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...

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...

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...

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...

You have likely heard of an airplane’s black box, which records flight data that is useful when investigating the cause of a crash. Many cars have similar devices called event data recorders (EDRs) that serve the same purpose. Black boxes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...