Category: Auto Accidents
Being injured in a car accident can change everything. Most car accident survivors want life to go back to normal as soon as possible. A settlement is one way to make that happen. Car accident settlements are quite common. Contrary to what we see in movies and television, over 90 percent of all car accident […]
Nearly 1,000 bicyclists die from biking accidents every single year in the United States. This is a shocking statistic that can be quite scary if you are a bicyclist. It can also be a scary statistic as a motorist as well because it shows how careful you have to be. If you are a bicyclist and […]
In a typical car accident, if a careless person hits you, you would begin by filing a claim against their insurance company. But some cases are different. If you’re injured in a car accident on the job, Alabama law gives you options. If you’ve ever wondered, “What happens if I get hit by a car […]
There are nearly 5 million auto accidents in the United States every year that warrant medical attention for injuries. It is up to the victims to seek compensation for expenses related to their medical care, loss of wages or salary, and pain and suffering. This is a complex legal process that can take many months and sometimes […]
Car accidents are stressful experiences. Auto accidents cause financial stress and physical injuries – both of which rank among life’s most stressful events. Perhaps the only thing more frustrating than the physical and financial pain caused by car crashes and truck accidents is feeling that you were partly at fault for the accident. If you […]
If you’ve been in a car accident, your first focus should be on healing from your injuries. Unfortunately, getting help for car crash injuries comes at a price. In America, the average total medical costs after an accident can range anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. Some people believe that this is no big deal because the victim […]
After you’re injured in a car accident, your primary focus will be on healing. But after you recover, you’ll likely see a troubling financial picture. If your injury affected your ability to work, you may have fallen behind on your bills. Worse, the car accident may have created a whole new set of bills and […]
Even if you have a vehicle of your own, at some point, you’ll likely be a passenger in someone else’s car. Most of the time, the worst thing about being a passenger is not being allowed to pick the music. But if there’s a car accident, being a passenger suddenly becomes a more serious issue. […]
At best, even minor accidents cause stress and aggravation. At worst, accidents cause injuries and death. While no one should suffer through the effects of a car accident, it’s particularly bad when innocent children are hurt because of another’s negligence. Unfortunately, Alabama personal injury attorneys often see cases involving injured children. When a child is […]
A business owner gives its employees keys to the company cars. A parent gives his teen the keys to the family sedan. These people may not think that these decisions could lead to legal trouble – but they could. In Alabama, the doctrine of negligent entrustment could make an owner responsible for the things another […]