ArticlesThere is no schedule, chart, or formula that sets the value of a wrongful death case in Alabama, and anyone who quotes you a number before investigating is guessing. What we can tell you honestly: Alabama places no cap on wrongful death damages, the award is measured by how wrongful the defendant’s conduct was rather than by your family’s...
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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! Last Updated: July 21, 2026 When to Hire a Lawyer After a Crash — At a Glance Hire one when: anyone was injured, fault is disputed, the insurer requests a recorded statement, or a...
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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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Losing someone to another person’s negligence leaves families with grief and questions at the same time. This guide answers the legal ones plainly. In Alabama, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed only by the personal representative of your loved one’s estate, must generally be filed within two years, and, in a rule found nowhere else in the country,...
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If you were injured in a car accident in Hoover, Alabama, you may need a copy of the police report to submit an insurance claim. Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Getting Your Hoover Crash Report — At a Glance Fastest: the ALEA online crash portal, about $17 total ($15 report + processing fee), reports usually available 7 to 10...
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If you sustained injuries or property damage in a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama, you may need a copy of the police report to submit an insurance claim. Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Reading Your Alabama Crash Report — At a Glance One form statewide: every Alabama agency uses the same Uniform Traffic Crash Report, so the codes on...
Continue ReadingLawyers consider many factors when deciding whether to take a potential case. Last Updated: July 21, 2026 Why Lawyers Decline Injury Cases — At a Glance The usual reasons: the deadline has passed or is days away, Alabama’s contributory negligence rule makes fault too contested, damages are too small to justify litigation costs, or there is no collectible insurance...
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