Regardless of the circumstances, I believe there is no substitute for honesty, integrity, experience, and hard work.  Simply put, there are no shortcuts in the practice of law.
--Bradley Ryder

If you've been injured

contact The Ryder Law Firm today to learn more about your options. We represent clients throughout North Alabama and only recover our fees when we obtain a settlement or judgment for our clients.

Notable Settlements

  • $3,200,000.00 settlement – defective product case
  • $2,000,000.00 settlement – alcohol-related death
  • $1,100,000.00 settlement – commercial trucking death
  • $1,060,000.00 settlement –18 wheeler death (limits of all insurance coverage)
  • $950,000.00 settlement – business dispute
  • $920,000.00 settlement – Medicare fraud
  • $730,000.00 settlement – denial of insurance claim
  • $610,000.00 verdict – sexual harassment in workplace
  • $275,000.00 settlement – unpaid overtime compensation
  • $250,000.00 arbitration award – nursing home pressure ulcer case
  • $215,000.00 settlement – car wreck case
  • $200,000.00 settlement – 18 wheeler injury case
  • $175,000.00 settlement – nursing home fall case

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Car Accidents

Car Wreck Attorney

contact-article If you are like most people, driving or being a passenger in an automobile is one of the most dangerous things that you do on a regular (probably daily) basis. Just how common or dangerous are automobile wrecks? Consider the following facts regarding wrecks that occurred on Alabama highways in 2009:
  • 123,700:  Wrecks involving automobiles
  • 36,000:  People who sustained injuries in those wrecks
  • 774:   Wrecks in which someone died
  • 848:  People who died in those wrecks
  • An automobile wreck occurred in Alabama every 4 minutes
  • A person was injured in a car wreck every 14 ½ minutes
  • A person was killed in a car wreck every 10 hours, 20 minutes

(Source:  Center for Advanced Public Safety at the University of Alabama).

Common Causes of Car Wrecks

Too often these wrecks are entirely avoidable and result from a driver’s choice not to obey the Rules of the Road and practice safe driving techniques, to include:
  •  Failing to obey traffic signals (i.e., stop light, stop sign, yield sign)
  •  Failing to adjust their speed and following distance based on the traffic, road, and weather conditions
  • Being distracted (to include using a cell phone or GPS or anything that diverts attention away from them concentrating on driving)
  • Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs (to include various prescription medications and elicit drugs)
  • Sending, receiving, or viewing text messages while driving
  • Driving an automobile that is not properly maintained or unsafe to operate on a public highway

What To Do / Not To Do If You Have Been In a Car Wreck

If you are involved in an automobile wreck, it is advisable to take the following steps to protect your rights and preserve available evidence:
  • Contact 9-1-1 and notify them that you have been involved in a wreck.
  • Get the name, address, and contact information for the driver of the other vehicle and all witnesses to the wreck.
  • Do not move your vehicle or any debris until the police or other law enforcement officials have arrived and recorded its location and resulting damage.
  • If injured, seek immediate medical attention and follow all instructions/restrictions provided by your treating physician.
  • Take several pictures of the resulting damage to your automobile -- this is an important piece of evidence.
  • Obtain a copy of the Alabama Uniform Traffic Crash Report from the police department or other law enforcement agency.
  • Do not provide a recorded statement (assume all telephone conversations are being recorded) to an insurance adjuster or investigator.
  • Do not sign any documents, to include a medical authorization (which likely would permit an insurance company to obtain ALL of your medical records from the day you were born).
  • Do not attempt to resolve your claim until you have completed all of your medical treatment and been released by all of your treating physicians.
  • Contact The Ryder Law Firm and we will evaluate your case and further advise as to the best course of action to take.

Nothing Less Than Success

If you have suffered serious injuries in a car wreck or truck accident, you will face many obstacles on your way to recovery. In addition to the physical pain and discomfort, it is not uncommon to have feelings of anxiety, frustration, and even anger. Many people worry about the future, are deeply frustrated with insurance companies, and may even feel some degree of anger toward the driver who caused the wreck.

At The Ryder Law Firm, we have the experience and sincere desire to assist individuals who have been injured in automobile wrecks.  We help you through this difficult time by advising you of your rights and taking the necessary steps to ensure they are protected.

Whether your case is tried before a jury or settled, we work hard to help you obtain full and complete compensation for your resulting injuries, lost wages, and other losses.  We are strong advocates for our clients because we understand that success can make the difference between a life lived with hope, and one lived in suffering.  Our goal is nothing less than success.

    For a free consultation with a car wreck attorney at The Ryder Law Firm, call 256-534-3288 or contact us online.

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