Category: Auto Accidents
Alabama law requires you to report a car accident to the police immediately if it results in injury or death. If the crash resulted in injury, death, or over $250 in property damage, you must file a written accident report with the state within 30 days. Failing to…
Accepting the insurance company’s first offer, paying bills, and moving on may be tempting after a car accident in Alabama. After all, you are in a vulnerable financial position. However, accepting an early lowball offer from an auto insurer could be a costly mistake. The key to responding…
When an Alabama car accident was caused by a medical emergency, the driver is liable if they knew or should have known about the medical condition that caused the emergency but didn’t do anything to protect others. While a medical emergency isn’t the fault of the person having…
Did someone hit your car from behind while you were lawfully stopped and doing nothing else wrong to cause the rear-end collision? If so, you may be eligible to recover damages for your injuries and losses. After all, a basic rule of the road is to pay attention…
The more vehicles involved in a car accident in Alabama, the harder it is to determine which driver or drivers are at fault. Law enforcement, insurance companies, and the courts must carefully examine the circumstances of the crash to understand what happened and who is responsible. Determining fault…
If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you might wonder how long you’ll experience soreness, pain, and other common injury symptoms. Minor car accident injuries typically cause soreness lasting only a few days. However, pain from more severe injuries like broken bones, herniated discs, sprains, whiplash, and…
Alabama is a fault-based state for car accidents, so a driver who is found at fault for causing an accident is responsible for paying for the resulting harm. This could include economic expenses, such as medical expenses, vehicle repairs, and lost wages, as well as non-economic expenses, such…
Alabama adopted a new law in June of 2023 that makes using a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving illegal. Alabama law requires drivers to use their cell phones and other electronic devices in a hands-free mode. Law enforcement can now issue citations and fine…
Many highways, roads, and intersections in Alabama have traffic cameras maintained by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), or local law enforcement and traffic departments. Officials typically use traffic cameras to monitor traffic patterns, alert motorists of traffic jams, and determine future…
Alabama law allows car accident victims to file a claim for lost wages if they suffer injuries that prevent them from working. Compensation for lost earnings typically comes through a settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In some cases, victims may need to file a personal injury…