Auto Accidents

Alabama Auto Accident and Personal Injury Lawyer

Auto accidents are the most common personal injury cases we handle at Simms & Associates in Birmingham, Alabama. If you have been injured because of the negligence of a driver in a car crash, you need an experienced attorney to secure the damages that you deserve.

Auto Insurance Background

As an intern on the Arizona State Senate Banking and Insurance Committee and Senior Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster with a major automobile insurance company, Derek B. Simms gained in-depth knowledge of that industry's operations and procedures related to auto accidents. They have their ways of determining the value of your personal injury. Some companies are outright afraid of litigation and will settle quickly. Others prefer to fight it out in a trial.

Their aggressive tactics may include a letter accusing you of contributory negligence in the auto accident. We will review your case and determine if that claim is valid. Many times, it is merely a scare tactic. Mr. Simms' arsenal of background information has benefited our clients who have been victimized by negligent drivers and bullied by insurance companies.

Process for Settlement or Litigation

At our first meeting at Simms & Associates, we will get the specific information related to your personal injury accident. You will be required to sign an authorization so we can have your medical records released to us. When you have completed your course of treatment and reached the maximum level of recovery from your injuries, we will attempt to settle the case, again utilizing Mr. Simms' background in the auto insurance industry. If a fair settlement is not possible, we will mark the case for trial, and we will proceed forward with litigation.

The process can be lengthy, anywhere from 8 months to 2 years, so that will require patience from you. In return, you can rest assured that you will get hard work from us throughout the entire process as we seek the best resolution of your auto accident case.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.