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How to Get Your Alabama Crash Report (2026 Guide)

Quick Answer: How Do I Get My Alabama Crash Report? You can obtain your Alabama crash report (also called an Alabama accident report) three ways: online through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) crash portal, by mail using ALEA’s Crash Report Request form, or in person at any ALEA Driver License Office. Online is fastest — you can usually...

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What to Do When Insurance Company Is Dragging Their Feet

When you present a personal injury claim to an insurance company, you expect them to handle your claim with professionalism and to resolve it within a reasonable amount of time. The last thing you want is the insurance company dragging their feet in resolving your claim. Unfortunately, you will often encounter delays from not only the defendant’s insurance company,...

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What You Need to Know About Riding a Motorcycle in Alabama

Motorcycles are one of the most exciting and thrilling modes of transportation. However, they are also one of the most dangerous.  Whether you are an avid motorcycle rider or someone looking to get your license, it is important to have a basic understanding of motorcycle laws and regulations so that you can stay safe. The motorcycle accident attorneys at...

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Alabama Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury resulting from medical malpractice, you may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, you do not have forever to file your lawsuit, as there is a statute of limitations restricting your time. Do not hesitate to contact an Alabama medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Alabama Statute of...

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Highway 431: What Makes It the Most Dangerous Road in Alabama?

US Highway 431 in Alabama is a 353 mile stretch of road between the Alabama and Tennessee border. Often referred to as the “Highway to Hell,” Hwy 431 in Alabama obtained the reputation for the deadliest highway in the world. If you are involved in a car accident on Highway 431 in Alabama, a qualified personal injury attorney can...

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6 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Settlement from the Insurance Company

Insurance companies frequently offer money settlements to injured parties after accidents happen. An initial insurance company settlement offer can represent all the costs from your injury, or it more often can mean a lowball offer. Here are six things you should know about insurance company settlements and questions to ask before accepting a settlement. 1. How Do Insurance Settlements...

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Back Injury from a Car Accident

You walk away from the crash thinking you got lucky. The vehicles are damaged, but not totaled. The police report is finished. Maybe you’re heading home after a drive through Birmingham or leaving the scene of a collision on I-459. Then the next morning arrives. Getting out of bed hurts. Bending over feels impossible. A sharp pain shoots through...

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Neck Injury from a Car Accident

A neck injury from a car accident can affect nearly every part of your daily life. Simple tasks like driving, sleeping, working, or even turning your head can become painful and frustrating. What may seem like a minor ache immediately after a crash can develop into chronic pain, nerve problems, or long-term mobility issues if left untreated. Across Alabama,...

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Whiplash from a Car Accident

A car accident can leave you with injuries that are immediately obvious, such as broken bones or deep cuts. Other injuries are harder to recognize at first. One of the most common examples is whiplash from a car accident. Many people walk away from a crash believing they are fine, only to wake up the next day with neck...

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I-459 Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer

Most Birmingham drivers have a section of I-459 they dread. For some, it is the Highway 280 interchange. For others, it is the stretch through Hoover or the heavy truck traffic near Bessemer. Most days, the congestion is simply frustrating. Other days, traffic comes to a stop because someone has been seriously hurt. If you were involved in an...

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Average Settlement for a Car Accident Back and Neck Injury

A few days after a car accident, the adrenaline has worn off. Maybe you’ve already been to the emergency room. Maybe your neck stiffness has turned into shooting pain down your arm, or your lower back hurts every time you get out of bed. The insurance company is calling, medical bills are arriving, and you’re trying to figure out...

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Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident?

After a crash, one of the first questions many people ask is, Should I get a lawyer for a car accident? The answer depends on the circumstances. Some claims can be resolved without legal representation, while others involve injuries, disputed fault, or insurance company tactics that can put your recovery at risk. If you are dealing with medical bills,...

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What Does a Car Accident Lawyer Do?

A serious car accident can turn your life upside down in a matter of seconds. One moment you are driving to work, heading home, or taking your children to school. The next, you are dealing with injuries, medical appointments, missed paychecks, and insurance adjusters asking questions you may not be prepared to answer. Many people wonder: What does a...

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Fatal Head-On Collision on US-411 in Etowah County Kills Woman, Injures Two Others Including Vestavia Hills Driver

A woman was killed and two other people — including a Vestavia Hills resident — were injured in a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 411 in Etowah County on Monday afternoon. The fatal crash, which occurred near Anderson Road at approximately 2:55 p.m. on June 8, 2026, claimed the life of a 73-year-old passenger and sent both drivers to...

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Fatal Street Racing Crash on Airport Boulevard in Mobile Kills Woman | Driver Charged with Manslaughter After Racing at 119 MPH

A woman was killed on Airport Boulevard in Mobile when a driver racing at nearly 120 miles per hour slammed into her vehicle, according to court records filed in connection with a manslaughter charge against the driver. The fatal crash, which occurred in the early morning hours of May 14, 2026, on one of Mobile’s busiest commercial corridors, has...

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