Car Accidents

Car Accidents in Alabama

Car accidents in Alabama are governed by an at-fault system, meaning the driver responsible for the crash and their insurer are the ones on the hook for your injuries and losses. Alabama also follows one of the strictest fault rules in the country, which makes getting the facts straight from the start essential.

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2 years

2 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years (measured from death).

How fault works

PURE CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE — 1% at fault bars all recovery

Alabama is an at-fault (tort) state, so unlike no-fault states there is no mandatory personal injury protection to fall back on — recovery comes from the at-fault driver. The catch is Alabama's pure contributory negligence rule: if you are found even 1% responsible for the collision, you can be barred from recovering anything at all. That single rule makes how fault is documented and argued unusually important after a car crash. On top of that, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim, and missing that window can end the case before it begins. Because the stakes of a 1% finding are so high, FaultFreeClaims can connect you with an independent, licensed Alabama attorney who can evaluate your situation.

What a connected attorney can do

Investigate what happened and identify who is responsible
Deal with the insurance companies so you don't have to
Track the 2 years filing deadline so you never miss it
Pursue the compensation you're actually owed

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if the other driver says I was partly at fault?

Alabama follows pure contributory negligence, which means being found even 1% at fault can bar you from recovering compensation. Because insurers know this, they often try to shift a share of blame onto you — one reason many injured drivers connect with an independent attorney to review the facts.

How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Alabama?

Alabama generally allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. Waiting can make evidence harder to preserve, so it is common to speak with an attorney well before the deadline; FaultFreeClaims can match you with one.

Does it cost anything to get connected?

No. Getting connected with an attorney through FaultFreeClaims is free and comes with no obligation. We are not a law firm — we connect you with independent, licensed attorneys.

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