ArticlesIn any car or motorcycle accident, the amount of damages varies widely. Because of this, it is hard to pin down an exact average amount. A good settlement for one case will not be a good settlement in another. The best way to estimate the value of your individual claim is to talk to an experienced motorcycle accident attorney....
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ArticlesAlmost half of the country has a universal helmet law in place, including Alabama. All riders and passengers are obligated to wear a helmet at all times, no matter their age. Also, Alabama helmet laws set forth specifics on what is an approved helmet. These include details on the necessary exterior shell, cradle, padding, and chin strap. The National...
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ArticlesThe most important thing to remember when considering how to deal with an insurance company after an accident is not to let the insurance company intimidate you. If you understand your rights and have a strong advocate at your side, you will be in a better position to hold your own against the insurance company and recover the compensation...
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Safeway Insurance Group based in Illinois owns Safeway Insurance Company. 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 per claimant. As a result, if you are injured by someone operating an automobile with Safeway insurance, you will...
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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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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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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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