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 […]
If you were hurt riding an electric scooter in Birmingham, the first thing the other side will look at is whether you were following the rules. That matters more in Alabama than in almost any other state, because a single violation can be used to wipe out your entire claim. Electric scooters have transformed how […]
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 […]
In 2023, nearly 800 Alabama pedestrians were injured or killed in car accidents. Because people are more fragile than cars, it’s no surprise that these accident injuries can be very expensive. Recent reports show that the average cost for pedestrian-motor vehicle injuries was $135,558 – the highest of all the categories measured. Because pedestrian injuries […]
What makes motorcycle accidents especially dangerous, and how do many motorcycle crashes happen? The primary reason is that other motorists often fail to maintain an adequate lookout for motorcycles on the road, which is particularly hazardous when they are making a left turn. What Is the Primary Cause of Motorcycle Crashes? The common element in […]
If you have a pre-existing condition that gets aggravated in a car accident, you can still recover compensation through an auto insurance claim in Alabama. The at-fault driver’s insurer may try to convince you that your prior injury takes the claim off the table. It doesn’t, and with an experienced attorney on your side you […]
Sudden injuries can derail your life. They can be caused by a slip and fall in a grocery store parking lot, a car running a stop sign, or a semi-truck causing a pile-up accident on the highway. Someone made a mistake or failed to fix a safety hazard, and you were seriously injured as a […]
How much time do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Alabama? The answer depends on the type of claim, and the law doesn’t provide much room for mistakes. If you wait too long, you could lose the right to sue entirely, no matter how strong your case might be. Prompt action allows […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is a factor in 12 percent of injury-causing collisions. Distracted driving is a significant public health concern, and distracted drivers can be financially liable for the injuries they cause. If you have injuries from an accident with a distracted driver, an Alabama car accident […]
