Selma Car Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in a car accident in Selma or elsewhere in Dallas County, Elliott Owen Lipinsky can help you understand your options, preserve important evidence, and evaluate a claim for compensation. The firm is based in downtown Selma and represents people hurt in crashes throughout West Alabama.

Free consultation: Call (334) 230-7986 or request a case review online.

Local Help After a Selma Car Accident

A local office makes it easier to meet with your lawyer, share records, and discuss what happened. Crashes may occur on Broad Street, Highland Avenue, the U.S. 80 corridor, the bypass, downtown intersections, and rural roads throughout Dallas County. Every collision is different, so the firm begins by listening to your account and reviewing the available evidence.

How Alabama Fault Rules May Affect Your Claim

Alabama generally follows contributory negligence. If an injured person’s own negligence contributed to the accident, recovery may be barred. Insurance companies may dispute fault or point to a driver’s actions before the crash, which makes photographs, witness information, vehicle damage, medical records, and other evidence especially important.

What Is the Deadline for an Alabama Car Accident Claim?

Many Alabama personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the crash. Different or shorter rules may apply in some situations, including claims involving a government entity or a minor. Because missing a deadline can end a claim, speak with an attorney promptly rather than waiting until the two-year period is close to expiring.

What Should You Do After a Wreck?

• Get to safety and call law enforcement.

• Seek medical care and follow your treatment instructions.

• Photograph the vehicles, roadway, and visible injuries if you safely can.

• Collect insurance and witness information.

• Preserve repair estimates, medical bills, wage records, and correspondence.

• Be cautious about recorded statements or releases before understanding your rights.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Depending on the facts, a car accident claim may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other legally recoverable losses. The value of a claim depends on the evidence, available insurance, the nature of the injuries, and other case-specific factors. No result can be promised.

What If the Other Driver Has No Insurance?

Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may provide benefits when an at-fault driver has no insurance or not enough insurance. Whether coverage applies depends on the policy and the circumstances, so the policy should be reviewed carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Selma car accident lawyer cost?

The initial consultation is free. Personal injury matters are commonly handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning attorney fees are paid from a recovery rather than charged by the hour. The firm will explain the written fee agreement before representation begins.

What if I may have been partly at fault?

Do not assume you have no claim. Fault is often disputed, and the facts should be evaluated before you give a detailed statement or sign anything.

Where is the office?

The Law Offices of Elliott Owen Lipinsky is located at 801 Alabama Avenue, Suite 210C, Selma, Alabama 36701.

Discuss Your Selma Car Accident

Call (334) 230-7986 or request a free case review. Contacting the office does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the firm accepts the matter in writing.