Our Personal Injury Legal Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted businesses in Alabama and across the country at a level not seen since the Great Depression. The closures are causing revenue losses that are expected to bankrupt and close many companies. Small businesses that are...

Alabama law requires motorists involved in a crash to report the accident to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) within 30 days. You must report any accident that resulted in injury or death, or where property damage exceeds $250. Even...

We are taking the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Alabama very seriously. Right now, people in AL are being hurt by the threat of the Coronavirus. Let us help! We understand the fears that many people may have about...

Lane change car accidents are highly common in Alabama and throughout the rest of the country. Generally, motorists who change lanes and hit another vehicle are considered to be at-fault in these crashes. However, in certain circumstances, the driver in...

When you suffer from an injury, the medical bills can quickly pile up. An accident may also leave you unable to work and incapable of paying those bills. However, if someone else caused your accident, you may be eligible to...

As a young boy, Aaron Gartlan dreamed of becoming a lawyer. However, as an undergraduate student at Troy University’s Dothan Campus in the mid-1990s, he wasn’t sure how he could turn that dream into a reality. A talk with one...

Truck accidents in Alabama fall under tort law. In other words, an accident victim must prove that someone else was at fault in order to recover compensation. Proving fault in any personal injury claim is difficult. However, in truck accident...

DOTHAN, AL – Gartlan Injury Law announced today that the personal injury law firm is now reviewing the cases of veterans and current U.S. military service members in Alabama who may have suffered hearing loss and related injuries due to...

If you recently suffered injuries in a car accident, you are not alone. The Alabama Department of Transportation indicates that, on average, about 130,000 crashes occur in our state each year, causing about 38,000 injuries and 1,000 deaths. If your...

There is no one-size-fits-all answer here. It depends on sensitively on the details of your case, the tactical moves that the insurance company makes, and many other factors. It is all about devising and executing a plan to maximize your...