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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 download...

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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

Yes, you need a motorcycle license in Alabama. Every operator must hold a Class M license or a Class M endorsement on their existing driver’s license under Ala. Code § 32-12-22, and riding without one is a misdemeanor. Riders 16 and older can earn the full Class M; riders as young as 14 can get a restricted version limited...

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What Is the Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in Alabama?

Quick Answer In Alabama, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date of the negligent act or omission — not from the date you discovered the harm. This deadline comes from the Alabama Medical Liability Act, Alabama Code § 6-5-482. If the injury could not reasonably have been discovered within those two years, a...

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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. Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Before You Accept a Settlement — At a Glance The five questions: does this cover future medical care, are all liable parties and policies included, what liens must be paid back, exactly what am I releasing, and what would this case net...

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Who Gets the Money in an Alabama Wrongful Death Settlement?

Alabama Wrongful Death Distribution: At a Glance The will does not control: proceeds pass under the intestacy statute, even if a will exists Outside the estate: the money goes to heirs directly, beyond the reach of the deceased’s debts and creditors Fixed statutory shares: the spouse and children split by formula, not by negotiation Filing ≠ a bigger share:...

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Alabama Accident News

Birmingham Man Killed, Three Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 280 Near Eagle Point Parkway in Shelby County

Alabama Accident News | July 24, 2026 A Birmingham man was killed and three other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 280 in Shelby County on Thursday morning. The fatal crash happened at approximately 7:42 a.m. on July 23, 2026, on eastbound U.S. 280 near mile marker 10 and Eagle Point Parkway, roughly two miles...

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FELA Settlements: How Railroad Injury Cases Are Really Valued

Last Updated: July 21, 2026 FELA Settlements — At a Glance Why FELA settlements outpace workers’ comp: FELA recovers full lost wages and earning capacity plus pain and suffering with no caps, while comp pays scheduled benefits and nothing for suffering What actually drives value: injury severity and permanence, your railroad wage history, the strength of the negligence evidence,...

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Does Dupixent Cause Cancer? What the Studies, the FDA Signal, and the Lawsuits Actually Say

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 | Written for patients and families trying to understand the Dupixent cancer question. This article explains what has been reported, what is being investigated, and what has not been established. It is not medical advice. Does Dupixent Cause Cancer? — At a Glance The honest answer: no regulator has concluded that Dupixent causes cancer,...

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Alabama Accident News

Three Montgomery Residents Killed in Median Crossover Crash on I-65 in Chilton County

Alabama Accident News | July 21, 2026 Three members of a Montgomery family were killed when the SUV they were riding in crossed the median of Interstate 65 in Chilton County and collided head-on with a pickup truck. The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:03 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, near the 198 mile marker, about two miles...

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Worker Killed in Industrial Accident at North Birmingham Metal Facility; OSHA Investigating

Alabama Accident News | July 20, 2026 A worker was killed in an apparent industrial accident at a metal distribution facility in north Birmingham on the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Birmingham police responded to the facility on the 100 block of Finley Avenue shortly after 8:00 a.m. and found an employee unresponsive. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced...

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How Soon Will Camp Lejeune Settlements Be Paid? The Honest Timeline

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 When Camp Lejeune Money Arrives — At a Glance Payments are already flowing: more than $723 million paid, out of $907 million+ offered, as of June 15, 2026 Elective Option path: offer, then generally 60 days to accept, then payment processing, the fastest route for those who qualify Litigation path: no promised date exists,...

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Is There a Tier 3 Camp Lejeune Settlement? Tier Amounts, Explained

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Camp Lejeune Settlement Tiers — At a Glance There is no Tier 3. The government’s Elective Option has exactly two tiers, based on the type of qualifying illness and length of exposure What people mean by tier 3: claims outside the Elective Option, which are valued individually in litigation, with no standardized amount The...

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Accident Reports

How to Correct or Amend Your Alabama Accident Report

Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Fixing an Alabama Crash Report — At a Glance Factual errors (wrong name, plate, insurance info, location) can usually be corrected: contact the investigating agency with documentation Opinion disputes (who was at fault, contributing codes) are much harder: officers rarely change conclusions, so the fight happens with evidence, not erasers The stakes: under Alabama’s...

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