Auto AccidentsIn most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury claim in Alabama. We call this time period the “statute of limitations.” For example, if you were injured in an trucking accident on January 1, 2024, you must file your case before January 1, 2026. Of course, there are several exceptions...
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ArticlesWhen you get hit by a drunk driver, the aftermath and overall injuries can be devastating. Many victims after the accident want to know the average drunk driver settlement and if it covers their losses. Since every accident has unique factors, it’s difficult to determine a reasonable drunk driving lawsuit settlement without the help of an experienced Birmingham car...
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Were you or a loved one hit by a FedEx truck? Unfortunately, accidents involving FedEx truck are common. You’ve probably seen images on the news of 18-wheeler trucks flipped over with their cargo spewed everywhere. These spills can wreak havoc on traffic, causing delays that last hours. When these accidents involve other vehicles, the results can be deadly. Occupants...
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ArticlesCommercial truck accidents are unfortunately common in Birmingham, as our city is home to the active commercial transportation industry. If you suffered serious injuries in a truck collision, you face a long road to recovery and potentially devastating medical bills. If you can’t work, you may have no way to pay your bills or take care of your family....
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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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Were you injured and transported by an ambulance company such as Regional Paramedical Services? You may have unpaid bills following an incident during which you were injured. This includes an ambulance bill that you may have received in the mail. In fact, you may be shocked to receive an ambulance bill because you have health insurance. Sometimes you will...
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Were you hit by a Pepsi truck driver? Unfortunately, accidents involving Pepsi trucks are common. You’ve probably seen images on the news of 18-wheeler trucks flipped over with their cargo spewed everywhere. These spills can wreak havoc on traffic, causing delays that last hours. When these accidents involve other vehicles, the results can be deadly. Occupants in a passenger...
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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...
Continue ReadingSafeway 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 $25,000.00 per claimant. In other words, if you are injured by someone operating an automobile with Safeway insurance, you will...
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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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