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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If you’re considering pursuing a dog bite claim, one of the first questions you may have is, “How much will a lawyer cost?” Understanding the potential costs and fee structures associated with hiring a lawyer for a dog bite claim can help you make an informed decision. Dog bites can be traumatic, resulting in physical injuries, emotional distress, and...
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Yes. If you or someone you care about was hurt in a pressure cooker explosion, you might be able to sue the maker or seller. Under product liability law, consumers have the right to seek compensation when defective or dangerous products cause harm. Pressure cookers are no exception. Explosions can lead to severe burns, disfigurement, and lifelong medical expenses....
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National General Insurance, which is owned by Allstate, writes alot of automobile insurance policies in Alabama. From our experience, dealing with National General can be challenging Check out National General’s reviews on the Better Business Bureaus’s website. If you have a bodily injury claim with National General, your best bet is to hire an attorney that will fight for...
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Accident Reports in Alabama are not public records. This means not everyone can obtain an accident report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Generally speaking you need to be an interested party or have some form of nexus to the crash. Alabama Law Specifies Who Can Obtain a Crash Report Under Alabama Code § 32-10-7, the following groups of...
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Car accidents can be life-altering, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. If you’re considering filing a car accident lawsuit in Alabama, you may wonder about the challenges involved and your chances of success. Winning a car accident lawsuit in Alabama depends on several factors, including the state’s legal framework, the strength of your evidence, and...
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Yes, in Alabama, hospitals must bill health insurance after a car accident. In 2019, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 11 (HB 11), which significantly changed how hospitals handle billing for patients injured in car accidents. Under this law, effective August 1, 2019, hospitals are required to bill a patient’s health insurance provider for medical treatment related...
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(Athens, Alabama – May 7, 2025) — A senior defensive back at Austin Peay State University was tragically killed Tuesday in a crash on I-65 near Athens, Alabama. According to the coroner, Mike West, 22 year-old William D. Hardrick from Adamsville was driving southbound on I-65 near Piney Chapel Road when his vehicle left the roadway and flipped over....
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Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be daunting. Especially when the other driver is uninsured or underinsured. In Alabama, there’s a legal provision that can help. It’s called stacking uninsured underinsured motorist coverage. But what does this mean? And how does it work? “Stacking” insurance means that if you have multiple vehicles on your automobile policy, you...
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ArticlesIf you or a loved one sustained injuries due to someone else’s actions, you might be wondering who will take care of your medical expenses and reimburse you for time missed from work. Understandably you want the responsible party to compensate you for your damages. You may be asking the question, Do I need a personal injury lawyer? In...
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