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If a drunk driver injured you or someone you love in Greene County, you have the right to pursue full compensation. Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers helps people hurt by impaired drivers hold those drivers accountable and recover what they have lost. Call (205) 843-6037 for a free case evaluation.
A drunk driving crash is not an ordinary collision, and the impaired driver made a choice that the law can hold against them. Alabama gives injured people a clear path to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our Greene County drunk driving accident lawyers handle the insurance company, the evidence, and the filing deadlines so you can focus on healing.
Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers represents injured people across Greene County on a contingency fee basis. You owe no attorney fee unless we recover money for you, and your case evaluation is always free.
We treat every claim as its own case, not a file on a conveyor belt. Our approach is built around what happened to you, the injuries you carry, and the compensation your family needs to move forward.
Drunk driving cases reward fast, thorough work. Our team acts quickly to protect the evidence that proves impairment and liability:
Insurance adjusters start building their defense within days of a crash. You deserve someone doing the same for you.
A drunk driving crash usually creates two separate legal matters. The state may prosecute the driver for driving under the influence, while you pursue a civil claim for compensation. These cases move on different tracks and serve different purposes.
Alabama sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent blood alcohol concentration under Alabama Code Section 32-5A-191. A driver over that limit is impaired under the law. Commercial drivers and drivers under 21 face lower thresholds.
A criminal conviction can strengthen your civil claim, but you do not need one to recover. The criminal case must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Your civil claim only needs to show the driver was negligent and that the negligence caused your injuries.
Time matters. Under Alabama Code Section 6-2-38, most injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the crash. Miss that deadline, and the court can bar your claim no matter how strong it is.
Alabama follows one of the strictest fault rules in the country. Under the state's pure contributory negligence doctrine, an injured person who is found even 1 percent at fault can be barred from recovering anything.
However, this rule does not apply if the defendant’s conduct was 'wanton.' Because drunk driving is often classified as wanton misconduct, meaning the driver acted with reckless or conscious disregard for the safety of others, your own partial fault may not automatically bar your claim.
This rule is why insurance companies work so hard to pin part of the blame on you. If the adjuster can argue you were speeding, distracted, or crossed against a light, they may try to deny the entire claim.
Our team anticipates these tactics. We build the record that keeps fault where it belongs: On the driver who chose to get behind the wheel while impaired.
The impaired driver is the obvious defendant, but they are not always the only one. Identifying every responsible party often makes the difference between a partial recovery and a full one.
Depending on the facts, liability may extend to others:
Alabama does not impose broad social host liability, so a private individual who serves an intoxicated adult guest usually cannot be held responsible. The rules differ when alcohol is served to a minor. We review who served the driver and when to find every available source of compensation.
A serious crash brings costs that reach far beyond the first hospital bill. Alabama law allows injured people to recover both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages cover measurable financial losses:
Non-economic damages address the human toll of the crash, including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and the loss of enjoyment of daily life.
Drunk driving cases also open the door to punitive damages. Because driving while impaired is reckless conduct, a court may award additional damages meant to hold the driver accountable and discourage similar conduct.
When a drunk driving crash takes a life, Alabama handles the claim differently from most states. Under Alabama Code Section 6-5-410, a wrongful death claim recovers only punitive damages, must be brought by the personal representative of the estate, and must be filed within 2 years. We guide grieving families through this process with care.
The steps you take after a crash can protect both your health and your claim. Focus on safety first, then preserve what you can.
Important: Insurance adjusters are trained to call victims within 24–48 hours to secure a recorded statement. Do not provide one. Politely inform them that your lawyer will handle all communications regarding the accident.
Then reach out to our team. Early legal help protects evidence that can disappear within days.
Most injury claims carry a 2-year statute of limitations from the date of the crash. Certain situations can shorten or change that window, so contact us early to protect your right to recover.
Yes. Your civil claim is separate from the criminal case and uses a lower standard of proof. We can pursue compensation even when the state does not obtain a conviction.
Alabama's contributory negligence rule poses a serious threat because even a small share of fault can bar recovery. Our team gathers the evidence needed to challenge these claims and protect your case.
Sometimes. Alabama's Dram Shop Act allows a claim against a vendor that served a visibly intoxicated person who then caused harm. We investigate where the driver was drinking to determine whether this applies.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fee unless we win compensation for you, and your initial case evaluation is free.
You did not choose this crash, and you should not carry its cost alone. Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers stands ready to pursue full accountability from the impaired driver and every other liable party. Whether your case is resolved through settlement or proceeds to the Circuit Court of Greene County in Eutaw, our team prepares each claim to win.
Attorney J.R. Krebs and our team offer every injured person a free, no-pressure case evaluation. Call our Greene County drunk driving accident lawyers today at (205) 843-6037 to learn what your claim may be worth. You pay nothing unless we win.
J.R. is dedicated to providing personalized representation, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. He tailors his strategy to the unique challenges and needs of each client and case, ensuring focused and individualized attention.
His practice mainly covers Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, including car and 18-wheeler accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, defective products, and wrongful death. He also handles commercial disputes on contingency, with experience in contracts, construction, and probate. For any dispute headed toward litigation, J.R. develops an aggressive strategy to maximize your recovery through negotiation, arbitration, or trial.
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