Our Personal Injury Legal Blog

Pedestrians are at risk of severe injuries if struck by a motor vehicle, even in relatively low-speed collisions. To reduce the threat, pedestrian right-of-way laws in Alabama clearly define who has the right of way under various circumstances. The goal...

Alabama law allows car accident victims to file a claim for lost wages if they suffer injuries that prevent them from working. Compensation for lost earnings typically comes through a settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In some cases,...

If your relative died due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, your family could be entitled to pursue compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. This type of legal action could allow you to hold the at-fault party accountable for their...

Going to court is stressful and scary, but you likely won’t have to after an Alabama car accident. Most successful car accident cases settle before court because insurance companies want to avoid the expense and risk of a trial. However,...

Losing a family member due to someone’s intentional or careless acts is a devastating loss. In Alabama, this loss can warrant two similar but distinct legal actions: A wrongful death claim, which focuses on the family’s losses, and a survival...

Any money recovered through a wrongful death claim in Alabama goes to the deceased’s heirs, according to the state’s succession laws. Surviving spouses, children, parents, or other family members may receive compensation. This answer only scratches the surface of this...

A demand letter typically marks the start of the formal legal process in an Alabama personal injury case. It outlines your injuries and other losses, how much compensation you want, and your basic legal argument. Your letter also serves as...

The decision to hire an attorney after a minor car accident largely depends on whether you were injured. In cases involving injuries, you should immediately talk to an Alabama car accident lawyer. An attorney will manage the legal process, deal...

As a general guideline, people who sustain injuries in a car accident in Alabama have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in court, seeking compensation for their losses. This time limit is known...

If you learn that your car accident claim exceeds the at-fault party’s insurance limits, you have options. Your uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, health insurance, or a lawsuit against the other driver can all help you recover...