Protecting People’s Rights
If you’re looking for legal representation in Alabama, you can turn to our civil litigation attorneys at McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP. We have an experienced group of lawyers who are dedicated to helping. Our team has helped thousands of clients get the claims they deserve.
The People’s Law Firm
With our practice’s more than 43 years of experience, we have served as a beacon of hope and strength for all the people of Alabama. Our senior partner, Julian McPhillips, started this firm back in 1978 to provide clients with aggressive representation in court. Mr. McPhillips has now earned the moniker of “The People’s Lawyer” for his dedication to solving civil rights cases.
We are now a seven-attorney litigation firm that offers legal representation to Alabama residents in state and federal courts. Our team is known for our outstanding trial advocacy skills. Because of our accumulated record of million-dollar verdicts and settlements, we have earned a glowing reputation among our clients and peers. With our services, you can be assured that you’ll get beneficial and agreeable results in court.
Our Areas of Practice
At McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP, our legal team possesses both deep knowledge and unwavering commitment, allowing us to effectively pursue a wide range of civil litigation cases. Our primary objective in every case is to staunchly protect the constitutional rights of our clients against any opposing parties involved.
Whether it’s negotiating with formidable insurance companies, navigating complex government sectors, or litigating against businesses in court, our firm routinely handles settlements and trials to secure the best possible outcomes for those we represent. We understand that legal matters can be daunting, and we’re here to guide you through every step, ensuring your interests are protected and you receive the compensation you deserve.
Personal Injury Attorneys in Montgomery, AL
When you’ve been severely hurt due to someone else’s negligence, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be immense.
Our dedicated personal injury attorneys are committed to fighting tirelessly for the rights of our clients in these challenging situations.
If you’ve incurred injuries because of another party’s carelessness or wrongful actions, you can turn to our team for robust legal representation.
We have lawyers with four decades of work handling all kinds of personal injury cases with precision and a deep understanding of the legal nuances involved. This extensive background allows us to take on the most complex cases, advocating fiercely on your behalf to ensure justice is served.
Motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately a common occurrence, and they can lead to devastating consequences.
From minor fender-benders to catastrophic collisions, our attorneys have a proven track record of representing clients involved in various types of motor vehicle accidents. This includes car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and even pedestrian and bicycle accidents.
We understand the unique challenges associated with each type of incident, from deciphering accident reports and dealing with aggressive insurance adjusters to proving liability and quantifying damages.
Our goal is to alleviate the burden on you, allowing you to focus on your recovery while we handle the intricate legal process, seeking full and fair compensation for your injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Products Liability
When a product you use, from a household appliance to a vehicle part, causes you harm due to a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or inadequate warnings, you may have a products liability claim.
Our firm works to hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for placing dangerous or defective products into the hands of consumers.
These cases often involve extensive investigation, expert testimony, and a thorough understanding of consumer protection laws. We work diligently to uncover the root cause of the defect and demonstrate how it led to your injuries, ensuring that responsible parties are held liable for the harm their unsafe products have caused.
Property owners and managers have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for visitors.
When they fail to uphold this duty, and you suffer an injury as a result of unsafe conditions on their property, you may have a premises liability case. This can include slip and fall accidents, injuries due to inadequate security, dog bites, or harm caused by hazardous conditions like faulty stairs or poor lighting.
Our attorneys investigate the circumstances surrounding your injury, gather evidence, and prove that the property owner’s negligence directly led to your harm. We are committed to helping you recover damages for your medical expenses, lost income, and the pain and suffering you’ve endured due to unsafe premises.
Some accidents result in injuries so severe that they permanently alter a person’s life. These “catastrophic injuries” often involve long-term medical care, significant rehabilitation, and a profound impact on one’s ability to work and live independently. Such injuries include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, and paralysis.
Our firm handles these highly complex cases, understanding the immense physical, emotional, and financial burdens they place on victims and their families.
We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive comprehensive compensation that accounts for not only immediate medical needs but also future care, lost earning capacity, adaptive equipment, and the profound loss of quality of life. We engage with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to accurately assess the full scope of damages, fighting to secure a secure future for our clients.
Work-Related Injuries
Workplace accidents can be a challenging and stressful experience, leaving you with injuries and concerns about your livelihood.
If you’ve been hurt on the job, our legal team is here to assist you. Our primary job is to ensure that you are able to accurately and completely submit all the necessary requirements to recover monetary damages within the often-strict deadlines imposed by workers’ compensation systems and other legal avenues.
Navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation claims can be daunting, especially when dealing with injuries and recovery.
For a number of years, we have been consistently dealing with insurance companies and employers, advocating for the rights of injured workers.
You can be assured that our extensive background in this area will be invaluable in helping you with your claims for a wide range of damages, including but not limited to past and future medical expenses, lost wages, vocational rehabilitation, and compensation for emotional distress resulting from your work-related injury. We understand the nuances of proving causation and the impact these injuries have on your life, and we are dedicated to securing the full benefits you are entitled to under the law.
Wrongful Death
Our attorneys understand how traumatic and emotionally distressing losing a loved one due to someone’s negligence can be. When this happens, one is entitled to file for a wrongful death action on behalf of their deceased relative. It can be challenging to oversee all legal procedures on your own while mourning the loss of a family member, which is why we are here to represent you.
We are here to offer our support by making sure that all legal documentations are processed within the short time given for such cases. Our team is here to ensure you will be able to deal with the challenges presented by the Alabama wrongful death statute. We will also help you seek claims from the responsible person or organization.
Criminal Law
If you have been charged with crimes involving misdemeanor, felony, drugs, sex, and domestic violence, our attorneys can help you. We have successfully defended clients from execution in major and minor cases. You can be assured that our lawyers will work tirelessly in securing your freedom from the charges you stand accused of.
Turn to Our Lawyers at McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP Today
When it comes to cases involving personal injuries, auto accidents, and wrongful death, you will need an experienced legal professional to guide you through the complex legal process. Our reliable lawyers are here to help you recover the losses and damages you incurred by obtaining the fair compensation that you deserve.
Give McPhillips Shinbaum, LLP a call today to schedule your free initial consultation. You may reach our lawyers at 334-262-1911 or by filling out the contact form on our website. We are here to assist you with any concerns you may have.