Our Personal Injury Legal Blog
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 complicated issue, though. There are also rules about…
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 starting point for insurance settlement negotiations. Because…
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 with insurers, and pursue fair compensation for your…
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 as the statute of limitations. If you have…
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 more compensation. However, it’s hard to win these…
A deposition in a car accident case is a question-and-answer session where the defendant, plaintiff, eyewitnesses, and experts provide testimony about the collision while under oath. If you pursue a compensation claim after getting hurt in a car crash in Alabama, you and other witnesses supporting your case may…
Depending on the circumstances, you can sue for emotional distress in Alabama. If someone else’s actions cause you significant emotional pain, you can take them to court. To win your case, you must prove the emotional pain is real and severe by showing evidence of the distress and…
Because each car accident is unique, there is no way to accurately determine the value of a claim without understanding the specifics involved. Some claims may be worth thousands, while others can range into the millions. At Gartlan Injury Law, we’ll take the time to carefully review the…
Alabama follows the “coming and going” rule, which states that going to and coming from work is outside the scope of a person’s employment. If an accident occurs during this time, an employee does not usually qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. At Gartlan Injury Law, we understand how…
Because so many factors contribute to an individual settlement, there’s no simple average for a workers’ comp settlement. Each settlement is different, depending on the injury, whether surgery is required, and any permanent injury effects. What Factors Go Into Calculating How Much an Alabama Workers’ Settlement Might…