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At Collins Law, LLC, we aim to educate our clients about personal injury law in Alabama. The more you know, the more empowered you are to move forward and win your case. We update our blog periodically and keep you updated on the latest news and changes in Alabama law.

Our blogs are designed to answer your questions and give you the information you need to make informed decisions about your case. However, if you don’t find what you are looking for, feel free to contact our law office at (205) 588-1411. We can discuss your case, answer your questions, and help you get started with your case.

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 […]

How Do Contingency Fee Agreements Work in Car Accident Cases

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 […]

passenger of car accident holding back in pain

Car accidents raise many legal issues. Being a passenger in a car accident can make a seemingly simple accident twice as complicated. Can you sue the driver of the car you were riding in? If you do, who pays for your injuries? Questions like these make suing for accident injuries as a passenger a complex […]

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After an accident, it’s common to file an insurance claim against the other driver’s policy. It’s less common to take the matter to court. However, some cases raise difficult issues regarding fault or contributory negligence, the seriousness of the injuries, policy coverage, and more. In these situations, filing a personal injury lawsuit is necessary. If […]

car accident during pregnancy

Being in a car accident is frightening, but this fear is doubled when you’re pregnant. Changes in the body during pregnancy can make women more susceptible to injury. Additionally, a crash during pregnancy can hurt the child you’re carrying. This article helps women and their families understand the unique dangers and injuries that even minor […]

Liability in Multi-Vehicle Accidents

Each accident creates its own factual and legal issues. But when multiple cars are involved, things can get complicated. For example, in a two-car accident, deciding who caused the accident is one of the most complex issues. When three or more cars are involved, the question, “Who was at fault?” becomes even more difficult. This […]

If you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Alabama, you’re probably wondering what the insurance company will cover. Medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering – these can all be addressed through a legal claim, but you might be wondering what other compensation is available to you. In particular, you might be asking, “Can […]

soft tissue injury

You’re hit by a careless driver. After calling the police and exchanging information, you head to the closest urgent care center. The staff there take X-rays but find nothing. Yet, the next morning, you can barely turn your head. Were the X-rays wrong? The answer lies in the difference between soft tissue and hard tissue […]

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In a typical car accident, after a careless driver hits you, you would file a claim against their insurance company and wait. But the rules are different when the crash happens while you are working. If you’re injured in an on-the-job car accident in Alabama, the law gives you multiple options to recover your losses. […]