Category: Personal Injury

During a personal injury lawsuit, you may sit for a deposition. In a deposition, you must answer questions under oath, including questions about how your accident happened and the physical, emotional, and financial toll of your injuries on your life....

Determining how much pain and suffering compensation you deserve after an accident can be challenging, but the per diem and multiplier methods provide two useful approaches. They consider your total expenses and losses and the duration of your pain and...

Compensatory damages in Alabama cover all the financial and personal losses you suffer due to someone’s negligence. Unlike punitive damages, these damages compensate you for what you’ve lost. The money awarded is not meant to punish the at-fault party for...

A personal injury lawsuit in Alabama must go through several steps. Those steps often lead to a negotiated settlement for the injured plaintiff. However, they can also lead to a trial. It is essential to have an experienced personal injury...

Alabama has strict rules concerning fault for accidents. Under the state’s contributory negligence rule, if you played any role in an accident that injured you, you will be barred from recovering compensation. It doesn’t matter how tiny your role was....

Personal injury victims and their families in Alabama often want a simple, clear answer to the question, “How much is my case worth?” There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to evaluating the value of a case,...

If you’ve been hurt by a drunk driver in Alabama, it’s vital to meet with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible so they can conduct a thorough investigation. You may be able to claim compensation for medical expenses,...

When someone who witnesses an accident jumps in to help an injury victim, can that victim sue the person if the aid they provide is harmful? In many circumstances, the answer is no. Alabama’s Good Samaritan Law provides liability protection...

A demand letter typically marks the start of the formal legal process in an Alabama personal injury case. It outlines your injuries and other losses, how much compensation you want, and your basic legal argument. Your letter also serves as...

Depending on the circumstances, you can sue for emotional distress in Alabama. If someone else’s actions cause you significant emotional pain, you can take them to court. To win your case, you must prove the emotional pain is real and...