Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation Lawyers
Burge & Burge, PC, PC is a family-owned law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims and their families. With over 50 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) claims, and Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) cases. We represent clients across Alabama and throughout the southeastern United States, focusing on catastrophic injuries, railroad accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims. Our team has earned an AV* rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition as Super Lawyers, reflecting our commitment to excellence and ethical standards.We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring access to justice without upfront costs. Our practice extends to complex litigation, including third-party claims, disability hearings, and federal rail safety act violations. We prioritize personalized service, compassionate guidance, and aggressive courtroom representation. Our attorneys serve as designated legal counsel for major railroad unions, demonstrating deep industry expertise. We combine generational knowledge with modern legal strategies to maximize compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term care needs.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
FELA Claims
Medical Malpractice
Social Security Disability
Wrongful Death
Railroad Accidents
Toxic Torts
Professional Negligence
Disability Hearings
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in personal injury and workers' compensation law
- Our attorneys hold AV* peer-reviewed ratings for legal excellence
- We operate on a 100% contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Designated legal counsel for major railroad labor unions including SMART-Transportation
- Successfully recovered millions in verdicts and settlements for complex injury cases
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Knowledgeable attorneys
Compassionate guidance
Excellent results
Personalized service
Aggressive representation
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own in automobile accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and other negligence cases. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience handling complex personal injury matters across Alabama, we provide strategic legal counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Workers' Compensation
Our firm advocates for workers denied rightful benefits after on-the-job injuries. We handle claims involving construction accidents, repetitive stress injuries, and occupational diseases. Our experience spans contested cases requiring administrative hearings and appeals, ensuring clients receive medical treatment coverage and disability payments mandated by Alabama law.
FELA Claims
Specializing in Federal Employers' Liability Act cases, we represent railroad workers injured due to employer negligence. Our practice covers locomotive accidents, coupling injuries, and occupational exposures to hazardous materials. As designated counsel for major railroad unions, we combine industry knowledge with litigation expertise to secure compensation under federal protections.
Medical Malpractice
We investigate and litigate cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and substandard care by healthcare providers. Our attorneys work with medical experts to establish negligence and pursue damages for additional treatment costs, lost earning capacity, and permanent disabilities resulting from preventable medical errors.
Wrongful Death
We assist families seeking justice for loved ones lost to negligence, defective products, or workplace accidents. Our representation includes proving liability against corporations and insurers while pursuing compensation for funeral expenses, lost financial support, and emotional damages through compassionate, determined legal advocacy.
People
Courtney Burge Brown
Attorney
Specializing in railroad injuries and personal injury litigation, Courtney Burge Brown brings dedicated advocacy to clients pursuing FELA claims and complex personal injury cases across Alabama.
F. Tucker Burge
Attorney
A recognized leader in railroad worker representation, F. Tucker Burge has decades of experience handling FELA claims and major personal injury cases with a focus on federal rail safety act violations.
Tucker Burge JR
Attorney
Continuing the firm's legacy, Tucker Burge JR specializes in catastrophic injury cases and railroad worker protections, maintaining the family tradition of aggressive courtroom advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law does Burge & Burge specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, workers' compensation, FELA railroad claims, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and Social Security Disability cases throughout Alabama and the Southeast.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations to evaluate your case and explain your legal options with no obligation.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we recover compensation through settlement or verdict.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Birmingham, we represent clients statewide in Alabama and handle railroad injury cases throughout the southeastern United States.
Can you help with railroad workplace injuries?
Yes, we specialize in FELA claims and railroad worker protections, serving as designated counsel for major railroad labor unions.
What happens if my workers' comp claim gets denied?
We'll appeal the decision through administrative hearings and litigation to secure your rightful benefits for work-related injuries.
