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Car Accidents in Dothan, AL

In Dothan, car accidents often happen along US-231 and US-84. If you were hurt and it wasn't your fault, we connect you with an experienced car accidents attorney serving Dothan — free, and with no obligation.

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Car Accidents claims in Dothan

The highways around Dothan are fast and they are not interstates. US-231 runs four lanes divided through the Wiregrass, with at-grade crossovers instead of ramps. A driver turning left judges a gap in traffic moving at highway speed from two directions. That maneuver is where these roads bite. It is also the crash most likely to end with blame pointed both ways, since the turning driver misjudged and the through driver gets asked whether they could have slowed, swerved, or seen the whole thing developing from a long way off. Answer that second question badly in Alabama and the claim ends. Note the crossover you were at. Note which direction you had been traveling before the turn.
How fault gets decided can end a car accident case in Dothan before it starts. Alabama's rule: Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery. You have 2 years to file. Rear-end, intersection, and highway collisions — the most common case we help with.
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2 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years (measured from death).

How fault works

Pure contributory negligence — 1% at fault bars all recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Who has the crash report for a wreck in Dothan?

The Dothan Police Department for city streets, including the Ross Clark Circle inside the city limits, and the Houston County Sheriff's Office for county roads. Alabama State Troopers work the rural stretches of US-231 and US-84. Reports generally take a few days and come through the state's portal for a fee. If you left the scene by ambulance, someone else may need to pull the number for you.

Which court handles injury cases from Dothan?

Houston County Circuit Court. Dothan is the county seat, so the courthouse is right here, which is one of the few parts of this process that is simple. Alabama's deadline is 2 years from the crash for a personal injury claim, and wrongful death is also 2 years, measured from the date of death. We are not a law firm. An independent, licensed Alabama attorney files, and we introduce you.

The other driver had Georgia plates. Whose rules apply to my claim?

For a crash on Alabama roads, Alabama's generally do, and that is worth understanding rather than assuming. Georgia and Florida both use a modified comparative rule with a 50% bar, which reduces what an injured person recovers by their share of the fault. Alabama does not reduce. It ends the claim at any share. Say less to the other insurer, not more.

How long do I have to file an injury claim in Alabama?

In Alabama, the deadline is generally 2 years from the date of the accident. 2 years personal injury; wrongful death 2 years (measured from death). Deadlines are strict — the sooner you act, the more options you have.

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