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If a drunk driver hurt you or someone you love in Montgomery, you have the right to hold that driver accountable. At Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent people injured by impaired drivers across Montgomery and central Alabama. A drunk driving crash is not an ordinary accident. It is the result of a choice, and Alabama law lets injured people and grieving families pursue full compensation for that choice. Our team investigates the crash, identifies every responsible party, and handles the insurance companies so you can focus on healing.
​Call our Montgomery drunk driving accident lawyers today at (205) 843-6037 for a free case evaluation.
Founding attorney J.R. Krebs built this firm around one idea: Injured people deserve personalized representation, not a one-size-fits-all approach. Our team takes the time to understand how the crash changed your life before we build your claim.
When you choose our firm, you benefit from our commitment to your recovery:
Alabama gives you a limited window to act. Under the state's 2-year statute of limitations, most injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the crash. Waiting too long can end your right to recover anything.
​A driver who operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more violates Alabama's impaired driving law. That violation is strong evidence of negligence in your civil case, separate from any criminal charge the driver faces.
​Alabama also follows a strict standard called pure contributory negligence. Under the state's contributory negligence rule, an injured person found even slightly at fault can be barred from recovering damages. Insurance companies use this rule aggressively, which is why careful legal work matters from day one.
​Because drunk driving reflects reckless conduct, these cases can also support punitive damages. Punitive damages are meant to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior, on top of the compensation you receive for your losses.
The impaired driver is the obvious defendant, but they are not always the only one. Identifying every liable party often increases the compensation available to you.
As of April 2023, plaintiffs must prove that the establishment "knowingly" served the individual —meaning they knew or should have known, based on the totality of the circumstances, that the patron was visibly intoxicated.
Our team investigates these possibilities, including who served the driver, who owned the vehicle, and whether any third party contributed to the crash, to identify every potential source of compensation.
Impaired drivers often strike at high speed and without braking, which produces severe injuries. We handle the full range of drunk driving crash claims for Montgomery clients.
​Serious and catastrophic injuries: We represent people with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and internal trauma. These claims require a lifetime view of medical costs, future care, and lost earning capacity to reach a fair result.
​Rear-end and head-on collisions: Drunk drivers frequently cause rear-end collisions and cross the center line into oncoming traffic. Our attorneys reconstruct how the crash happened and connect the driver's impairment directly to the injuries you suffered.
​Pedestrian and motorcycle crashes: People outside a vehicle absorb the worst harm when an impaired driver strikes them. We pursue full compensation for these life-altering injuries, including long-term rehabilitation and lost income.
​Wrongful death claims: When a drunk driver kills a loved one, Alabama's wrongful death law lets a personal representative bring a claim within 2 years. Alabama is unusual because these damages are punitive, meant to punish the driver's conduct.
The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, your financial losses, and how the crash changed your daily life. Our team pursues every category of damages Alabama law allows.
​Economic damages cover your measurable financial losses. These include:
Non-economic damages address the human cost of the crash. These include:
Punitive damages may also apply because impaired driving is reckless conduct. These damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer for their dangerous choices and to deter others from engaging in similar behavior.
We document every loss with medical records, wage statements, and expert testimony. The insurance company does not get to undervalue what you have been through.
Strong evidence turns a difficult claim into a winning one. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve proof before it disappears.
​We obtain the crash report, the responding officer's notes, and any body-camera or dash-cam footage. Each document can establish the driver's impairment and how the collision occurred.
​Our team also gathers the driver's breath or blood test results and tracks the criminal case against them. A conviction or guilty plea can carry real weight in your civil claim.
​When alcohol service is involved, we request receipts, surveillance video, and staff records from the bar or establishment. These records support a claim under Alabama's Dram Shop Act when the facts justify one.
​Because Alabama's contributory negligence rule is unforgiving, we build a clear record that places fault where it belongs. Every witness statement, photograph, and expert opinion works to protect your recovery.
The steps you take after the crash can protect both your health and your claim. Focus first on safety, then on preserving evidence.
​If you are involved in a collision with an impaired driver, taking the right steps immediately can protect your health and your ability to pursue a claim. Follow these steps after the crash:
No honest attorney can promise a figure without reviewing your case. Value depends on your medical costs, lost income, the severity of your injuries, and the available insurance. Because drunk driving can support punitive damages, these claims sometimes carry a higher value than an ordinary crash.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so there is no upfront cost. You pay no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you. Your case evaluation is always free.
Alabama's 2-year statute of limitations applies to most injury and wrongful death claims. The clock usually starts on the date of the crash. Evidence can fade quickly, so contacting an attorney early helps protect your claim.
Alabama's pure contributory negligence rule lets insurers deny claims by arguing that you share even a small amount of the blame. This is why we investigate thoroughly and build a clear record that the drunk driver caused your injuries.
Often, yes. Your own uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage may pay for your injuries when the at-fault driver cannot. Our team reviews every available policy to find the full compensation you are owed.
Serious Injury. Serious Representation.
You should not carry the financial burden of a crash that a drunk driver caused. At Krebs Personal Injury Lawyers, we help injured people and grieving families in Montgomery hold impaired drivers accountable and pursue the full compensation Alabama law allows. Our attorneys handle the investigation, the paperwork, and the insurance companies while you focus on recovery.
Call our Montgomery drunk-driving accident lawyers today at (205) 843-6037 for a free case evaluation and let us start protecting your rights.
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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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