Our Personal Injury Legal Blog

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...

Many people worry about the cost of hiring a personal injury lawyer in Alabama after an accident. When you work with Gartlan Injury Law, you should know that you will not pay anything upfront. We work on a contingency fee...

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...

In Alabama, multiple family members can claim wrongful death benefits when a loved one dies due to another person’s negligence, such as in a car accident or due to medical malpractice. However, different family members cannot file separate wrongful death...

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....

Alabama dog bite laws and injury claims are complicated, but here’s what matters most: If a dog bit you unprovoked and you weren’t trespassing, you could be eligible for compensation. The amount you recover depends on numerous factors, including whether...

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...

Because each car accident is unique, there is no way to accurately determine the value of a claim without understanding the specifics involved. Some claims may be worth thousands, while others can range into the millions. At Gartlan Injury Law,...

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...