Huntsville Hit And Run Accident Attorney
Him along with his legal team ( thanks Julio) were always transparent and very informative about every step as it happened.
I was more than satisfied with the end results of the case and would recommend him to anyone that finds themselves in the same like condition.
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.
Hit And Run Accident Lawyer In Alabama
The legal term for “hit and run” is leaving the scene of an accident.
Any car accident will ruin your day but especially hit-and-run accidents. Hit-and-run accidents are common in Alabama. If you are in a hit-and-run accident then there’s a good chance the driver who hit you has pending warrants, is driving without a driver’s license/insurance, or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is common for drunk drivers to flee after a DUI accident.
Alabama Criminal Law and Hit and Run Accidents
In Alabama, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident before providing your name, address, and vehicle registration. Alabama Code § 32-10-2. After an accident, each driver should exchange automobile insurance information and wait for a police officer to arrive and fill out an accident report.
Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries is a felony in Alabama. Alabama Code § 32-10-6. If there are no injuries, then leaving the scene of an accident is a misdemeanor offense.
Penalties for Hit and Run in Alabama
In Alabama, there are different penalties for hit-and-run crimes, depending on the nature of the car accident:
- Penalty for injury or death: Class C felony. The penalty is imprisonment for no less than 1 year and 1 day and no more than 10 years. There is also a possible fine of up to $15,000.
- Penalty for damage to a vehicle: Class A misdemeanor. The penalty is imprisonment for up to 1 year. There is also a possible fine of up to $6,000.
Huntsville Accident Lawyers Who Answer Questions
Because we care, we have created informational guides to answer all your legal questions after an accident
Hiring a Lawyer After a Hit and Run
If you have been in a car accident and the other driver left the scene, you are likely thinking that you will not be able to recover from your injuries. However, that may not be true.
Our hit-and-run accident lawyers have experience with cases just like yours. If we are contacted quickly, we may be able to investigate the case and find the at-fault driver. Occasionally, our investigators are able to obtain surveillance footage of the crash or witnesses to the crash to help determine the identity and insurance information of the hit-and-run driver.
Even if we cannot locate the hit-and-run driver, you may be able to make a claim for uninsured motorist coverage. This is a no-fault claim that will not affect your premiums. In Alabama, if you are involved in a hit and run accident, then the law presumes that the at-fault driver was uninsured.
Hit and run accidents are time-sensitive matters. Call us today and speak to one of our car accident lawyers. You will be offered a short, free consultation for you to decide whether Garnett & Patterson Injury Lawyers are the right Huntsville Hit And Run Accidents for your case.
Your client experience is a priority to us. Our car accident attorneys offer free consultations in person, over the phone, and by Zoom or FaceTime. We can accommodate your schedule so that you also do not have to take time off work for the consultation.