Baxley Maniscalco Attorneys At Law
Oxford, Alabama Personal Injury Lawyers Handling Serious Injury Cases
Local attorneys with proven results.
***Conveniently located on Main Street Oxford near the Oxford Performing Arts Center and Hubbard’s Off Main***
As active members of the Oxford, Alabama community, we are passionate about protecting our friends and neighbors who have been injured due to no fault of their own. If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident, a large truck accident, or have been the victim of negligence, we will help you get the compensation you deserve. Call or text 256-770-7232 and we will provide a free consultation on the spot. We can talk to you about the specifics of your case and what next steps are best to take. Talking to us about your case does not create any obligation to hire us and we won’t pressure you.
The process of healing from an injury is challenging, which is why we work tirelessly to eliminate roadblocks and pave the way for a smooth recovery. We know that getting you back on your feet means making you whole again. So if you've been injured through someone else’s negligence, we focus on getting you paid fairly and fully for the injury you have suffered.
With experience both in negotiating and litigating cases fully through a trial and verdict, we aren't intimidated by big name insurance companies or large corporations, and we will fight to get you the highest possible settlement or jury verdict.
We know you want to be represented by people you can trust. As a local firm, we pride ourselves on knowing each of our clients on a personal, face to face basis. You won't be just another case or number to us. If you call, you won't have to wait days for a status update or a call back. Adam and Alyssa are the founding partners of our firm, and have deep roots in the Oxford community.
Types of Personal Injury Cases Baxley Maniscalco Handles
- Car Accidents
- 18 Wheeler & Commercial Vehicle Collisions
- Wrongful Death
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Slip & Fall & Premises Liability
- Negligent Security
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Construction Site Accidents
- Boating Accidents
When Can I Sue for My Injuries in an Oxford, Alabama Personal Injury Case?
When you are in an accident that leads to injury in Alabama, you have a right to hold the responsible party accountable to pay for your injuries. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be out of work for many days or weeks, sometimes even permanently, and may have to undergo extensive and expensive medical treatment. The financial hardship of this adds tremendous stress to a time when you need to be able to focus on recuperating from your injuries in peace.
In Alabama, you can sue for personal injuries caused by someone else if you can prove that the other party was liable (legally responsible) for your injuries. To establish liability, you must be able to prove that the other party had a legal duty to act with reasonable care, that they breached that duty, and that their breach of duty caused your injuries.
The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Alabama is two years from the date of the accident or injury. This means that you must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident or injury, or else you will be barred from recovering any damages.
It is important to note that there are some exceptions to this rule, like in cases of a minor, the statute of limitation will not start running until the minor reaches the age of majority (19 years old in Alabama).
It is important to consult with an Oxford personal injury attorney as soon as possible after an accident to ensure that you understand your rights and the legal options available to you, and to ensure that your claim is filed within the statute of limitations.
How Much Does an Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer Cost & Can I Afford One?
The good news for injured plaintiffs is that in Alabama, you should almost never have to pay anything out of pocket or up front in order to hire an experienced personal injury attorney. For an injury case, Alabama attorneys should work on a contingency fee. A contingency fee is a type of payment arrangement where a lawyer is paid a percentage of the settlement or award that is received on behalf of the client. In the case of personal injury claims, the lawyer will typically take a percentage of the settlement or award that is received from the insurance company or other party responsible for the injuries. This percentage is usually agreed upon by the lawyer and the client before the case begins and is typically between 33% and 40% of the total settlement or award, depending on the type of case, and how far it proceeds through the litigation process.
If the case goes to trial, the lawyer’s fee may be higher because of the additional time and resources required. If the case is not successful, the lawyer does not receive a fee. This is why it is called contingency fee, the lawyer will only be paid if the client wins the case. This type of payment arrangement can make it more accessible for people to pursue a personal injury claim, as it allows them to have legal representation without having to pay upfront legal fees.
At Baxley Maniscalco, we take a 33% contingency fee on any case that we are able to settle in the prelitigation or negotiation phase prior to filing suit. If a lawsuit is filed, our contingency fee is 40%. We pay up front all of the expenses involved with pursuing your case. We are only paid if we recover on your behalf. We love this system, because it allows every injured victim access to full justice, no matter how much money they have.
Choose Your Alabama Personal Injury Attorney Wisely
It is never a good idea to choose an Alabama personal injury attorney off of a billboard or a single tv commercial. You want to do your research before choosing a personal injury law firm to represent you. Be aware that the attorney in the advertisement is usually not the person who will be actually handling your case. Many mass advertising firms are known for not litigating a lot of cases.
Here are some things to look for when hiring a personal injury attorney:
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Experience: Look for an attorney who has experience handling personal injury cases similar to yours. Ask about the attorney's track record of success and the types of cases they have handled in the past.
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Specialization: Consider an attorney who focuses on personal injury law. They will have a deeper understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to your case, and will be more equipped to handle the specific issues that may arise.
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Reputation: Research the attorney's reputation in the local legal community. Check online reviews, ratings, and testimonials from past clients.
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Communication: Look for an attorney who is responsive, accessible, and easy to communicate with. A good attorney should keep you informed throughout the process and make themselves available to answer any questions you may have.
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Contingency fee: Make sure you understand the attorney's fee structure and how they will be paid. A contingency fee means that the attorney will only be paid if you win the case, and their fee will be a percentage of the settlement or award you receive.
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Resources: A good personal injury attorney should have the resources necessary to fully investigate and pursue your case, including access to experts and other professionals.
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Comfort and trust: You should feel comfortable with your attorney and trust them to represent you effectively. It is important to find an attorney you feel confident in, and that you can trust to handle your case with care and expertise.
You may want to meet with several attorneys before making a decision, and ask them questions about their experience, qualifications, and approach to handling personal injury cases.
How Do Personal Injury Attorneys Help?
A lawyer can help with your Alabama personal injury claim by representing you in negotiations with the insurance company, gathering evidence to support your claim, and if necessary, filing a lawsuit and representing you in court. They can also advise you on the strength of your claim, the value of your damages, and the legal options available to you. Additionally, a lawyer can handle the legal paperwork, communicate with the insurance company and other parties involved in the case, and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the process.
The Baxley Maniscalco Difference
At Baxley Maniscalco, we take a more comprehensive approach to your case. We want to help you recover completely, physically and financially, from the injuries you’ve suffered. Here’s how we help you manage the process:
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Immediately contacting all involved insurance companies and notifying them to stop contacting you directly.
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Reaching out to your existing medical providers to make sure they can treat you without you paying money out of pocket.
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Helping you find and see additional needed medical treatment providers who are willing to treat on a letter of protection from our office (this means that we promise to pay them at the conclusion of the case), without charging you any money up front.
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Documenting what happened: interviewing eyewitnesses, inspecting the scene, taking police officer statements, saving vehicle crash data, if applicable, obtaining audio and video surveillance footage, and many other evidence preservation techniques to make sure we can prove the other party is at fault and liable to you for your injuries.
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Proving the extent of your injuries and making sure you get full and comprehensive treatment. We’ve noticed that many cases tend to settle before all of the long-term ramifications of the injuries are realized. We work hard to strike a balance between getting you compensated as quickly as possible while also not compromising on full medical care and long term planning for recovery from your injuries. We don’t want to find out a year after your case settles that you will have a lifelong issue or complication and that you didn’t receive enough money from the at fault party to fully address that issue.
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Negotiating with insurance adjusters: we make a demand for payment that must be answered within thirty days of our demand packet. The insurance adjuster is allowed to take that time to evaluate your claim and provide a response, or counteroffer. We will then negotiate based off of their response to try to reach a fair settlement amount. If we cannot reach a settlement agreement, we will file a lawsuit.
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Preparing your case for trial: we aggressively move cases through the litigation process. Delay is never the friend of plaintiffs, and we work hard to keep cases moving towards trial. This puts pressure on the insurance company throughout every stage of the process to make a fair offer to resolve the case. It’s important that they know we are serious about trying the case if they do not pay fairly. We will engage in the discovery process, take depositions, hire experts as needed, and prepare exhibits that help us demonstrate what happened and the extent of your injuries.
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Trying the case: ultimately only 2 to 4% of all personal injury cases go to trial, but when they do, we are ready. We have a reputation as tough litigators who aren’t afraid of the courtroom. We will try your case to the jury and ask for full compensation for your injuries.
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Making sure your medical bills get paid. At Baxley Maniscalco, our experienced personal injury attorneys are passionate about getting your medical bills fully paid with the proceeds of your settlement. We work hard at negotiating with your medical providers to reduce the amounts charged for your medical treatment, and ensure that at the end of the day, you end up with funds in your pocket and no medical creditors hounding you.
Bigger Is not better
At Baxley Maniscalco, we are not a volume shop or a settlement mill. At any given time, we have a large percentage of our cases in litigation to make sure that our clients are being paid fairly. We try to make sure that our clients know we are different from the tv injury law firms by focusing on the quality of our work, rather than quantity or volume of cases.
We are experienced at handling complex personal injury cases with serious injuries against every conceivable big name insurance company. We’ve handled major injury cases against McDonald’s, Walmart, FedEx, Lowe’s, Bargain Bins of Anniston, county Boards of Education, daycare centers, and just about every insurance company you can think of. Despite being a local firm, we have the financial resources to go toe to toe with even the largest insurance companies and go the distance to get you compensated.
We ONLY represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases. We never take cases for the defense in negligent injury causes of action. We focus our expertise on helping plaintiffs and continuing to hone our skills in this area of law year after year.
CONTACT OUR OXFORD PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS TODAY AT 256-770-7232
What Type of Injuries Do We Help With?
Common types of injuries that people make a personal injury claim for include:
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Traumatic brain injuries: These injuries can occur from a blow to the head and can result in a wide range of symptoms, including cognitive and physical impairments.
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Spinal cord injuries: These injuries can occur from a blow or impact to the spine and can result in partial or complete paralysis.
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Broken bones: These injuries can occur from a variety of causes, including car accidents, falls, and sports injuries.
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Soft tissue injuries: These injuries can include sprains, strains, and tears of muscles, tendons, and ligaments and can occur from a variety of causes, including car accidents and slip and fall incidents.
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Burns: These injuries can be caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation, and can range from minor to severe.
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Amputations: These injuries can occur from a variety of causes, including car accidents, workplace accidents, and medical malpractice.
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Wrongful death: This is a claim that can be made by the family or dependents of the person who died due to the negligence of another person or entity.
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Emotional distress: This is a claim that can be made for emotional or psychological injuries that may result from a traumatic event, such as a car accident or physical assault.
It is important to note that these are not the only types of injuries that can be compensated, each case is unique and the injuries can vary greatly.
If a tragic loss or unexpected injury in the Oxford, Alabama area has disrupted your life, call our experienced personal injury attorneys at Baxley Maniscalco today and let us get started working on your claim. We’ll provide an immediate free consultation and help you decide how to move forward. We work with plaintiffs all across Alabama and a consultation with one of our team members about your case is always free and confidential. Let us take care of the details while you heal.