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 […]
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 […]