Our Personal Injury Legal Blog
In Alabama, injured workers and their employers must comply with specific deadlines to secure workers’ compensation benefits. Awareness of the timeline for a workers’ comp claim in AL is critical to receiving the financial support you need while you cannot work. An attorney from Gartlan Injury Law can…
When someone who witnesses an accident jumps in to help an injury victim, can that victim sue the person if the aid they provide is harmful? In many circumstances, the answer is no. Alabama’s Good Samaritan Law provides liability protection for anyone who gratuitously offers first aid or…
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 is to keep pedestrians safe from potentially devastating…
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, victims may need to file a personal injury…
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 actions. In Alabama, the executor of the estate…
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, victims with complex cases or conflicting evidence might…
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 action, which addresses what the deceased themselves suffered….
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…