Our Personal Injury Legal Blog
Alabama’s guest passenger law prohibits social passengers from suing the person who drove them after an accident. You might be unable to recover compensation for your medical bills and other expenses if your friend was responsible for the crash. However, there are some exceptions to this law. What…
In Alabama, workers can report their injuries to their employers. The employer will then file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits on their behalf. Workers should receive benefits after suffering a work-related injury. However, employers and their insurers sometimes delay or deny benefits claims. Although you should familiarize…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 miles per hour requires 196 feet to come to a complete stop under ideal conditions. Road surfaces, weather, and other factors can increase the stopping distance of a commercial truck. Why Do Trucks Have…
The submarine effect occurs when a driver or passenger slides out from under their seatbelt during a car accident. The force of the impact or sudden change in momentum can make it difficult or impossible to remain immobile in the seat. Without a seatbelt, the driver or passenger…
Can you get workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time? Yes, it’s possible to collect both types of benefits at once if you have a qualifying disability. Your Social Security Disability benefits may be partly offset by your workers’ compensation benefit if the combined…
If your Alabama workers’ compensation claim is denied, it’s essential to act quickly. You can file an appeal to dispute the denial. However, you will need to meet numerous requirements and strict deadlines. That’s why you should seek help from an experienced Alabama workers’ compensation attorney. At Gartlan…
Injured workers expect their employer to be there for them after an accident. Unfortunately, many employers and insurance companies search for every possible loophole to deny injured workers’ rightful claims to workers’ compensation benefits. If you received a denial from your employer’s insurance company for workers’ compensation benefits,…
If you work for an employer with at least five employees in Alabama, you’re likely covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance is required by Alabama law to provide coverage to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Unfortunately, claiming workers’ comp benefits is rarely simple….
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 to the Alabama Guest Statute, an arguably outdated…
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 apply, how to appeal a rejection, and so…