Huntsville DUI Accident Lawyers
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.
DUI Accident Attorneys in Huntsville
Our DUI Accident lawyers also frequently provide information to raise awareness of drunk driving accidents.
Every day, about 28 people in the United States die in drunk driving accidents – that’s one person every 52 minutes. Every two minutes, someone is injured in a drunk driving accident. These crashes are all preventable. In 2019, 856 Alabama motorists were killed in car accidents. In 2019, 248 Alabama motorists were killed in drunk driving accidents, representing 29% of all Alabama car accident fatalities.
Drunk driving slows a person’s reaction time, making the driver more likely to cause a car accident. Careless drivers who choose to drive while drunk can be held legally responsible for any damage arising from the car wrecks they cause.
In a drunk driving accident, there are two types of civil damages- compensatory damages and punitive damages. There are also criminal penalties for driving while under the influence.
Drunk drivers are notorious for trying to flee after a DUI accident. Many hit-and-run accidents involve drunk drivers. If a driver leaves the scene of an accident with injuries, the driver can be charged with a felony, in addition to the misdemeanor drunk driving charge.
Why You Need a Lawyer When You Are the Victim of a DUI Accident
If you or a loved one are the victim of a drunk driving accident, contact a DUI accident lawyer who is trying to make a difference and prevent future drunk driving accidents. Become a part of our team as we try to make a difference. Call our DUI accident lawyers for a free consultation as you try to find the right Huntsville DUI Accident Lawyers for your case.
Drunk driving frequently leads to car accidents with serious injuries. The car accident lawyers at Garnett & Patterson have handled many car accident cases involving drunk drivers. It is wise to hire a car accident lawyer with experience investigating and litigating drunk driver cases.
Drunk driving accidents usually result in criminal charges, as well as a civil lawsuit. For the criminal case, the victim is represented by a city prosecutor or assistant district attorney. The car accident lawyers at Garnett & Patterson have great working relationships with city and county prosecutors across northern Alabama, including Huntsville, Madison County, Decatur, and Morgan County prosecutors.
When we are hired to represent a victim of a drunk driving accident, we immediately begin our car accident investigation. Our investigations are frequently more detailed and thorough than the police officers or deputies who are dispatched to the scene immediately after the collision.
During our investigation, our investigators obtain photographs of the scene of the crash, physical evidence like skid marks, and of the vehicles involved in the accident. We also obtain copies of the police investigation file and quickly obtain statements from any eyewitnesses.
During our investigation, we also search for receipts in the drunk driver’s vehicle. Occasionally, we find receipts from liquor stores or gas stations where the drunk driver purchased alcohol. This evidence can lead to a dram shop case against the seller of the alcohol.
Preserving this evidence is important. It is important to start investigating drunk driving accidents quickly before evidence disappears.
Our DUI Accident lawyers turn over every stone in DUI accident cases. It is not unusual for other defendants to be brought into the lawsuit, in addition to the drunk driver. For example, if the drunk driver was overserved by a bar or restaurant, or if the drunk driver is driving someone else’s vehicle.
At the conclusion of every DUI accident case, Garnett & Patterson donates a portion of the legal fees to Mothers Against Drunk Driving in honor of the firm’s client.