A concussion is a serious brain injury that can affect your memory and mood. This can affect your relationships, job, and much more. While some concussions are diagnosed immediately, others can go unnoticed for weeks or longer. Concussions are strongly associated with car accidents. According to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease […]
When a truck loses control and causes an accident, it’s natural to focus on the driver. However, the problem may have started hours earlier. Trucks that are weighed down with too much freight or loads that are improperly secured can cause serious accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s study of truck crash […]
April Collins, the founder of Collins Law, LLC, recently appeared on PILMMA’s Grow Your Law Firm podcast with host Ken Hardison. The episode was released on August 7, 2026, and titled “From Basement Startup to Firm Growth With April Collins.” PILMMA, which stands for Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing & Management Association, releases new episodes of […]
The University of Alabama’s Center for Advanced Public Safety (CAPS) maintains data on motor vehicle accidents statewide, including motorcycle accident statistics. While every accident is unique, this data can help us recognize trends. By providing a better understanding of the causes of motorcycle accidents, the CAPS data can help Alabama communities reduce the incidence of […]
A car accident can affect nearly every part of your life. People looking at you from the outside can see the effects of your physical injuries. However, the financial damage caused by the accident is harder for others to see. Government agencies like the National Safety Council report that car accidents cost Americans millions of […]
When you’re headed to the grocery store, you’re usually focused on making sure you remember everything you need. But wet floors, cluttered aisles, and other hazards can turn a typical shopping trip into a disaster. Every year, thousands of Americans slip and fall in grocery stores and other retail establishments. If you recently slipped or […]
Alabama law holds that anyone who causes a truck accident is liable for the consequences, meaning they have a legal responsibility to compensate victims for the harm they suffer as a result of the accident. But just who is liable in a truck accident? The answer depends on the specific case and can have a […]
In the days and months after a car accident, it’s common for people to disagree about what happened. One person may insist that the light was green while the other swears that it was red. Sometimes these disagreements are the result of confusion, stress, or imperfect memories. In other cases, a driver may intentionally misrepresent […]
If you got hurt in an accident someone else caused, you likely have more going on than you feel like you can handle. It may be exhausting to even think about filing a claim against the at-fault party just yet. But delaying action can be a big mistake. You may be wondering, “How long do […]
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 […]