Category: Auto Accidents
In a perfect world, people injured in car accidents would be able to do nothing more than rest and focus on healing. But in the real world, injured people must also handle financial matters. Dealing with insurance companies and claim denials is part of that process. While you might think that you have an excellent […]
Every car accident is unique for those involved. Yet, experts group accidents into categories based on many factors, including the cause of the accident, the location, and the type of impact. While impact might not seem important, collisions tend to follow predictable patterns. Learning these patterns can help you learn to avoid them and prevent […]
Crash fatalities are common in Alabama. In 2019 – the most recent year for which numbers are available – 930 Alabamans died in car crashes. While this number may not seem large, Alabama ranks fifth in the nation for crash fatalities per capita. In 2019, 19 out of every 100,000 Alabamans died in a car accident. The national average […]
In movies and television shows, the legal process works something like this: a person hires an attorney and files a lawsuit. Almost immediately after the lawsuit is filed, the parties appear in court for trial. At trial, the lawyers make passionate speeches and object at every turn. After deliberating for a few minutes, the jury […]
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled to damages. However, there are many different types of damages. You likely know that you can recover damages for physical injuries, but you can also receive compensation for emotional harms. Lawyers call these damages “pain and suffering.” Damages for pain and suffering can […]
People often ask, “What should I do after an accident?” As a personal injury attorney, I know that it’s crucial to get information at the scene of an accident. But I also know that an accident can ruin your day. With so many emotions flowing, it’s hard to focus. To make things easier, I’ve created […]
Years ago, if you needed a ride but didn’t have a car, your only options were calling a taxi, borrowing a car, or asking a friend for a ride. But rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft changed everything. Today, nearly 40 percent of American adults use ridesharing services; many use them on a daily or weekly basis. […]
Whether it’s beer at the ballgame, wine with dinner, or mimosas at brunch, alcohol is a major part of American culture. While an occasional drink isn’t necessarily harmful, drinking even one drink before getting behind the wheel of a car can be deadly. This article will help drivers better understand the dangers of drinking and […]
December marks the beginning of winter. While winter brings fun activities like sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating, winter weather can make one daily activity – driving – just a bit more complicated. This article provides some helpful winter weather driving tips for Alabama drivers. Alabama’s Winter Weather Because Alabama is so far south, people might […]
For most adults, driving is a daily activity. Most people drive to work each morning and home each afternoon. Even those who don’t drive to work often drive children to school, drive around town to finish errands, or drive to appointments. While most driving happens during the day, people also drive at night for many […]