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Under Alabama\u2019s personal injury laws, when one person conducts themselves in...","datePublished":"2024-08-14","dateModified":"2026-09-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/author\/mamajustice\/#Person","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/author\/mamajustice\/","identifier":6,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e447862997b79ed22fd71bb87a11629345f26dae1c12efb64a217ade91b0f64b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e447862997b79ed22fd71bb87a11629345f26dae1c12efb64a217ade91b0f64b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decatur.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/decatur.jpg","height":279,"width":930},"url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/decatur\/"},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/decatur\/#faq","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Decatur, Alabama?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In Alabama, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (Ala. Code \u00a7 6-2-38). Deadlines vary by claim type, so confirm yours with a Decatur personal injury attorney as soon as possible."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can I still recover money if I was partly at fault?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Alabama follows pure contributory negligence. If you are found even 1% at fault, you can be barred from recovering compensation. There are limited exceptions, so talk to a Decatur attorney before you assume your claim is over."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What compensation can I seek after an accident in Decatur?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Depending on your case, you may seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by another party's negligence. Every case is different, and no result can be guaranteed."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much does it cost to hire Mama Justice?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Your consultation is free, and our fee is contingency-based, so you pay no attorney fee unless we win. Ask us during your free consultation how case costs are handled in your situation."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do right after an accident in Decatur?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Get medical care, report the crash, take photos, collect names and insurance details, and keep all your records. Do not apologize or guess about fault. Then call a Decatur personal injury lawyer before you speak with an insurance adjuster."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Alabama cap personal injury damages?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Alabama generally does not cap compensatory damages in cases against private citizens. Punitive damages are generally capped at three times compensatory damages or $1.5 million, whichever is higher. Claims against municipalities have a $100,000 cap."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What can I recover if a loved one died in an accident in Decatur?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Alabama wrongful death claims generally allow only punitive damages, which are meant to punish wrongful conduct and discourage it in the future. The deadline is generally two years, so please speak with a Decatur wrongful death attorney soon."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Not before you talk to a lawyer. First offers are often lower than what a claim is worth, and you may not yet know the full cost of your injuries. 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