Huntsville Personal Injury Lawyer

Serious injuries can happen throughout Huntsville and its neighboring communities. You could get into a car wreck while commuting to work on I-565 or getting back from an Alabama A&M Game at Louis Crews Stadium. You could even suffer a major fall at one of the breweries or restaurants around West Huntsville or at the Von Braun Center downtown.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury because of the wrongful actions of another person, the personal injury lawyers from Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers are ready to help. This financial support allows you to recover with strength and dignity, covering your medical bills and supporting you and your family.

For a free consultation with an experienced Huntsville personal injury attorney near you, contact our law firm today. You can also call our law office downtown at (800) 255-6534.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Tackle

The personal injury attorneys at Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers have represented thousands of injured victims and their families over the firm’s 80+ years. We can help you after a serious accident here in the Rocket City.

Car Accidents

Car accidents can happen anywhere, from the interstate and Memorial Parkway to quiet streets in neighborhoods like Blossomwood and Mastin Lake. Car wrecks may be due to various factors, such as distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence. In the event of a car accident, ensure the authorities know about what happened and seek immediate medical attention to determine any injuries you suffered. 

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are a major hazard on I-565 and major roadways like Governors Drive. Crashes with 18-wheelers, box trucks, and other large commercial vehicles can often result in catastrophic injuries. Big rig accidents can occur due to driver fatigue, improper maintenance, or negligent driving behavior. If you or a loved one has been involved in a semi-truck collision, our law firm is here to hold negligent truckers and trucking companies accountable.

Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents can be particularly devastating due to the lack of protection for riders. Other drivers are regularly at fault for motorcycle collisions along city streets and even more remote roads like those around Monte Sano State Park. These crashes may be due to reckless driving, distracted driving, or driver negligence. Insurance companies can be particularly biased against motorcyclist claimants, so it is important to consult with an attorney who handles motorcycle accident cases.

Pedestrian Accidents

In addition to traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents are a concern as the region grows. That’s especially true of busy roads like University Drive and Sparkman Drive. These accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, even if you are at the curb or properly using a crosswalk. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, our Huntsville personal injury lawyers can determine whether the driver who hit you should be liable.

Bicycle Accidents

While Huntsville is home to the Spring City Cycling Club (one of the nation’s oldest bike clubs), most of the city remains car-centric. The lack of consistent biking infrastructure means the risk of serious bicycle and e-bike accidents, even when cyclists are careful and abiding by the rules of the road. Our law firm can help injured cyclists and their families seek compensation, whether the incident occurred at a local greenway, along a busy road, or in a residential neighborhood.

Dangerous Drugs & Devices

Cases involving dangerous drugs and defective medical devices can lead to severe health complications for patients. Pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products. If you have suffered harm due to a dangerous drug or device, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries from large pharma corporations.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents can occur due to hazardous conditions such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or inadequate lighting. Property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises for visitors. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, whether in a Kroger, a Food City, the Marriott Huntsville, or anywhere else, an attorney can help you determine if you have a viable premises liability claim.

Product Liability

Product liability cases involve injuries caused by defective or dangerous products. Whether it’s a malfunctioning appliance, contaminated food product, or faulty vehicle component, manufacturers can be held accountable for injuries caused by their products. If you have been harmed by a defective product, it is important to seek legal advice to explore your legal options.

Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

Elderly residents are vulnerable to nursing home neglect and abuse by caregivers. Signs of neglect or abuse can include unexplained injuries, malnutrition, or emotional distress. If you suspect that a loved one is being mistreated in a nursing home, ensure they are safe from further harm, and then contact our team for your free case evaluation.

Boating and Jet Ski Accidents

Accidents involving boats and jet skis can lead to serious injuries or fatalities along the Tennessee River or at Guntersville Lake. Factors such as operator error, equipment failure, or reckless behavior can contribute to these accidents. If you have been injured in a boating or jet ski accident, it is important to consult with an attorney who has experience in maritime law to protect your rights.

Workers’ Compensation on On-the-Job Accidents

Employees who are injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages. Workplace injuries can occur in various industries and occupations, ranging from construction sites to office environments. If you have been injured at work, always report the incident to your employer and discuss the benefits you are entitled to with our firm.

Construction Accidents

The expansion of the Huntsville area and neighboring cities like Madison has led to a lot of development. Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and accidents can occur due to falls, electrocutions, or being struck by objects. Construction workers have a right to a safe work environment and proper safety protocols. If you’ve been injured in a construction accident, our law firm understands the common complications of construction injury cases.

Wrongful Death

The loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a tragic and emotionally challenging experience. Wrongful death claims can arise from many incidents, such as car accidents, medical malpractice, or workplace accidents. While no amount of compensation can replace the loss of a loved one, pursuing a wrongful death claim can provide financial support for surviving family members.

Get Your Free Consultation

Very Knowlegable, Professional, Kind and Caring. Our Attorney was Morris Lillienthal and he was able to guide us through the whole legal process. We were able to reach Mr. Lillienthal right after our accident and he and his staff handled every detail. I highly recommend Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers as well as Morris Lillienthal.

Read All Of Our Google Reviews

Serious Injuries Sustained in Accidents

The team at Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers understands the impact serious injuries can have on your life. These injuries can be devastating, leading to physical, emotional, and financial hardships for you and your loved ones. Our Huntsville personal injury attorneys represent clients with all types of injuries. Some common accidental injuries we see include:

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): TBIs can result from car accidents, falls, or even acts of violence. These injuries can have lifelong consequences, affecting your cognitive abilities, memory, and overall quality of life. 
  • Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI): These injuries are often caused by traumatic accidents and can lead to paralysis or long-term disabilities, requiring extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. 
  • Bone and Joint Fractures: Whether from workplace accidents or slip and falls, broken bones can result in pain, limited mobility, and the need for surgeries and therapy.
  • Neck and Back Injuries: These complicated injuries are also common in many personal injury cases, often stemming from car crashes, sports accidents, or slips and falls. These injuries can cause chronic pain, limited range of motion, and ongoing medical expenses. 
  • Partial- and Full-Thickness Burns: Whether from fires, explosions, or chemical exposure, severe burns can cause severe physical and emotional trauma, requiring specialized care and treatment.

What is Your Personal Injury Claim Worth?

It is only natural to wonder what financial compensation you are entitled to receive following your personal injury. Unfortunately, we cannot estimate what your claim might be worth without evaluating your losses and circumstances.

Generally speaking, you may be eligible for compensation to cover the following:

  • Past, Present, and Future Medical Expenses: Medical expenses may encompass hospital bills, doctor bills, expenses for prescription drugs, and physical therapy costs.
  • Lost Wages and Future Earnings: If your injuries were severe enough to keep you from returning to work, you are entitled to lost wages. You may be off work for a few weeks, months, or years, or you may never be able to return to work due to your injuries.
  • Disfigurement or Disability: Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may also be able to collect for disfigurement or disability due to the accident, particularly if your disfigurement or disability is permanent.
  • Pain and Suffering: There are two types of pain and suffering—physical and mental. Physical pain and suffering refer to the actual pain and discomfort you have endured and will endure in the future. Mental pain and suffering refers to any mental anguish, emotional distress, anxiety, humiliation, anger, PTSD, sleep disturbances, loss of enjoyment of life, or depression associated with your injuries.
  • Interference of Family Relationships: This can include your inability to parent your children or act as a husband or wife, including loss of consortium, which is the loss of companionship and intimacy.

If you have injuries due to the negligence of another party, the Huntsville personal injury lawyers at Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers can help you recover financially, emotionally, and physically.

No Cost. No Obligation. Get Help 24/7


We Stand Up to Insurance Companies for You

At Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers, we understand that insurance companies will often try to undervalue your claim, leaving you with inadequate compensation for your injuries. That’s where we come in. Our Huntsville personal injury lawyers will fight for our neighbors to ensure they receive maximum compensation.

Your Best Interests Always Come First

We believe in taking a respectful and caring approach to our clients, always putting their best interests first. Our goal is to alleviate the burden of dealing with insurance companies so that you can focus on your recovery. Let us handle the negotiations and legal aspects of your case while you concentrate on getting back on your feet.

At Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers, we pride ourselves on being a reliable and trusted source of legal guidance in Huntsville. Our team is here to support you through every step of the personal injury claims process, advocating for your rights and seeking the compensation you deserve.

When insurance companies try to shortchange you, we will be there as your advocates to ensure you are treated fairly.

The Stages of a Personal Injury Claim

The stages of a personal injury claim may be divided between pre-lawsuit and lawsuit. In the pre-lawsuit stage, the insurance company may agree to settle for the amount you are asking.

The Pre-Lawsuit Process

Once you have an attorney on board, the pre-lawsuit process for your personal injury claim begins. Your personal injury lawyer will investigate your accident, speak to witnesses, request your medical records to determine the extent of your injuries, and complete other similar incident discovery. 

The Demand Letter

A demand letter will then be sent from your lawyer to the defendant’s insurance company. This letter will detail why the defendant is liable, a summary of your injuries, what medical treatments you have undergone, and what treatments you will likely require in the future, the cost of these treatments, how much time you missed from work because of your injuries, and a detail of other damages, including pain and suffering, and property damage.

Agreement to Pay or Denial Letter

At this point, the insurance company could agree to pay, or they might issue a denial letter based on lack of evidence, a belief that the defendant did not cause the accident, a belief that your injuries were not the result of the accident, or any other reason they may choose. 

If they will not pay at all, or will not pay as much as your attorney is asking, then your attorney will file a complaint in circuit court. A complaint is the initial legal pleading in court that you are seeking compensation for your injuries and other damages.

Discovery

Following the filing of a complaint comes discovery. Discovery is an integral part of the legal process, during which both sides gather evidence, share certain evidence, investigate the claim, question those involved, and speak to any witnesses. Medical bills, police reports, insurance reports, and wage information will all be gathered during discovery. Depositions of the parties, witnesses, experts, and doctors will be taken to prepare the case for trial.

If a Settlement Cannot Be Reached

If a settlement simply cannot be reached, then a trial will be scheduled. During the trial, expert witnesses may be called to testify on your behalf, and the defendant’s attorney may also call expert witnesses to refute your claims. Essentially, the court hears from both sides, and then either the judge or a jury makes a decision as to liability and damages.

Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers Is Prepared to Take Your Case to Trial

While many cases do settle prior to trial, our personal injury attorneys prepare every case for trial, so we will be thoroughly prepared if it does go to trial. Moreover, this preparation is the best way to secure the best settlement possible.

Why Choose Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers for Your Personal Injury Case

After a serious accident, you need a firm that will fight for fair compensation for you and your family. Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers has fought for the people of Huntsville since 1937. Our attorneys call Huntsville home. We know the roads, the businesses, and the way of life here, and we’re ready to fight for you.

A Strong Record of Success in Personal Injury Law

Our experienced attorneys work to ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you deserve. We are committed to fighting for justice on your behalf and holding accountable those responsible for your injuries. With a thorough understanding of personal injury law and a track record of successful case outcomes, you can trust us to guide you through the legal process and advocate for your best interests.

You Pay No Legal Fees Unless We Win

Our Huntsville personal injury lawyers handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge you a fee until and unless we make a recovery for you. Case evaluations are free, so there is never any risk to consulting our team or hiring a lawyer from our firm. 

Peace of Mind Working with a Local Law Firm

When you hire Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers for your personal injury case, you can have peace of mind knowing that you have a team of compassionate and skilled attorneys by your side, all dedicated to serving our neighbors here in Huntsville.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in Huntsville

How much compensation should I seek?

When someone is injured by the wrongful conduct of another, the skilled personal injury lawyers at Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers will work tirelessly to pursue the just compensation our client deserves. This compensation includes recovery for things such as lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, property damage, and emotional distress.

How long do I have after the injury to pursue a personal injury claim?

The timeframe within which to bring a lawsuit or claim is known as the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations in a case varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction or state to state.

Here in Alabama, the statute of limitations period can vary according to the type of claim you’re going to bring. If you’re bringing a negligence claim for something like a car accident, it’s two (2) years.

What are the steps in the personal injury process?

One of the first steps in the personal injury process is to gather evidence. Depending on the nature of your accident, we will send out an investigative team to take pictures of the scene, collect samples, and talk with witnesses so that we have the necessary information to build a solid case for your right to compensation. This is often the case with car accidents.

Martinson & Beason Injury Lawyers is thorough and meticulous in this beginning stage so that we can be prepared for whatever comes our way. If we have to take your case to trial, we will be ready.

How do you choose a good Huntsville personal injury attorney?

Here’s a general rundown of how to find the right personal injury attorney for your case.

  • Ask Your Family, Friends, and Colleagues for Recommendations: The first step in choosing a personal injury attorney is to do your research! Talk to friends, family members, and co-workers who have hired a personal injury attorney in the Huntsville area and ask them about their experience. Were they happy with the results? Did the lawyer answer their calls and texts promptly? Did they feel as if the attorney had their best interests at heart?
  • Search for Local Huntsville Personal Injury Attorneys Online: You can also research personal injury attorneys on the Internet, read reviews, and research the attorneys on Google and legal service sites like Avvo. After you have narrowed your list, set up meetings with each attorney to find the right fit.
  • Meet with the Attorney and Ask Meaningful Questions: It is important to ask the lawyers you interview about their experience, specifically with cases like yours. While you want an attorney you feel comfortable with, and who understands the needs of people here in Huntsville. 
  • Discuss Attorney Fees, Pricing, and Payment: Once you have chosen your attorney, you will discuss fees—most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning they do not receive any money unless they secure a settlement on your behalf.
  • Pick an Attorney Who Is Trustworthy and Experienced: Remember that you want to find the best Huntsville personal injury attorney for the job. In much the same way, while it is nice if you like your surgeon, in the end, you want the surgeon who has the most experience performing the procedure you need.

View All Personal Injury FAQs


Contact Our Huntsville Personal Injury Lawyers Today

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 Injury Lawyers have proudly served the Huntsville community—and all of Alabama—since 1937. 

We are here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your future is our top priority. For a free consultation with a trusted Huntsville personal injury lawyer near you, contact our law firm online or call (800) 255-6534.

If you have legal questions in Alabama,
Martinson & Beason, P.C. has answers

Contact Us Today

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 Injury Lawyers 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.

 

I have had a wonderful experience during my time if need. I was in a major car accident that changed my life. I had the honor of working with a great team of people who cared. Martinson & Beason is a professional and caring law firm that truly makes everything easy and informational. I would recommend them to anyone for their needs and making things simple.

Alehandro Halsey

Read What 500+ Clients Have To Say About Us

We are proud to be one of Alabama’s top-rated personal injury law firms. Not convinced? Read satisfied reviews from others in your situation using the link below.

One of Alabama's Top-Rated Personal Injury Attorneys - 500+ Google Reviews

Get a Free Consultation

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

We are here to help

Reach out to a team whose foundation has been built right here in Alabama. Since 1937, we have served injured individuals across the state, fighting for the rights and needs of those who deserve compensation for their injuries.

Call our personal injury attorneys now for a free consultation to find out how we can help you during this difficult time.

Google Reviews 5 Stars badge