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 pre-existing injury aggravation isn’t covered. However, with an experienced attorney on your side, you can fight back and demand […]
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 […]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, roughly 4.5 percent of drivers with collision insurance coverage had a successful claim in one recent year. For claims involving bodily injury, the average value was $26,501. As Alabamians, we trust insurance companies to be there for us when accidents happen because of someone else’s carelessness. We also know […]
Between the expensive medical bills and being unable to work, injuries after a car accident can drastically change your life. One way to regain stability and peace of mind is through a car accident insurance settlement. With a settlement, you can recover financial compensation for your injury-related losses, such as medical bills, lost work income, […]
When most people think of car accident injuries, cuts, broken bones, concussions, and other physical injuries typically come to mind. However, the impact of a crash doesn’t always stop at the body. Car accidents often create emotional injuries that can be just as disruptive, and in some cases, far longer-lasting than the physical ones. Post-traumatic […]
You’re safely driving through an intersection when another vehicle suddenly slams into the side of your car. This type of crash – commonly known as an angle, broadside, side-impact, or T-bone collision – is one of the most frequent. Statistics show that T-bone accidents are more likely to cause injuries and fatalities than other types […]
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries. But what’s the difference between a “normal” injury and a serious injury? And how can this difference affect your Alabama personal injury claim? This article explains the factors that separate serious accident injuries from typical injuries. Read on to learn more and discover how a Birmingham […]
Truck drivers play a vital role in keeping our economy going. However, according to ALDOT, large trucks – including 18-wheelers – were responsible for 134 deaths in 2023. One of the major factors in truck accidents is fatigued driving. To prevent fatigued driving, both federal and Alabama laws limit how many hours truck drivers can […]