Huntsville Distracted Driving Accident Attorney
I was involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle in September of 2023, which was deemed to be caused by the CDL driver almost immediately. The accident caused $13k of property damage to my car and came very close to totaling it due to the cost of repairs! Thankfully, no one was injured! The third-party company that handled the claim for the trucking and insurance company was very shady and unprofessional! I could go on all day about how stressful the situation was!
After several months, I spoke with the third party handling the claim about the possibility of a diminished value claim. I was advised I would need to purchase a damage estimate and submit it to them. I got the estimate; I attempted to submit the lost value claim to the third-party insurance representative with the trucking company, and I was advised I was owed nothing. It is well known that the value decreases when a car requires significant repairs after a collision, so I knew this was wrong! I knew I had to find an attorney.
I called at least four local attorneys in the Huntsville-Decatur area before I called Hunter's office. The first three said it basically wasn't worth their time, that with a 33% attorney fee, it was too small to take. I called a man in Birmingham who told me to call Garnett Patterson. Hunter without hesitation agreed to help me! He barely made anything taking this case; the monetary value was small. Hunter accepted my case because it was the right thing to do! I’ve also seen the things Hunter is doing for the Hispanic community, which without saying are a great act of selflessness! Hunter took it upon himself to help a fundraiser I had undertaken to pay for a memorial of a co-worker as well! I’ve even seen him help ppl add coolant to their cars outside the front of his office! He’s really one of a kind and a very genuine and down to earth guy!! If we had more people like Hunter, whose actions are driven by a genuine desire to help without expectation of a reward, this world would be a much better place!
Mr. Garnett took a personal interest in the case due to the situation and worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcome. Mr. Garnett and his staff kept me, and my husband informed during the entire process and addressed any concerns promptly, even when he was on vacation! Any time we had a concern regarding the case and the interaction between our insurance company, Mr. Garnett and his team reassured us, and did an amazing job! I am incredibly grateful for their dedication and would not hesitate to highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal counsel for injury claims/vehicle accidents.
When the case was completed Mr. Garnett asked my husband to come to his office. My husband was blown away by Mr. Garnett’s down to earth, personable and honest persona, and I can say without a doubt that anyone who hires Mr. Garnett will be dealing with a person of very good moral character, integrity, and dedication!!
Throughout the process, the team maintained clear and consistent communication, ensuring I was informed and comfortable at every stage. Their attention to detail, dedication to my case, and genuine care for my well-being exceeded my expectations. I felt fully supported and confident that my best interests were always their top priority.
For anyone in need of seasoned legal professionals who deliver results with integrity and skill, I highly recommend this team. They have my deepest appreciation for their tireless efforts and exceptional service.
Distracted Driver Accident Lawyers in Huntsville
If you are the victim of a high-speed rear-end accident, the other driver was likely distracted by a cell phone and possibly texting and driving. In 2019, 3,142 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted drivers. Many of these deaths are the result of cell phone accidents caused by texting and driving.
Cell Phone Use and Car Accidents
Cell phone accidents are often caused by distracted drivers who take their eyes off the roadway in front of them. Cell phone accidents can result in serious injuries, or even death. Drivers who are responsible for cell phone accidents can be liable for punitive damages under Alabama law or even charged with manslaughter.
In 2016, an Alabama jury convicted a distracted driver of manslaughter as the result of a cell phone accident that resulted in the death of an innocent driver.
Even though many car accidents are caused by texting and driving, drivers rarely admit that they were distracted by their cell phones. However, there are ways to prove that a driver was on their cell phone.
For example, the car accident lawyers at Garnett & Patterson frequently subpoena cell phone records to determine the other driver’s cell phone usage in the moments leading up to the car wreck. Occasionally, our car accident lawyers even require the other driver to produce their cell phone for a complete forensics download. This usually occurs in catastrophic injury cases or wrongful death cases.
If you are the victim of a cell phone accident, you may be entitled to compensatory damages and punitive damages. Our Huntsville distracted driving accident attorneys are ready to help you obtain the justice you deserve and hold the at-fault driver accountable. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation to see if we are the right law firm for you.