Understanding the Alabama Guest Statute
If you were injured while riding in the vehicle of a driver who caused a crash, you might naturally think you may be entitled to compensation from that driver. However, in Alabama, claims for compensation filed by passengers are subject...
Read Full PostUninsured Motorist/Underinsured Motorists in the State of Alabama
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...
Read Full PostWorkplace Accident FAQs
If you’ve never been injured at work and had to navigate the Alabama workers’ compensation system, it can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s no wonder many injured workers have questions about what benefits they may be eligible for, how to...
Read Full PostTop Work Injuries
If you’ve been injured in an accident at work or suffered a repetitive stress injury on the job, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for your medical expenses, partial replacement of the wages you’ve lost because you’re unable...
Read Full PostHow Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take in Alabama?
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence in Alabama, nothing is more frustrating than waiting for an insurance company or court to decide whether you deserve compensation. As medical bills pile up and you’re still too hurt to...
Read Full PostWhat If The Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance in AL?
As a driver in Alabama, you are probably comfortable knowing that if you are in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, insurance should cover your losses. You know you would file a claim with your insurer after being...
Read Full PostIraq War Fund
U.S. service members, veterans, and contractors who were injured in the Iraq War or their families may be able to recover compensation from multiple organizations identified as sponsors of terrorism during nearly a decade of combat in Iraq. Many veterans,...
Read Full PostWhat is the Difference Between a Car Accident and a Truck Accident Case?
Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more complicated to resolve than collisions between two cars. Tractor-trailer accidents typically cause more serious injuries. The truck driver and trucking company may have separate liability insurance coverage. Other individuals and businesses such as...
Read Full PostProving Fault in Construction Zone Truck Accidents in Alabama
Many Alabamans have experienced the frustration of driving through a seemingly endless construction zone. Sudden lane shifts, detours, and traffic slowdowns require constant focus on the road. Drivers must always exercise caution when navigating a work zone. A lapse in...
Read Full PostCommon Injuries in Head-On Collisions in Alabama
Head-on collisions are among the most devastating types of crashes. When two vehicles collide head-on, the force of impact is typically much greater than in other types of accidents. The occupants in the vehicles involved in a head-on crash often...
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