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January 17, 2019

10 Reasons Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer is Important

If you’ve been seriously injured due to an accident caused by someone else, you may be able to seek compensation for your medical bills and other accident-related expenses. The Birmingham personal injury attorneys with Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP help people with their legal matters after tragic accidents. We have been successfully handling claims and…

Automobile Accident

September 26, 2018

What You Should Know About Rear-End Collisions

If I’ve been hit in a rear-end collision, is the driver behind me automatically at fault? When rear-end collisions happen, the trailing driver will likely be considered at least partially responsible for the accident. This is because all drivers have a responsibility to follow other vehicles at a safe distance. If the car in front…

Personal Injury

August 23, 2018

The Truth About Switching Attorneys

By: Jessica Zorn There are two common ways you could end up with a different lawyer handling your case after you hire someone: (1) you may fire your attorney and hire someone new or (2) your attorney may refer your case to a different lawyer or firm. Here is everything you need to know about…

Defective Products

August 14, 2018

Bayer’s Essure Contraceptive: What You Need to Know

On Friday, July 20, Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical and chemical company, announced it will cease selling its Essure medical device. Unsurprisingly, Bayer’s announcement was termed a “business decision” due to declining sales rather than the safety and efficacy of the device. In fact, Bayer cited “inaccurate and misleading publicity” as the primary reason for…

Defective Products

July 12, 2018

The Biggest Food Recalls in History

If you or a loved one has been harmed by contaminated food products, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact our experienced lawyers today to explore your legal options.

Nursing Home Abuse

July 12, 2018

How Nursing Home Understaffing Can Lead to Senior Abuse and Neglect

There comes a time when most of us need some form of regular medical assistance, whether from friends and family or a senior living facility. For those who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), a nursing home is often the only option. Unfortunately, nursing homes also have a reputation for abuse and neglect.…

Wrongful Death

July 12, 2018

Drunk Driving and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Alcohol impairment is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths. In 2016, nearly 10,500 people were killed in crashes involving an impaired driver.1 Unfortunately, the DUI arrest rate is much lower – just over a million drivers were arrested in 2016 for driving under the influence, a minuscule number compared to the 111 million…

Defective Products

June 11, 2018

How to Handle a Product Recall

It’s not uncommon for a recalled product to cause serious injury and, in extreme circumstances, death. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a faulty product, the experienced Birmingham defective product lawyers at Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP can help. Contact us today for a free consultation about your case.

Defective Products

June 11, 2018

Understanding the Risks of Transvaginal Mesh

If you’ve watched cable TV in the past several years, chances are, you’ve seen a warning about transvaginal mesh pop up on your screen. This may have left you wondering, what exactly is transvaginal mesh, and why is it causing problems? What Is Transvaginal Mesh? Transvaginal mesh is exactly what it sounds like – a…

Defective Products

June 11, 2018

The Dangers of Onglyza

A relatively new medication on the market, Onglyza®, is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. It was first approved by the FDA in 2009 to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar.1 Onglyza works by boosting incretin levels in the body. Incretins control blood sugar by increasing the…

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How Much is My Case Worth?

This is an extremely difficult question to answer. The value of a case is based on a wide range of criteria including:

The extent of your injuries
Your inability to work / loss of earnings capacity
Your age
Past medical bills
Future medical bills
Pain and Suffering
Whether injuries are temporary or permanent
The insurance coverage of the other party
The identity and financial condition of the other party
and other factors.

All cases are unique and we assess them on a case-by-case basis.

How Do I Know if I Have a Case?

To have a personal injury case, you must have suffered an injury, and that injury had to be at least partially the fault of another. The injury can be physical or non-physical depending upon the case and the basis of the lawsuit. Invasion of privacy, assault, infliction of emotional distress or an attack on your reputation are examples of injuries that are non-physical.

How Long Will My Lawsuit Take?

Some cases settle within weeks, while others require litigation and can take over a year to reach completion.

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Client Reviews

“I don’t have enough stars to give this firm. They have become like family to me. I can’t find enough words to express my thanks for all of the people here. I highly recommend Farris, Riley and Pitt. They are the most compassionate people. Every single person I encountered in their office, was kind and giving. They genuinely care about their clients and it’s easy to see that they are not just in it for the money.”

Karen Reeves

I was involved in an automobile accident in Alabama and, being from Atlanta, I was referred to Farris, Riley & Pitt through a mutual acquaintance. First off, it is my sincere hope that no one reading will have to utilize their services but if you do, I cannot express how Kirby Farris and his team made an unpleasant situation an ordeal as pleasant as possible. My accident was not my fault yet the defendant and his insurance company wanted to play 'hard ball' which proved to be a mistake on their part. Farris Riley & Pitt did their homework and the other team became very aware their tactic was a losing one when their client's version of the truth was quickly exposed during deposition. I cannot recommend Farris Riley & Pitt enough and am so very, very thankful to have received the outcome I did thanks to their professionalism, mastery of the law and personal attention.

Bobby Darnell

FRP has a friendly and knowledgeable staff. They bend over backwards to make you comfortable and confident in their services, their legal team is a superior force in battling the insurace companies and responsible parties, getting their clients the justice and closure they deserve. Thank you, FRP for assisting me and my family in recovering from a tragic accident!

Billy Morris

My experience with Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP was excellent. I was always informed at every stage of the process and guided throughout with exceptional expertise and professionalism. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone seeking counsel.

Stacy Edwards

All I can say about this firm is that they are the best. I enjoyed working with them on my case and would not hesitate to call on them in the future if needed advice. Everyone was very friendly and understood the issues. Special thanks to Caitlin and Brett.

Eric Steward

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