Introduction
Six hundred million dollars recovered for clients over the course of a firm’s history is a number that can only be built through consistent results across a large volume of significant cases. Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys has reached that threshold, with a single distracted driving case contributing an $8.5 million settlement to that total. Andy Citrin himself holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell maintained for more than 25 years, has been named among America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and is recognized among Alabama’s top 100 trial lawyers. The firm is based at 851 E I-65 Service Rd South, Suite 800, Mobile, AL 36606, phone (251) 888-8888, and the website is https://andywins.com.
The firm’s approach carries a name: “speed wins.” The strategy involves preparing every case for trial from the first day, which means gathering evidence, retaining experts, and building the factual record before the opposing party or their insurance carrier has the opportunity to minimize or dispute it. Cases prepared for trial from the beginning are positioned better in settlement negotiations and are ready if trial becomes necessary.
Personal injury, truck accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents make up the practice. Consultations are free and the firm works on contingency. Service extends to Mobile County, Alabama, and Gulf Coast Mississippi communities including Pascagoula and Gautier.
Practice Areas
Car Accidents: Motor vehicle accidents are the most common source of serious personal injury in the United States. The firm investigates the circumstances of the crash, preserves evidence including crash scene documentation and vehicle data, and pursues compensation for injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
Truck and 18-Wheeler Accidents: Commercial trucking accidents involve a distinct regulatory framework under federal motor carrier safety rules and frequently produce catastrophic injuries due to the mass disparity between commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles. These cases often involve multiple liable parties, including the driver, the carrier, and potentially the cargo shipper or vehicle manufacturer.
Dog Bites: Alabama law recognizes two separate standards for dog bite liability. The Mailman Rule imposes strict liability on dog owners when a person who is lawfully on public or private property is bitten or injured by a dog. Separately, Alabama’s One-Bite Rule allows recovery when the owner knew or had reason to know of the dog’s dangerous tendencies, even absent prior bite incidents. Understanding which theory applies to a specific incident, and building the evidence to support it, is a core element of the firm’s dog bite practice.
Wrongful Death: Alabama’s wrongful death statute operates differently from most other states. Alabama allows recovery only of punitive damages in wrongful death cases, not the compensatory damages for lost income or loss of companionship that other states permit. Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant’s conduct. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Alabama is two years from the date of death. Families who have lost a loved one through someone else’s negligence must act within that window to preserve their rights.
Slip and Fall: Premises liability cases require establishing that the property owner or occupier created, knew of, or should have known of a hazardous condition and failed to address it. The firm investigates the physical conditions at the location, reviews incident reports, and pursues compensation for injuries sustained.
Motorcycle Accidents: Motorcyclists face particular vulnerability in accidents with other vehicles and often encounter skepticism from insurance adjusters who seek to minimize claims. The firm represents motorcycle accident victims with the same “speed wins” case preparation applied to all matters.
Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrians struck by vehicles often sustain the most severe injuries in traffic accident cases. These matters require thorough investigation of driver conduct, roadway conditions, and all factors contributing to the collision.
Attorney Profiles
Andy Citrin has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than 25 years. The AV designation reflects the highest assessment from peer review for both legal ability and professional ethics. He has been named to America’s Top 100 Attorneys and among Alabama’s top 100 trial lawyers. His approach is captured in the firm’s “speed wins” methodology, which prioritizes trial readiness from the outset of every case. The $8.5 million distracted driving settlement and the overall $600 million-plus in client recoveries reflect the results that approach has produced.
The firm collectively brings more than 100 years of combined experience across its attorneys and staff.
Location and Service Area
The firm is located at 851 E I-65 Service Rd South, Suite 800, Mobile, AL 36606. Mobile County, Alabama, constitutes the primary service area. The firm also serves clients in Mississippi Gulf Coast communities including Pascagoula and Gautier, extending the geographic reach across the border into Mississippi.
Client Focus
Alabama’s contributory negligence rule is one of the most consequential aspects of personal injury law in the state. Unlike most states, which use comparative fault systems that allow a partially at-fault plaintiff to still recover a reduced amount, Alabama follows pure contributory negligence. Under that rule, if a plaintiff is found to bear any portion of fault for an accident, even a small percentage, they are barred entirely from recovery. This rule makes the factual investigation and case building process particularly important. A case that might succeed in most states under a comparative fault framework faces a complete bar in Alabama if the defense can establish any plaintiff fault. The “speed wins” strategy of building the full factual record from day one is directly responsive to that legal reality.
Contingency fee representation and free consultations ensure that injury victims can access legal help without upfront financial barriers during the period when they may be dealing with medical costs, lost income, and physical recovery.
FAQ
What does Alabama’s contributory negligence rule mean for injury victims?
Alabama applies pure contributory negligence, which bars recovery if the plaintiff is found to bear any degree of fault for the accident. This rule is applied in very few states. It means that if a defense attorney or insurance company can establish that the injured person contributed to the accident in any way, the plaintiff recovers nothing. The practical implication is that building the factual record quickly and thoroughly, before the opposing party can develop a contributory negligence argument, significantly affects case outcomes. Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys’ “speed wins” approach was designed with this legal environment in mind.
How does Alabama’s wrongful death statute differ from other states?
Alabama’s wrongful death statute permits recovery only of punitive damages, not compensatory damages. Most states allow families to seek compensation for the economic and relational losses they have suffered, including lost income the deceased would have earned and the loss of companionship. Alabama’s statute instead focuses on punishing the defendant’s conduct. The practical effect is that the nature and degree of the defendant’s wrongdoing becomes particularly important in quantifying the claim. The two-year statute of limitations runs from the date of death, not from the date of discovery.
What is the difference between Alabama’s Mailman Rule and the One-Bite Rule for dog bites?
Alabama applies two separate frameworks for dog bite liability. The Mailman Rule imposes strict liability, meaning the owner is liable without the need to prove prior knowledge of dangerous tendencies, when a person who is lawfully on public property or on private property as an invited guest is bitten or injured. The One-Bite Rule provides an additional avenue for recovery when the owner had prior knowledge of the dog’s dangerous tendencies, even if the dog had not bitten anyone before. Actual prior biting is not required if the owner knew the dog was inclined to be dangerous. The firm evaluates which theory applies and what evidence is available to support it.
Does the firm handle cases in Mississippi as well as Alabama?
Yes. The firm serves clients in Gulf Coast Mississippi communities including Pascagoula and Gautier, in addition to Mobile County, Alabama. Cross-border representation is available for clients in these Mississippi communities.
What does “speed wins” mean as a case strategy?
“Speed wins” is the firm’s articulation of its approach to case preparation. It means treating every case as trial-ready from the first day of representation. Evidence is gathered, experts are retained, and the factual record is built before the opposing party has the opportunity to develop a counter-narrative or the evidence degrades. Cases prepared for trial are in a stronger negotiating position during settlement discussions and are ready to proceed if settlement cannot be reached on fair terms. The $8.5 million distracted driving settlement reflects the results that approach has produced in specific matters.
Closing
More than $600 million in client recoveries, an AV rating maintained for over 25 years, and a trial-preparation strategy built for Alabama’s demanding contributory negligence standard. Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys handles car accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, wrongful death, slip and fall, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents for clients in Mobile County, Alabama, and Gulf Coast Mississippi communities. Free consultations and contingency fee representation.
851 E I-65 Service Rd South, Suite 800, Mobile, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 888-8888
https://andywins.com