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Have you recently been hurt in a collision involving a FedEx driver? The most critical step after a FedEx accident is to seek immediate medical attention.         Once you’ve seen a doctor, here’s what to do next:...

Alabama law considers a truck operated to transport passengers or property a “commercial” vehicle if it has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight of over 10,000 pounds. A vehicle may also be a commercial truck if...

Accepting the insurance company’s first offer, paying bills, and moving on may be tempting after a car accident in Alabama. After all, you are in a vulnerable financial position. However, accepting an early lowball offer from an auto insurer could...

When an Alabama car accident was caused by a medical emergency, the driver is liable if they knew or should have known about the medical condition that caused the emergency but didn’t do anything to protect others. While a medical...

Due to Alabama’s warm climate, you can find motorcycles on our roads throughout the year. To keep riders and passengers safe and reduce the risk of motorcycle accidents, our state has enacted several motorcycle laws. These laws address all aspects...

The more vehicles involved in a car accident in Alabama, the harder it is to determine which driver or drivers are at fault. Law enforcement, insurance companies, and the courts must carefully examine the circumstances of the crash to understand...

If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you might wonder how long you’ll experience soreness, pain, and other common injury symptoms. Minor car accident injuries typically cause soreness lasting only a few days. However, pain from more severe injuries...

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...

Alabama adopted a new law in June of 2023 that makes using a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving illegal. Alabama law requires drivers to use their cell phones and other electronic devices in a hands-free mode....

In Alabama, the statute of limitations typically gives your family two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Although certain exceptions can change the deadline for a wrongful death claim, you must always file before the applicable limitations period expires....