ArticlesQuick Answer: How to Handle Insurance Companies After an Alabama Car Accident After a car accident in Alabama, follow these key principles when dealing with insurance companies: ⚠️ CRITICAL: Alabama is one of only four jurisdictions with strict contributory negligence — meaning if you’re found even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing. One careless statement to an adjuster...
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ArticlesChoosing when to move a family member to a nursing home can be a tough decision. You assume that your loved ones will be well taken care of and treated with respect. Sadly, nursing home abuse is a problem plaguing facilities all across the country. Sometimes that abuse or neglect can lead to a resident’s death. In these situations,...
Continue Reading ArticlesFiling an auto insurance claim can be a daunting experience. When the accident involves an Allstate insured, the claims process may become even more challenging. Allstate is often ranked as one of the worst insurance companies in the country. In fact, researchers at the American Association for Justice rank Allstate as the absolute worst. Allstate accident insurance claims adjusters...
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Motorcycles can be fun and exciting and a great alternative to a regular vehicle. However, motorcycles can also pose great danger. Before getting on the road, you should become familiar with the motorcycle laws in Alabama. Motorcycle Accident Statistics Motorcycles are smaller than cars, can be less visible to other drivers, and require more skills to maneuver. For these...
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ArticlesIf you’ve lost a family member as the result of someone else’s wrongful act or negligence, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death case. Under Alabama law, the decedent’s personal representative can file a wrongful death case if the decedent could have filed a personal injury suit had he or she survived. If you are considering filing...
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No — Alabama is not a no-fault state. Alabama follows a fault-based auto insurance system, which means the driver who causes the crash is legally responsible for paying for injuries and property damage. This differs from “no-fault” states, where drivers use their own PIP insurance first regardless of fault. In this article, our Birmingham car accident attorneys explain how...
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Auto AccidentsBeing injured in a car accident is a frustrating experience. You have likely lost time from work in addition to paying for medical bills and car repairs. Understandably, you want to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions and receive compensation for you for your damages. However, you don’t have an unlimited amount of time to pursue a...
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ArticlesQuick 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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A common question we get from clients is: When should I hire a car accident lawyer? If you have been injured the answer is immediately! We cannot stress this enough. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, you should hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. You should contact a lawyer immediately after receiving proper medical...
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ArticlesUS 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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