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It happens to everyone. We’ve all lost our footing, had a stair that suddenly “disappeared,” or tripped over something. Usually, when one of these things happens, we have no one but ourselves to blame. But if you trip and fall at a business or at someone’s home, it may not be your fault. In fact, […]

After an accident, one of the biggest questions clients have is, “Who will pay my medical bills?” And for good reason. A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study found that the average emergency room visit after a car accident costs about $3,300. Accident-related hospital stays can average $57,000 over an injured person’s lifetime. So, it’s […]

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor once said, “Remember that no one succeeds alone.” My life proves just how true these words are. From my childhood to now, in both my personal and professional lives, many people have lifted me up when I was down or set an example that inspired me. Each one laid a […]

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 […]

Accidents cause injuries. Worse, injuries create medical bills. Medical fees from a typical car accident average $29,000. With such high costs, paying your medical bills after a car accident can be a struggle. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you might wonder, “Who will pay my medical bills?” The good news is that […]

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you might have a lot of questions. “How long will it take for me to heal?” “How much will the doctor’s visits cost?” “Should I file a lawsuit?” You might worry about filing a lawsuit after a car accident. This is especially true if you don’t know […]

Car accidents cause injuries. Injuries lead to medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. Most people know that if another driver injures them, they are entitled to recover money lost as a result of the car accident. But injured drivers can also receive damages for the pain and suffering caused by the car crash. […]

Since opening, Collins Law, LLC has served hundreds of clients throughout Birmingham, Jefferson County, and the rest of Alabama. While every case is unique, over the years we’ve seen that most new clients ask similar questions. So, we thought we’d take a moment to answer some of these frequently asked questions. Of course, these answers […]

Slip and fall incidents are among the leading causes of severe injuries in Alabama. These incidents can cause permanent disability, affect a victim’s ability to return to work, and disrupt their life and plans for the future with significant medical bills. If you sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident, understanding your rights is […]