If you’ve been injured, you need an experienced legal team on your side. Our Birmingham trial injury attorneys know the law and will fight tirelessly to get you justice.
Were you hurt in a car accident, slip and fall, or any other injury in Birmingham? Ala. Code § 6-2-38 gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim. Alabama also follows a contributory negligence rule. If an insurer could prove you were responsible, you may lose your right to compensation. Call Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys for a free case review.
Alabama’s personal injury statute of limitations is two years. Ala. Code § 6-2-38 sets this deadline, and the clock begins on the date of your accident. If you miss it by even one day, the court could dismiss your case, regardless of the evidence.
An accident is overwhelming enough without a tough legal battle. Unfortunately, Alabama’s contributory negligence rule is one of the hardest in the country. If you’re partly responsible for the accident, you may not receive any compensation. But don’t be discouraged. An attorney could challenge the defense’s story and protect your claim.
Did your accident involve a Birmingham city vehicle or any other government-owned property? Then a separate notice requirement applies to your case. Claims against Alabama municipalities must be filed within six months under Ala. Code § 11-47-23.
Six months is a much shorter window than the standard two-year deadline. Meet with an Alabama personal injury attorney to learn which deadlines may apply to your case.
Birmingham is a major transportation hub for Alabama. But its infrastructure has caused accidents for years. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Jefferson County recorded an estimated 26,354 vehicle accidents in 2024. Common culprits include the I-59/I-20 interchange, Malfunction Junction, and Highway 280.
The I-59/I-20 interchange on Birmingham’s east side is one of the most documented high-crash locations in Alabama. With limited visibility, the loop ramp’s tight radius creates dangerous conditions for all drivers. Rollovers and multi-vehicle collisions occur regularly, in part because of terrible speeding.
Known locally as Malfunction Junction, the I-20/I-59/I-65 convergence in downtown Birmingham is especially dangerous. Drivers must navigate merging lanes, traffic, and construction. Rear-end crashes, sideswipe collisions, and sudden lane changes are common.
In the Hoover and the Lakeshore Drive corridor, intersection crashes occur regularly on Highway 280. Commercial traffic density and stop-and-go congestion trigger rear-end accidents and intersection collisions. Motorists must also deal with regular construction.
In Jefferson County, the details matter. Meet with a personal injury attorney to begin preserving evidence. You need a team that will fight for your maximum compensation.
Our Birmingham Office
Our Birmingham office is located at 2201 4th Ave. N., Birmingham, AL 35203. We’re a few blocks from the Jefferson County Courthouse and the UAB medical complex. Our legal team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reach us at 205-852-8998. Your first case review is always free. You pay nothing unless we win a settlement or verdict in your favor.
We Also Serve Clients Throughout Alabama
Birmingham is one of our seven Alabama locations. Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys represents injured clients across the state. Our team also has offices in Huntsville, Montgomery, Prattville, Gadsden, Auburn, and Mobile. No matter where in Alabama your injury occurred, our attorneys can help you understand your options.
Our Birmingham car accident and truck wreck attorneys handle cases throughout Jefferson County and Shelby County. We also represent clients in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and medical malpractice claims.
We’ve worked on over 200,000 cases, recovering $2 billion in damages. No matter how complicated your case may be, our Birmingham attorneys have what it takes to win.
Our personal injury attorneys are here to make sure your pain won’t be minimized, and neither will your settlement.
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At Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys, we specialize in a variety of personal injury cases, including but not limited to: car accidents, multi-vehicle collisions, uninsured driver claims, truck and commercial vehicle crashes, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. We also represent clients in slip and fall cases, work-related accidents, wrongful death claims, and catastrophic injury cases.
Our attorneys offer free case evaluations to discuss your situation and determine the best path forward. This initial consultation is completely free, and the peace of mind it provides is priceless.
Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys has deep roots in Birmingham and has built a reputation for fighting and winning for Alabama residents for years. We’ve helped thousands of clients across Birmingham and Jefferson County secure the justice and compensation they deserve.
Experience matters when you have been personally injured. We’ve recovered $2 billion for clients, offer local insight into Birmingham’s courts and insurers, and prioritize clear, consistent communication. Our team is committed to getting real results when it matters most.
