As a licensed driver in the state of Alabama, you are expected to follow the rules of the road. Driver negligence occurs when a driver fails to adhere to the rules of the road and instead operates their vehicle in a negligent or reckless manner. If you have been...
Personal Injury
Where is the safest spot to sit in a car?
Safety is a top priority for drivers. We shop for cars with high safety ratings; we obey traffic laws and speed limits; we wear our seat belts. But if you are a passenger, there is something else you can do to stay safe in a car: choose your seat wisely. Location,...
Despite less traffic, fatal auto accidents increased in 2020
In Alabama and throughout the United States, researchers, legislators and law enforcement pay attention to auto accident statistics to determine how they happen and act to prevent them. Because crashes cause personal injury and death, this is a worrisome problem. In...
Can a person bit by a dog sue the owner?
Being bitten by a dog could result in significant injuries and damages. In Alabama, the law permits a person who suffers a dog bite injury to pursue the owner for compensation. Under certain circumstances, the owner of a dog is liable if their dog bites or injures...
Many parties potentially liable for fatal railroad accident
Many accidents involving commercial vehicles can require significant investigation to determine who may be liable. Oftentimes, the investigation must go beyond the mere facts of the accident and probe the legal relationships between several parties, any one of whom...
How do I know how strong my personal injury case is?
Accurately assessing the strength of your personal injury case is imperative. Not only can it help you shape your trial strategy, but it can also assist you in having productive settlement talks. Only by knowing where your case stands can you develop the legal...
Can you sue a drunk driver who crashes into your vehicle?
Driving is a relatively safe form of transportation provided that everyone abides by the rules of the road and maintains their vehicles properly. Unfortunately, not everyone is responsible for motor vehicle travel and the risks that it poses to them and the public. ...
Did someone hit you? You have to right to fair compensation
Getting into a crash is the last thing you want, but it happens to most people at one time or another. In fact, the car insurance industry estimates that people are involved in crashes around once every 17.9 years (based on the average number of claims people make)....
Get to know Alabamas’ driving statistics
Alabama has many significant car crashes every day. In 2018, a traffic crash was reported around once every 197 seconds (around 3.3 minutes). Looking at statistics, it was found that texting drivers were more likely to be involved in a crash than those who were not...
Hurt by a dangerous driver? You deserve support
You were on your way to work when a car, seemingly out of nowhere, crashed into you. Your own vehicle spun out into an intersection and was hit again by a passing car. In the end, you had to be rescued using the Jaws of Life. You were rushed to the hospital in serious...