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.
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Car accidents don’t just cause physical pain. Even “minor” accidents can create major money issues. According to the National Safety Council, the average cost of a non-fatal, non-disabling car accident injury is $42,000. It’s normal to wonder where you’ll get the money to cover medical bills, lost time from work, and other accident-related costs. If […]
Even though nothing can turn back time after a death, you can take some crucial steps as a family member of the deceased to get a sense of closure and justice for your loss caused by a negligent party. This is where it is important to understand Alabama’s wrongful death laws. Alabama’s wrongful death laws […]
If you file a personal injury lawsuit after your car accident, you will need to make many important decisions. One of the most important choices you’ll make is whether to settle your injury claim or take it to trial. This decision can affect how much you’ll get for your accident injuries and much more. This […]
Understanding how legal fees work is crucial for anyone considering legal action after an accident. Contingency fees, commonly utilized by Birmingham personal injury law attorneys, establish a payment agreement that harmonizes the interests of both the client and the personal injury attorney. This article provides an in-depth analysis of contingency fees, explaining how they work, their […]
Some injuries are obvious after an accident. For example, most people can tell when a bone is broken. However, some injuries are hard to see and even harder to diagnose. Soft tissue injuries often stay hidden. As your car accident attorney in Birmingham, AL, we ensure that justice is served through appropriate legal compensation. Soft tissue injuries […]
If you were hit by another driver in Alabama, you may have the right to compensation. But you’ll have to win your case before you can get compensation. To win, you’ll have to prove that the other driver was negligent. Negligence is an important concept in injury law. In this article, our Birmingham personal injury […]
When it comes to personal injuries, the impact goes beyond just the physical aspects. The legal system acknowledges this in Alabama by considering “pain and suffering damages.” These damages aim to recognize the less tangible but equally significant hardships individuals face due to injuries. Understanding pain and suffering damages involves looking at an injury’s broader […]
You’re ready for your vacation. You hop in your rental car and hit the highway. But before your vacation can truly begin, a careless driver hits you. What happens now? Rental car accidents are quite common. In fact, rented cars are more likely to crash than non-rented vehicles. Because rental car crashes raise many unique […]
If you were injured in a car accident, you may have the right to get compensation for your injuries. But to protect this right, you’ll need to take several steps. Of these, seeking medical care might be the most important. Getting evaluated by a doctor can help you (and your car accident case) in many […]
Many of us rely on taxis or rideshare services like Uber and Lyft to go about our daily lives. Ridesharing can be economical and safe to get from place to place. But what happens when the taxi or Uber you’re riding in gets into an accident? And what should you do if a taxi or […]