Auto accidents are frustrating by nature, but they can become even more stressful when you’re dealing with an at-fault party who has no insurance or not enough insurance to cover your injury claim. If you carry uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage on your policy, you may be able to make a claim. Understandably, prospective clients want...
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Gainsco Auto Insurance, which is owned by State Farm, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama). From our experience, dealing with Gainsco is a total disaster. It likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is clear. Check out Gainsco’s horrendous reviews on the Better Business Bureaus’s website. If you have a bodily...
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Head-on collisions are not one of the most common types of accidents, but they can be one of the most deadly. The impact in a head-on collision is often severe, resulting in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Determining fault in a head-to-head collision can be complicated. If you or someone you love sustained injuries in a head-on collision, speak with...
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If another driver caused an accident that injured you, you deserve full compensation. That means compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and even pain and suffering, among other components of damages. If you or the other driver was changing lanes during the accident, however, you have to prove that the accident was the other driver’s fault. And that...
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ArticlesUber’s rise in popularity has provided greater access to transportation, but it has also brought about more accidents on the road. While it is unfortunate to experience an accident in the backseat of your Uber, you may have legal options to seek financial compensation. If you’ve been involved in an Uber accident as a passenger, The Fob James Law...
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Intersection accidents are common in Alabama. Many of these happen because drivers are unaware of how they should safely proceed when other vehicles are in the intersection and there is no signal or stop sign. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with the Alabama right-of-way laws, so you aren’t the cause of a collision. If you or someone you love...
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Dealing with the other driver’s insurance company following an accident is stressful enough. However, it’s often more challenging when you’re riding a motorcycle. Despite what the at-fault driver’s insurance company wants you to believe, they aren’t on your side. They have one goal—to reduce their overall payout. Don’t be intimidated by the motorcycle claims process and consider walking away,...
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If you get into an accident that someone else caused, the other driver is liable for your damages. If that driver does not have car insurance, the chances of recovering compensation directly from them are small. If you carry uninsured motorist insurance on your own auto policy, however, that coverage can help with your medical bills and car repairs....
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If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision in Homewood, you might be considering filing a legal claim with the other driver’s insurance company. In most cases, you will need a copy of your accident report to get the process started. After a motor vehicle collision, the police officer reporting to the scene will complete and file an...
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ArticlesIf you or a loved one were involved in an Alabama car accident that you did not cause, you might be considering legal action—but what if you were not hurt in the collision? Do you need a car accident lawyer if no injury occurred? Alabama personal injury attorneys work to help clients recover economic and non-economic damages they suffer...
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