Category: Auto Accidents
Social media can help connect you with others. However, your use of social media could also hurt your car accident claim. Insurance companies can use anything you post on social media against you, even taking a comment or photo out of context to question your injuries or credibility. …
Car accidents happen in urban and rural areas throughout Alabama. However, the common causes of these crashes differ by location. In urban areas, crashes often involve heavy traffic, frequent stops, and distracted driving. While fewer crashes may occur in rural areas, they usually include speeding and, in turn,…
Car accident claims in Alabama typically end in insurance settlements or trial judgments. In a trial, a judge or jury decides the outcome. In a settlement, the parties reach a voluntary, binding agreement. Most car accident cases end in settlements for the sake of time and cost. Because…
Settling an Alabama car accident case can range from a few weeks to several months or longer. The exact time your case could take to resolve depends on various factors, including the severity of your injuries, the complexity of establishing liability, and the tactics used by the insurance…
You have likely heard of an airplane’s black box, which records flight data that is useful when investigating the cause of a crash. A flight data recorder is a critical device in aviation, capturing essential flight data and cockpit conversations for accident analysis. Many cars have similar devices…
Uninsured motorist (UM) coverage is optional in Alabama. Still, insurers must offer it to you. The choice is yours, and it’s an important decision. Estimates from the Insurance Information Institute suggest that around 17 percent of Alabama drivers lack auto insurance. If you don’t carry UM coverage, you…
Are you looking to avoid risky roadways in Dothan? In recent years, traffic crash figures show that the city’s five most dangerous intersections are: West Main and Ross Clark Circle Montgomery Highway and the Circle West Main and 2nd Avenue South Oates Street and the Circle West Main…
If another driver hits you, you expect that driver’s auto liability insurance to pay for your medical bills and car repairs. But if the driver who caused the crash flees the scene and is not identified, then there is no liability insurance available to pay your losses. You’ll…
In your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney at Gartlan Injury Law after a car accident, we can begin the legal process of pursuing compensation for you. If you have it, you should bring the police report, car insurance policy, records of your injury, and any questions…
Gathering evidence is the key to building a compelling car accident claim and pursuing the compensation you need to cover your injuries. You must use this evidence to prove who is at fault, the extent of your injuries, and the impact on your life. A claim without evidence…