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What Do You Say in an Alabama Personal Injury Deposition?

by Aaron Gartlan

July 8, 2025 | Personal Injury

During a personal injury lawsuit, you may sit for a deposition. In a deposition, you must answer questions under oath, including questions about how your accident happened and the physical, emotional, and financial toll of your injuries on your life....

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Alabama Dog Bite Laws and Injury Claims

by Aaron Gartlan

July 8, 2025 | Dog Bite

Alabama dog bite laws and injury claims are complicated, but here’s what matters most: If a dog bit you unprovoked and you weren’t trespassing, you could be eligible for compensation. The amount you recover depends on numerous factors, including whether...

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How to Calculate Pain and Suffering After an Accident in Alabama

by Aaron Gartlan

July 8, 2025 | Personal Injury

Determining how much pain and suffering compensation you deserve after an accident can be challenging, but the per diem and multiplier methods provide two useful approaches. They consider your total expenses and losses and the duration of your pain and...

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How Are Compensatory Damages Calculated in Alabama?

by Aaron Gartlan

July 7, 2025 | Personal Injury

Compensatory damages in Alabama cover all the financial and personal losses you suffer due to someone’s negligence. Unlike punitive damages, these damages compensate you for what you’ve lost. The money awarded is not meant to punish the at-fault party for...

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How Is Wrongful Death Defined Under Alabama Law?

by Aaron Gartlan

June 23, 2025 | Wrongful Death

The Code of Alabama defines a wrongful death as one resulting from a person’s or entity’s carelessness, failure to act, or otherwise wrongful behavior. This definition covers everything from fatal car accidents and falls to intentional actions like shootings or...

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Personal Injury Lawyer in Alabama Answers: How much is my case worth?

by Aaron Gartlan

June 17, 2025 | Your Case Value

As a personal injury lawyer in Alabama I am often asked how much is my case worth? In this article, I will attempt to answer this question generally, based on my years of training and experience in representing people in...

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What Should I Bring to My First Meeting with an Alabama Car Accident Lawyer?

by Aaron Gartlan

June 9, 2025 | Auto Accidents

In your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney at Gartlan Injury Law after a car accident, we can begin the legal process of pursuing compensation for you. If you have it, you should bring the police report, car insurance...

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The Importance of Gathering Evidence After a Car Accident Injury in Alabama

by Aaron Gartlan

May 26, 2025 | Auto Accidents

Gathering evidence is the key to building a compelling car accident claim and pursuing the compensation you need to cover your injuries. You must use this evidence to prove who is at fault, the extent of your injuries, and the...

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How Personal Injury Lawsuits Work in Alabama

by Aaron Gartlan

May 19, 2025 | Personal Injury

A personal injury lawsuit in Alabama must go through several steps. Those steps often lead to a negotiated settlement for the injured plaintiff. However, they can also lead to a trial. It is essential to have an experienced personal injury...

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Can I Sue the Trucking Company Instead of the Driver After an Alabama Truck Accident?

by Aaron Gartlan

May 5, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Many people wonder, “Can I sue the trucking company instead of the driver after a truck accident?” In reality, trucking companies may be liable for several reasons after commercial truck accidents. In many cases, they are liable under a legal...

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