Our Personal Injury Legal Blog

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...

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...

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...

The Code of Alabama defines a wrongful death as one resulting from a person’s or entity’s carelessness, failure to act, or otherwise wrongful behavior. This definition covers everything from fatal car accidents and falls to intentional actions like shootings or...

As a personal injury lawyer in Alabama I am often asked how much is my case worth? In this article, I will attempt to answer this question generally, based on my years of training and experience in representing people in...

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...

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...

Many people wonder, “Can I sue the trucking company instead of the driver after a truck accident?” In reality, trucking companies may be liable for several reasons after commercial truck accidents. In many cases, they are liable under a legal...