Serving Six Central Alabama Counties

Personal Injury Attorney Serving Birmingham and Central Alabama

Since 1967, Forstman & Cutchen, LLP has fought for people hurt in wrecks, at work, and in hospitals. Tell us what happened, and we'll tell you where you stand.

One Birmingham Injury Law Firm Serving the Surrounding Counties

Every case we take is handled from one place: our office at 2 Perimeter Park South, Suite 410E, Birmingham, AL 35243. We do not have branch offices in the counties we serve. You work directly with the same attorneys who have built this firm's reputation in Birmingham for decades.

Our office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Injuries do not wait for business hours, so we also meet by appointment in the evenings and on weekends.

Perimeter Park sits near I-459 and US-280, which makes it a manageable drive from most of Central Alabama. If you cannot come to us because of your injuries, call and we will talk through other options.

Our Services

Personal Injury Lawyer Service Areas Across Central Alabama

We represent injured people and grieving families throughout the Birmingham metro and beyond. Select your area to learn how we handle personal injury claims, workers' compensation claims, and medical malpractice claims where you live.

Personal Injury Attorney in Birmingham, AL

Our only office is at Perimeter Park in Birmingham, near I-459 and US-280. Birmingham clients meet with the same attorneys who have handled injury cases here since 1967.

Accident Injury Lawyer for Jefferson County, AL

We represent people hurt throughout Jefferson County, including crashes on I-65 and I-20/59. Personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice cases are all handled from our Birmingham office.

Car Accident Lawyer for Shelby County, AL

From Columbiana to the I-65 and US-280 corridors, Shelby County clients work directly with our Birmingham attorneys. We pursue full compensation for wrecks, work injuries, and medical mistakes.

Truck Accident Lawyer for St. Clair County, AL

I-20 east toward St. Clair County carries fast traffic and mixed truck loads. We help injured drivers and grieving families there hold negligent parties accountable.

Workers Compensation Attorney for Tuscaloosa County, AL

I-20/59 links Birmingham to Tuscaloosa, and we represent injured workers and accident victims throughout the county. You get the same focused advocacy our Birmingham clients receive.

Workplace Injury Lawyer for Walker County, AL

Clients from Jasper and across Walker County reach our office by US-78 and I-22. We handle on-the-job injuries, auto wrecks, and wrongful death claims for Walker County families.

Medical Malpractice Lawyer for Blount County, AL

Families in Oneonta and throughout Blount County can call us for a free consultation. We review medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers' compensation claims with the same care.

Know the Risks

Where Accident and Workplace Injuries Happen in Central Alabama

Central Alabama is a crossroads for freight, commuters, and heavy industry. That mix puts working people and drivers at real risk every day. As an accident injury lawyer team, we see many of the same settings come up again and again across all six counties.

I-20/59 Traffic

This interstate carries tractor-trailers and commuters through Birmingham and on toward Tuscaloosa. Heavy volume and big rigs make serious wrecks a constant risk for local drivers.

I-65 North and South

I-65 is a major freight route linking Shelby County, Jefferson County, and points north. Truck and passenger vehicle crashes here often lead to complex personal injury claims.

I-459 and US-280

Heavy commuter volume and frequent merges on these roads lead to rear-end and lane-change crashes. Many of these wrecks happen close to our Perimeter Park office.

US-78 and I-22 Toward Walker County

These routes, along with I-20 east toward St. Clair County, carry fast traffic and mixed truck loads. That combination raises the stakes for anyone sharing the road with commercial vehicles.

Construction Sites and Road Work Zones

Falls, equipment strikes, and crush injuries are common in these settings. Injured workers may be entitled to work injury benefits, and drivers hurt in work zones may have separate claims.

Steel, Manufacturing, and Industrial Plants

Repetitive tasks and heavy machinery in these workplaces can cause lasting harm. We help plant workers pursue workers' compensation for injuries to the hands, feet, back, and brain.

Service Areas

Practice Areas for Injury Compensation Throughout the Region

Our practice is focused on three areas: personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical malpractice. That focus means we know how insurers, employers, and hospitals defend these cases, and how to push back.

Choose the type of case that fits your situation to learn more.

Personal Injury Lawyer for Central Alabama Families

If someone else's carelessness hurt you, you may be owed money for medical bills, lost wages, and pain. We pursue personal injury claims against drivers, companies, and property owners.

Workers Compensation Lawyer for Injured Employees

We help workers secure the work injury benefits Alabama law provides, including medical care and wage replacement. That covers head injury, neurological injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, hand and foot injury, and repetitive stress injury claims, and our workers compensation attorneys build each case around strong medical evidence.

Medical Malpractice Attorney for Patients Harmed by Care

When a doctor, surgeon, or hospital falls below the standard of care, patients can suffer serious harm. Our medical negligence lawyer team reviews what went wrong and who is responsible.

Car Accident Lawyer for Interstate and Local Crashes

From fender benders on surface streets to high-speed interstate wrecks, we handle the insurer so you can focus on healing. We build the claim around evidence, not guesses.

Defective Product Lawyer for Dangerous Goods

A faulty part, tool, or household item can cause burns, fractures, or worse. We pursue product liability claims against manufacturers and sellers who put unsafe goods on the market.

Negligence Lawyer for Careless Conduct Claims

Some injuries do not fit neatly into one category. If someone failed to act with reasonable care and you were hurt, we can evaluate whether you have a claim.

Slip and Fall Lawyer for Unsafe Property Injuries

Wet floors, broken stairs, and poor lighting cause serious falls. As premises liability lawyers, we hold stores, landlords, and property owners accountable for hazards they should have fixed.

Uninsured Motorist Lawyer for Coverage Disputes

When the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, your own policy may have to pay. We fight your insurer when it undervalues or denies uninsured motorist claims.

Work Accident Lawyer for On-the-Job Injuries

Falls, machinery accidents, and vehicle crashes on the clock can change your life overnight. We help injured workers pursue every benefit and claim available to them.

Wrongful Death Lawyer for Grieving Families

Losing a loved one to someone else's negligence is devastating. We handle wrongful death claims with care and press hard for accountability on your family's behalf.

How It Works

How Clients Across Six Counties Work With Our Personal Injury Attorneys

You do not need to live in Birmingham to have our firm in your corner. Clients from Jasper to Columbiana and from Oneonta to Tuscaloosa follow the same straightforward path with us.

  1. Step 1: Free Injury Consultation

    Call us or visit our Perimeter Park office to tell us what happened. We listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest view of your options at no cost.

  2. Step 2: Investigation of Your Injury

    We gather police reports, medical records, photos, witness statements, and other evidence. In truck and malpractice cases, we act quickly to keep key records from disappearing.

  3. Step 3: Building Your Claim

    We document your injuries, lost income, and future needs to show the full value of your case. Then we present that claim to the insurer, employer, or responsible party.

  4. Step 4: Resolution and Recovery

    We negotiate firmly for a fair result and prepare to take your case to court if the other side will not be reasonable. Throughout, we keep you informed so you can make clear decisions.

Customer Reviews

What Clients Say About Our Injury Law Firm

Where We Serve

Representing Injured Clients Across Central Alabama

From our office near Highway 280 and Interstate 459, we represent injured people throughout Birmingham and six surrounding counties. Whether you live in Pelham, Pell City, Jasper, Oneonta, or Tuscaloosa, help is a phone call away.

Common Questions

Questions About Regional Injury Representation

People outside Birmingham often ask how working with our firm will look for them. Here are answers to the questions we hear most.

Do I have to travel to Birmingham to hire a personal injury lawyer at your firm?

Not always. Many conversations can happen by phone, and we will work with you if your injuries make travel difficult. When an in-person meeting makes sense, our office near I-459 and US-280 is a reasonable drive from most of the region.

Which counties does your injury law firm serve?

We represent clients in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Blount counties, including the city of Birmingham. All cases are handled from our single Birmingham office.

Do you handle workers' compensation claims for employees throughout the region?

Yes. We represent injured workers across all six counties, whether you work at a plant, on a construction site, in a warehouse, or in a hospital. We handle catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injury and paralysis, as well as hand and foot injuries and repetitive stress conditions.

Can I meet with an attorney after hours or on a weekend?

Yes. Our regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and we meet by appointment in the evenings and on weekends. Call (205) 328-7400 to set up a time that works for you.

Get Started

Talk to a Central Alabama Injury Attorney Today

Whether your crash happened on I-65, your injury happened on a job site, or a medical mistake changed your health, the clock on your claim is already running. Forstman & Cutchen, LLP has brought unrelenting advocacy to injured Alabamians since 1967. Reach out now for a free consultation and find out what your case may be worth.