Business Details
Trusted Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Montgomery
At Donohoe & Stapleton, we have dedicated our practice to advocating for individuals facing life-altering challenges due to accidents, workplace injuries, and disability claims. With decades of combined legal experience, our team specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability cases, prioritizing client needs over corporate interests. We leverage our deep understanding of federal, state, and local laws to protect clients' rights against insurance companies and government entities. Our approach combines personalized legal strategies with a commitment to accessibility, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance throughout complex legal processes.We measure success by the tangible improvements we achieve in our clients' lives, including fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Our attorneys' trial experience and network of expert witnesses strengthen our ability to secure favorable outcomes, whether through settlement negotiations or courtroom litigation. We serve clients across Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka, Selma, and surrounding areas, maintaining a client-centric philosophy that emphasizes transparency and ethical representation.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability
Wrongful Death Claims
Legal Consultation
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of combined legal experience in Alabama courts
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in the Alabama State Bar and National Lawyers Association
- We offer personalized legal strategies backed by expert witness networks
- Our practice handles complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death
- Clients benefit from our proven track record in both settlement negotiations and courtroom trials
What people say
Best law firm in Alabama
Won my disability case
Professional and caring staff
Treats clients like family
Persistent and determined attorneys
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice handles cases arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, and unsafe work conditions. We represent clients seeking compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress caused by others' negligence. Our attorneys leverage extensive civil litigation experience to negotiate settlements and litigate complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, defective products, and catastrophic injuries.
Workers' Compensation
We assist employees with workers' compensation claims for workplace injuries or illnesses, including permanent disability benefits and vocational rehabilitation. Our team advises clients on whether to pursue workers' comp claims or alternative personal injury actions, and represents clients appealing denied claims before the Alabama workers' compensation board.
Social Security Disability
Our attorneys guide clients through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications. We help clients meet eligibility requirements based on work history and medical documentation, and represent claimants during appeals for denied disability benefits.
Wrongful Death Claims
We represent families in wrongful death lawsuits resulting from auto accidents, nursing home neglect, and workplace fatalities. Our firm investigates cases using private investigators and expert witnesses to establish liability, and pursues compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages under Alabama law.
Legal Consultation
We offer initial consultations to assess clients' legal options for personal injury, workers' compensation, and disability claims. During these sessions, attorneys explain eligibility requirements, review evidence, and develop strategic plans for pursuing compensation through insurance claims or litigation.
People
Cathy Donohoe
Attorney
With over 35 years of experience, Cathy Donohoe specializes in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1993, she has recovered millions in compensation for clients across Montgomery and surrounding areas. She holds degrees from Auburn University at Montgomery and Jones School of Law.
Questions
What types of cases does Donohoe & Stapleton handle?
We specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security disability, and wrongful death cases throughout Alabama.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations to discuss your legal options and case details.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay nothing unless we win your case.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka, Selma, and surrounding Alabama communities.
Can you help with denied insurance claims?
Yes, we represent clients appealing denied workers' compensation and disability insurance claims.
