Birmingham wrongful death lawyers for families seeking justice
When negligence takes a life
A legal path for accountability
Nothing prepares a family for the loss of a loved one. When that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or misconduct, Alabama law allows a wrongful death claim designed to hold the wrongdoer accountable. These cases are never easy, but they matter for truth, for closure, and for preventing the same harm to someone else.
Maxwell Tillman represents families in Birmingham, Hoover, Bessemer, and Black Belt communities who are living through the worst moment of their lives and need
strong advocates beside them.
Alabama wrongful death law
Punitive damages and justice
Alabama handles wrongful death differently than most states. The focus is on
punitive damages, meaning the case centers on the severity of the wrongdoing, not on putting a price on the person who died. We explain how that works in your case, who can file on behalf of the estate, and what
deadlines apply.
Types of wrongful death cases
Where families come to us
We handle
fatal crashes involving cars and trucks, deaths tied to unsafe property or defective products, and cases involving
civil rights violations such as fatal use of force. Every case requires a full investigation that respects the family and preserves the truth.
Answers families need early
Who can file a wrongful death claim
A personal representative of the estate files the claim on behalf of eligible heirs.
How long do we have to act
Most wrongful death cases follow Alabama’s two-year deadline, and early evidence makes a difference.
What can a case provide
Punitive damages can create accountability and financial recovery for the family under Alabama law.
Talk with a wrongful death attorney
We will carry the legal fight
You should not have to fight a legal battle while grieving. Maxwell Tillman Firm LLC is ready to listen, investigate, and pursue justice in your loved one’s name.