Category: Auto Accidents

All automobile accidents can be scary and frightening, but few can be as damaging and terrifying as an accident involving a large semi-truck. Truck accidents are far more common than we’d like to think, and finding yourself in one can have serious consequences. The first step to preventing these types of accidents is to understand how and […]

Vehicle miles traveled in the United States increased by over 11 percent between 2020 and 2021. This was to be expected as things began opening up and citizens started to get vaccinated, but it meant a significant rise in the amount of danger on the roads. That’s why it’s more important now than ever to remain diligent […]

In 2020, there was a traffic crash every 3 minutes and 55 seconds in Alabama. Getting into a car accident can lead to serious injuries, medical bills, and property damage. One way you can prevent car accidents in Birmingham is by learning more about the common causes of car accidents. This way, you can learn how to […]

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 […]

All car accidents – even those that don’t cause injuries or property damage – cause stress. But car accidents that involve vehicles owned by corporations (also known as company cars or company vehicles) present special issues. This post will explain what you can do if you’ve been hit by a company vehicle. What Qualifies as […]