
can trust our 250+ years of combined experience.
Car accident



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Class Action $1.26 Billion
This billion-dollar Class Action verdict was certified by a group of cattlemen for violation of the 1921 Packers and Stockyard Act in the way it influenced the market price of cattle.
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Product Defect $58 Million
An inadequate structural design and a defective seat belt latch failed to protect our clients during an offset frontal collision which resulted in their death.
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Business Lawsuit $40 Million
$40 million dollar settlement in AL. Plaintiff brought a lawsuit against a non-profit making them abide by the terms of the original charter.
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Insurance Fraud $25 Million
Our client, along with thousands of others, sued Prudential after purchasing a life insurance policy in which the company made millions off of them resulting in a $25 million dollar jury verdict.
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Tractor Trailer Crash $20 Million
Client was hit and killed by a coal truck that was going 70 mph in a 35 mph zone and overweighted above the legal limit, resulting in a $20 million dollar verdict.
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Product Defect $16 Million
$16 million dollar settlement in AL. A church van overturned due to a design defect in the tires as well as with the van.
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Business Litigation $15.4 Million
$15.4 millon dollar verdict in AL. Plaintiffs brought a case against their former general manager for embezzlement, falsifying finances, and deceiving management.
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Brain Injury $12 Million
$12 Mil Settlement in AL. Serious brain injuries resulted when a tractor-trailer crossed the center lane and collided with a car.
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Tire Defect Accident $10 Million
$10 Million+ Tire Defect case settled during trial.
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Car Crash $8 Million
A pickup truck driver and 2 passengers were killed when they collided with a stopped tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 in GA.
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Defective Product $6 Million
$6 million dollar settlement in AL. Tred separated from a faulty tire leading to an accident killing one and injuring 3 others.
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Wrongful Death $5.25 Million
$5.25 Mil Settlement in AL. We represented the estates of 3 people who died in a fire which resulted from a leak in a corroded gas service line.
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Denied Life Insurance $5 Million
$5 million dollar verdict in AL. Plaintiff was denied life insurance benefits upon the death of her husband.
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Car Crash $5 Million
A transporter truck pulling a mobile home veered off the road and struck a van injuring a lady and her 9-year-old son.
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Personal Injury $5 Million
$5 Mil Settlement in AL. A truck driver ran a red light and hit a vehicle rendering 1 passenger a quadriplegic and resulting in brain damage for the other.
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Negligence $5 Million
A woman was killed when a fire occurred due to negligence involving a gas system, resulting in a $5 million dollar settlement.

Alabama Attorneys
The Personal Injury Law Firm for Birmingham & Alexander City
Thirty years ago, we assembled a team of talented personal injury lawyers who were committed to getting our clients compensated. To this day, our team continues to deliver on this same promise.
We’ve settled personal injury cases in the multi-millions, from car accident, trucking accident, and defective product cases to nursing home negligence. You know what you deserve, and we don’t shy away from it.

Our lawyers have done it all & aren't afraid to fight hard for their clients. We're here to help you win your case.


As a premier personal injury law firm, we're dedicated to providing our clients with personal service.
We work WITH you every step of the way.

Trust us to get the job done
Our team of personal injury lawyers is all ears for you, starting with our free consultation to understand your case. We’re here to amplify your voice, which is why we provide responsive, genuine, and attentive care to you and your case. If you or a loved one has been injured, it’s time to get compensated. Injury involves so much more than just the accident. You’ve had to recover from lost wages, medical expenses, and property damage, just to name a few. We’re here to make sure you are fully and rightfully compensated for any damages resulting from your personal injury case.



Hear from our clients
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Donald Milton Testimonial "Helped us to receive compensation that far exceeded our expectations."
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Bobby Smith Testimonial "They tell you the truth, they're honest and they treat you like family."
Pedestrian Accident: Client Testimonial
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James Bailey Testimonial "Family - that's they way they treated us, is like family."

MEET OUR TEAM
250+ Year Combined Experience-
Randall Stark Haynes
Partner
Mr. Haynes concentrates his practice on litigation; his casework primarily involves product liability, railroad, trucking, and wrongful death cases, as well as consumer litigation. -
Michael Todd Wheeles
Partner
M.Todd Wheeles is a partner at Morris Haynes and currently serves on the Birmingham School of Law Foundation Board. -
Jeremy Knowles
Partner
He has worked on some of the largest product liability cases in the country. Mr. Knowles is routinely consulted by national news organizations regarding automobile product liability issues. -
Emily Hornsby
Partner
Ms. Hornsby represents individuals who have been injured, wronged, or killed in cases involving personal injury, product defects, trucking accidents, industrial accidents, legionella pneumonia, fraud, and wrongful death. -
Clay Hornsby
Attorney
Clay has a broad knowledge of the law as well as practical trial experience to better help evaluate and represent clients more effectively in court. -
Matthew G. Garmon
Partner
Mr. Garmon has been privileged to represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries or the families of those who have lost loved ones in wrongful death cases through no fault of their own. -
Nancy Eady
Partner
Ms. Eady heads the Legal Research Department of the firm, and she has successfully defended many of the verdicts and rulings obtained by the firm’s trial attorneys. -
Amanda Luker
Attorney
While Amanda understands that each of her client’s cases are unique, she also appreciates the importance of being able to build on her prior experience to deliver the best results possible. -
George L. Beck, Jr.
Of Counsel
Mr. Beck spends time defending public officials and other businessmen and women accused of white-collar crimes. -
Tom F. Young, Jr.
Of Counsel
Following graduation from law school, Tom Young worked with a Plaintiff’s firm focusing on personal injury and later as a general practitioner in Birmingham, Alabama. -
Luke Trammell
Attorney
Luke Trammell is an associate in the Birmingham office of Morris Haynes and is a native of Cherokee County. Luke earned his Bachelor of Science from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. -
Richard Lucas
Head Investigator
Mr. Lucas has received extensive training in accident investigations and death investigations. His investigations have resulted in verdicts and/or settlements exceeding $69 million. -
Michael Johnson, Jr.
Investigator
Mr. Johnson joined the firm in 2009. Mr. Johnson has an extensive background in mechanics. He oversees operations at the MHWK&N storage and inspection facility. -
Marcus Osborne
Investigator
Mr. Osborne has 31 years of experience in law enforcement. He spent two years with the US Secret Service before serving as Lieutenant at the Alexander City Police Department.

Why Morris Haynes?
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Billions of Dollars for Clients
Our total verdicts awarded for our clients exceed a billion dollars. We work hard to represent our clients zealously and our verdicts prove it!
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30+ Years Serving Alabama
Collectively, our firm has 250+ years of experience, with our firm planting roots locally three decades ago. With our backgrounds, we can take on any case.
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Personalized Care
Just because we take on huge cases doesn't mean we won't have time for our clients! We work directly with you throughout the whole process.
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Experienced Trial Lawyers
We've been there before and we aren't afraid to go back. Should your case go to court, we're prepared to fight for you!

