince Glover Hayes handles all types of car accidents, including the following:

  • Head-on crashes
  • Broadsides/T-bone accidents
  • Rear-end accidents
  • Intersection accidents
  • Single-vehicle accidents
  • Multiple-vehicle collisions
  • Merging accidents

Why do car accidents happen in Northport, AL?

According to Drive Safe Alabama, in 2023, there were 897 fatal crashes causing 975 deaths. 120 people who died were pedestrians. Every 13 minutes and 28 seconds, someone was injured in a car accident in 2023.

Some of the leading causes of car accidents in Northport include the following

  • Drunk driving and drugged driving. Drivers who drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs are a danger to everyone on the road, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Impaired drivers lack proper judgment, have slow reaction times, and drive erratically. We hold impaired drivers accountable for the car accidents they cause.
  • Distracted driving. At Prince Glover Hayes, we hold drivers who text while driving, use a mobile phone while driving, eat or drink while driving, or engage in any activity that takes their eyes off the road and hands off the steering wheel accountable for the injuries they cause.
  • Speeding and other traffic violations. Drivers who exceed the speed limit or drive too fast for the weather or traffic conditions have less time to react to emergencies and often cause emergencies.
  • Driving while tired. We hold drivers accountable when driver fatigue causes accidents.
  • Defective car parts. Defective brakes, steering wheels, electrical systems, software, tires, seatbelts, and airbags can all either cause accidents or cause serious injuries.

What injuries do Northport, AL, car accidents cause?

Our personal injury lawyers handle all types of serious injuries, including the following:

  • Traumatic brain injuries, concussions, and other types of head or facial trauma
  • Spinal cord injuries including paralysis
  • Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
  • Broken bones/fractures
  • Back, shoulder, and neck pain
  • Lung, kidney, spleen, and other types of organ damage
  • Soft tissue injuries and whiplash
  • Nerve, muscle, tendon, and ligament damage
  • Hearing or vision loss
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Death

Who is responsible for car accidents in Northport, AL?

The defendants in your case may include one or more of the following:

  • The driver of the car that struck you
  • The driver’s employer
  • The owner of the car if different from the driver
  • A manufacturer of defective car parts
  • A seller of alcohol to someone who was visibly intoxicated or a minor when served, who causes a drunk driving accident
  • Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation, or other entities/agencies responsible for the design or maintenance of the road where your accident happened

How much is my car accident claim worth in Alabama?

Our Northport car accident lawyers work to place you in as close a position as you were before the accident as possible. This means that we demand compensation for all your current and future:

  • Medical bills of every nature, including emergency care, hospitalization, doctor visits, rehabilitative care, and other expenses.
  • Lost income and benefits, including long-term disability compensation
  • Physical pain and emotional suffering
  • Property damage, such as the cost to fix your car
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
  • Loss of bodily function

Wrongful death claims

We also seek wrongful death (punitive damages) when another person or business causes the death of your loved one.

How much time do I have to file a car accident claim in Alabama?

Generally, you must file your car accident claim within two years from the date of the accident. There are shorter notice requirements if you file a claim against the state of Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation, or another governmental entity or agency.

Please contact us as soon as possible so we can speak with witnesses while their memories are fresh, investigate your claim promptly, and review your medical care. Delays can hurt your case

Do you have a Northport, AL, car accident lawyer near me?

Prince Glover Hayes Team

Yes, Prince Glover Hayes has an office located at 2311 University Boulevard, Suite A, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. If your injuries affect your ability to travel, we can make arrangements to see you away from our office. We also speak with clients by phone and through online platforms like Zoom.

We’re here to guide you through each step of the claims process.

Contact the car accident attorneys at Prince Glover Hayes in Northport today

We understand how upset and afraid you are. Your bills are mounting. Your ability to work and support your family depends on your good health. At Prince Glover Hayes, we’ve helped many accident victims and families of loved ones obtain strong recoveries. We serve clients in Lake View, Moundville, Holt, and the surrounding areas. Call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation today.