Personal Injury

Are You Concerned Whether You Can Recover Compensation For The Injuries You Suffered?

When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, it’s more than just a financial burden – it’s life-altering. You have likely never imagined a situation where an injury could make such an impact on your lifestyle, but if you find yourself here, knowing where to turn for help can be confusing.

You could be facing a lengthy recovery and rehabilitation, the inability to work, lost wages, exorbitant medical bills, permanent disability, and physical and emotional pain. Whether it's a vehicle accident, a dog bite, a workplace accident, or a slip-and-fall, the party that caused your injury should be held financially responsible. But how can you be sure that they will pay for everything you deserve?

Adam Cumberworth: A Committed Personal Injury Lawsuit Attorney

Financial recovery for personal injury is never easy, and in Alabama, it poses unique challenges and obstacles. For that reason, it's essential to have the right kind of personal injury lawyer in your corner.

Adam Cumberworth understands the stress and pain injuries can cause. He knows that waging your own battle for compensation will only increase your frustration and anxiety – which is why he has dedicated his practice to helping victims navigate the complexities of personal injury claims.

Having honorably served as an officer and prosecutor in the US Air Force, Mr. Cumberworth has demonstrated his devotion to public service and the pursuit of justice throughout his career. He prides himself on championing the rights of those who would not prevail on their own. To that end, he will work tirelessly to pursue your claim and maximize your recovery.

What Does Alabama’s Pure Contributory Negligence Law Mean For Your Personal Injury Claim?

Alabama is one of four remaining states that still have a “pure contributory negligence” law in effect, while the other 46 states practice different forms of “comparative negligence.”

Under comparative negligence doctrines, you can recover compensation in a personal injury claim, even if you are partially at fault. However, your recovery of damages may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you (“pure” comparative negligence). In most states, if the assigned fault exceeds 50%, you would be barred from recovering damages (“modified” comparative negligence).

By contrast, Alabama’s pure contributory negligence doctrine asserts that if a plaintiff is proven to have any measure of fault in a claim, even as little as 1%, it can bar them from receiving any damages. The burden in such cases is on the defendant to prove that the plaintiff's conduct contributed to the fault that caused injury.

The doctrine of pure contributory negligence would not apply if a defendant's conduct were found to be "wanton, willful,or intentional." The other exception to the law relates to children, those with diminished mental capacity, or those who are adjudicated incompetent.

To prevail in an Alabama personal injury claim where the bar to recovery is so high, you’ll need an attorney who understands and prioritizes the importance of:

• Meticulous gathering of evidence to prove you were not at fault and that the defense’s case is weak or speculative
• Controlling all communications and statements that would give opposing counsel or insurance adjusters information they could use to prove you were at fault
• Expert testimony to objectively establish that you were not at fault
• Proving your actions were reasonable while the defendant’s actions were wanton, reckless or intentional
• Considering and pursuing the possibility of settlement if there’s any likelihood that you could be proven at fault

Adam Cumberworth Knows How To Pursue And Win Alabama Personal Injury Claims

Adam Cumberworth has years of experience providing personal injury legal services to clients like you in Huntsville and Northern Alabama. Let him review the circumstances surrounding your injury and assess whether you have a viable claim.

Make A Call That Starts Your Journey To A Fair Recovery

If you're ready to pursue complete compensation for your injury, Cumberworth Law, PC will guide you through all the steps to file a claim so you can achieve the justice you deserve. Call us today at (256) 314-9017 or visit our client contact page to schedule a consultation.