Our Personal Injury Legal Blog

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,...

Alabama law typically requires an at-fault driver to cover the medical expenses of anyone who suffered injuries in a car accident. The insurance coverage under which an accident victim might recover compensation depends on the circumstances. Most often, they will...

Have you been injured in a car accident in Alabama? The aftermath of a car crash can be a confusing and frightening time, especially if the accident involved serious injuries. If someone else’s negligence or disregard for safety caused your...

If someone other than you, your employer, or a co-worker is responsible for your workplace injuries in Alabama, you may be able to pursue two claims — one for workers’ compensation benefits and another one for personal injury compensation. Alabama...

Left-turn accidents are strikingly common in Alabama and across the United States. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, left-hand turns play a role in 22.2 percent of all accidents at intersections. The good news is that...

The rules for assigning doctors to workers’ compensation cases in Alabama are strict. You have no guarantee that your preferred doctor will serve as your treating physician. Regardless of who provides your treatment, you must see them and follow their...

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...

If you have been hurt in a car accident, you likely have questions about how you will pay for your medical bills, repairs to your vehicle and other unexpected expenses. You may also wonder, “Will I need to hire a...

In Alabama, all drivers are required to carry minimum insurance policy amounts of $25,000 for bodily injury liability (per person), $50,000 maximum for all bodily injuries (per accident), and $25,000 maximum for property damage liability (per accident). This coverage is...