Most drivers know that they should obey all traffic signs and signals and pay attention to the road. But after a car accident, these and other traffic rules take on additional importance. These laws inform decisions about who was responsible for the accident and what happens next. In Alabama, even a minor mistake behind the […]
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious issue in Alabama. Recently, the website Alcohol.org ranked Alabama fifth in the nation for fatal DUIs. Compared to accidents with sober drivers, alcohol-related accidents often cause more severe injuries. This means that families face longer recovery times and higher medical costs. Most people know that you can […]
If you’re a parent or guardian who frequently has young passengers in your vehicle, having a car seat or booster seat for them to ride in is just the first step. It’s also important to be familiar with the 2026 Alabama car seat safety laws designed to keep children safe and secure in transit. Understanding […]
According to the most recent data from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Birmingham and greater Jefferson County saw 26,354 accidents in one recent year. The area also had 103 traffic fatalities, eight of which had apparent alcohol or drug involvement. As the state’s largest metro area with nearly 1.2 million people, Birmingham accounts for […]
The value of a given Alabama personal injury settlement depends on the circumstances of the case. Key factors that determine a claim’s value include the severity of the claimant’s injuries, their expenses from medical bills and lost income, the strength of their evidence, how clearly another party is at fault for what happened, and the […]
Update: We’ve included photos from the event at the end, take a look! To assist with the United Way of Central Alabama’s initiative to help combat period poverty across Central Alabama, the law firm of Collins Law, LLC held a drive to collect menstrual products. The firm’s initial goal was to collect 4,000 items and […]
After an accident, you should ask the other driver for their contact information and their insurance policy. Filing a claim against their insurance will help you get the money you need to cover any accident injuries. But what happens when the other driver doesn’t have insurance? Or, they have insurance, but it isn’t enough to […]
When most people think about serious car accident injuries, they picture bruises and broken bones. However, there is another category to consider: emotional distress. Experts believe that as many as 50% of car accident victims experience emotional effects in addition to their physical injuries. The good news is that Alabama law allows accident victims to […]
If you were recently involved in a car accident and have been researching car crash attorneys to represent you, you may have encountered the term “contingency fee.” What does it mean to pay a car accident lawyer a contingency fee? What Is a Contingency Fee Agreement? When a lawyer charges on contingency, this means they […]
Car accidents raise many legal issues. Being a passenger in a car accident can make a seemingly simple accident twice as complicated. Can you sue the driver of the car you were riding in? If you do, who pays for your injuries? Questions like these make suing for accident injuries as a passenger a complex […]