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Margie Searcy Alford Birmingham Alabama Attorney
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In Alabama a truck that did not have the right of way tragically hit Sarah's husband Paul. Paul was in the hospital in a coma. A few days later after doing everything they could to make sure Paul was getting the best possible medical care, Sarah and her grown son Mike contacted a personal injury attorney. The attorney investigated the case and quickly filed suit. Paul lived for about fourteen months and then died from complications from his injuries. Sarah was ultimately able to collect from the trucking company, money for Paul's medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.
In another case Phil's wife Gloria was killed in a car/truck accident in Alabama. Phil's case was settled and Phil was awarded some damages but he could not collect for Gloria's pain and suffering, lost wages and medical bills. What is the difference between these two cases?
The difference is that Alabama has unusual civil wrongful death laws that are different in some ways from every other state in the US. Under Alabama law medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and similar expenses may only be collected for if suit is filed before the injured person dies. For example when a person is injured, lives a while, files suit and then later dies, then the family may be able to collect medical bills and other compensatory damages. Again the secret is to hire an attorney and file suit while the injured person who may die is still alive. If the person is not able to file suit, a family member or friend may petition the court for the authority to sue for the injured person.
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