Safeway Insurance Company is owned by Safeway Insurance Group, which is headquartered in Illinois. It mainly provides automobile insurance to its customers and insureds. Safeway typically writes minimum insurance policies. Under Alabama law, the required minimum amount of automobile liability insurance coverage is $25,000.00 per claimant. In other words, if you are injured by someone operating an automobile with...
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ArticlesBar owners and liquor store owners should always consider their exposure to lawsuits resulting from their patrons’ conduct. This is the case not only when customers are in the establishment, but also after they have left. In Alabama, the law imposes liability on bar owners and operators of similar establishments when they serve a visibly intoxicated person who causes...
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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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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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First—we are sorry for you if you are trying to deal with Progressive Insurance on your own. Progressive has a history of delaying the claims process and ghosting claimants. This means it may take longer than it should to get the financial compensation you may deserve following a motor-vehicle accident. Another trick up Progressive’s greedy sleeve is low balling...
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ArticlesYoung America Auto Insurance, which is owned by Fred Loya Insurance, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama). From our experience, dealing with Young America is a total disaster because Young America like to delay, delay and then delay some more. Young America also likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is...
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Head injuries from motorcycle accidents are more common than you might think. Unfortunately, they also tend to be deadly. Even those who survive live with constant complications, such as memory loss, reductions in cognitive ability, and even paralysis. Here are some statistics about motorcycle accident head injuries and the consequences of those injuries. Motorcycle Accident Head Injury Statistics Since...
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Motorcycle riders are more prone to severe injuries in an accident when compared to occupants in a passenger vehicle or light truck. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the motorcycle rider fatality rate was six times higher than it was for passenger vehicle occupants in their recent statistics. The rate was nearly nine times higher...
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ArticlesMotorcycle riders lack the same safety protections that vehicle occupants have, which is one reason why so many motorcycle accidents result in catastrophic injuries. Even seemingly minor accidents can be severe. Common motorcycle injuries involve head injuries, fractured or broken bones, road rash, spinal cord injuries, and more. Contact the Birmingham motorcycle accident lawyers at Fob James Law Firm...
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When you present a personal injury claim to a defendant’s insurance company, you expect them to handle your claim with professionalism and try to resolve it within a reasonable amount of time. In other situations, you may encounter delays from your own insurance company. When an insurance company delays resolving a claim, it may be guilty of acting in...
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