You’re hit by a careless driver. After calling the police and exchanging information, you head to the closest urgent care center. The staff there take X-rays but find nothing. Yet, the next morning, you can barely turn your head. Were the X-rays wrong? The answer lies in the difference between soft tissue and hard tissue […]
In a typical car accident, after a careless driver hits you, you would file a claim against their insurance company and wait. But the rules are different when the crash happens while you are working. If you’re injured in an on-the-job car accident in Alabama, the law gives you multiple options to recover your losses. […]
Recently, our team volunteered at the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. They enjoyed the experience and wanted to share a bit about what made it so special. Why did you choose the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama for your volunteer day? We chose the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama because community is […]
We love giving back to our community! Collins Law is proud to donate $4,000 to United Way of Central Alabama, an organization that works alongside partner agencies that serve our neighbors in meaningful, impactful ways. To make this gift even more personal, we divided the donation into $500 per team member and asked each person to choose […]
After you hire an Alabama car accident attorney, you will talk to your lawyer – a lot. You’ll likely: Meet in person at the lawyer’s office Have phone calls Discuss things via Zoom Exchange emails and text messages Some of these conversations will involve sensitive, private information. Luckily, two legal rules prevent lawyers from sharing […]
Losing a loved one is a terrible, life-changing heartbreak. When that loss happens because of another person’s careless, reckless, or intentional actions, the pain only grows stronger. While nothing can bring back a loved one, Alabama law offers a path toward accountability. Alabama wrongful death law helps the living relatives of those killed by another […]
Drinking and driving remains one of the most preventable yet persistent threats on Alabama’s roadways. In one recent year, Alabama saw 4,657 crashes involving suspected alcohol or drug impairment, resulting in 187 deaths. If you sustained injuries or lost a loved one because of a drunk driver’s reckless decision, contact Collins Law, LLC to schedule […]
Distracted driving is a leading cause of Alabama car accidents. According to Drive Safe Alabama, there were 65 deaths related to distracted driving in a recent year, and a texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a wreck compared to a non-texting driver. Drivers should familiarize themselves with the causes of distracted […]
Electric scooters have transformed how people get around Alabama’s cities. They’re accessible and affordable, but they’ve also raised new questions about safety and responsibility. States and cities have responded with laws and regulations that apply to electric scooter (e-scooter) riders. This article explains how both Alabama state law and local Birmingham ordinances work to protect […]
Degenerative disc disease is common, especially in adults over 40. This often leads people to ask an important question after a crash: can a car accident cause degenerative disc disease? When an accident is involved, insurers may try to reduce or deny your claim by blaming age instead of trauma. So how can you fight […]