Fayette, Alabama

The law firm of Cross & Smith accepts personal injury, truck accident and car accident cases in Fayette, Alabama. Due to its industrial developments and rural roadways, workplace injuries and automobile accidents can frequently occur in this northwest Alabama community. In addition to our close proximity to Fayette, our firm has the resources necessary to handle personal injury cases in this area of the state of Alabama.

Fayette, Alabama is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Northwest Alabama along Highway 171 and Highway 43. The earliest known settlers came to the area in 1821 and established the village of La Fayette. Eventually, the village grew and Fayette County was established on December 20, 1824 during Lafayette’s tour of the United States. It was formed from parts of Marion and Tuscaloosa Counties. Today, Fayette County has a population of about 18,000 people and is home to a variety of industries and shops that allow this area to have a historical feel. The City of Fayette has a population of approximately 5,000 people. In keeping with the area’s historical past, the city restored the Fayette Grammar School that was built in 1930 and opened the Fayette Civic Center in October of 1982 at that location. The civic center provides a gathering place for the citizens of Fayette and over the years has hosted a variety of meetings, wedding receptions, family reunions and theatrical productions.

As of the 2000 census, there were 7,493 households and 5,342 families residing in Fayette County. According to census figures, the population was diversified as follows: approximately 24% were under the age of 18 years, 8% were between 18 and 24 years, 27% between 25 and 44 years, 25% between 45 and 64 years and 16% were 65 years old and older. The median age was 39 years. Fayette County’s major highways are U.S. Highway 43 and Alabama State Routes 13 and 18. Fayette County also includes the towns of Belk, Berry and Hubbertville. It is home to Berry High School, Berry Elementary School, Fayette County High School, Fayette Middle School, Fayette Elementary School and Hubbertville High School.

The Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit serves the citizens of Fayette, Alabama. The Fayette County Courthouse is located at 113 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555. The Fayette County Courthouse, built in 1911, is now over 100 years old. Fayette is the county seat of Fayette County. The Fayette Municipal Court is located at 203 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555 and convenes on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The City of Fayette is governed by an elected Mayor and five City Council members.

Our lawyers handle personal injury, truck wreck and car wreck cases in the district and circuit courts of Fayette County.

Our office is located at 907 17th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401. We have successfully handled a broad range of personal injury cases in Fayette, Alabama.

If you or any family members have been injured, e-mail us or call our attorneys toll free at 1-877-791-0618. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis. The initial consultation for personal injury, truck accident and car accident cases is completely free of charge. No recovery. No fee.