T-bone collisions, also known as side-impact crashes, are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in Birmingham. These accidents occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape. Because the sides of vehicles offer less protection than the front or rear, victims of T-bone accidents often suffer severe, life-changing injuries. If you or a...
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When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, families not only face grief but also pressing legal deadlines. The time limit for filing a lawsuit is called the “statute of limitations”. In Alabama, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is strict. Missing the deadline can permanently bar your right to recover damages. For this reason,...
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Were you or a loved one hit by a FedEx truck? Unfortunately, accidents involving FedEx 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...
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If you’ve been injured in an accident, you can bring a personal injury lawsuit to recover for your accident-related damages. While there is no legal requirement that you have an attorney represent you, most accident victims choose to retain an experienced Alabama personal injury lawyer. Not only can a lawyer make the recovery process much smoother, but they can...
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ArticlesIf your family member died due to the negligence of someone else, you are probably wondering how to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Alabama. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as simply filing a lawsuit in State or Federal Court against the wrongdoer(s). The process of filing a wrongful death lawsuit is complex. You can avoid landmines by...
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If you were to try and find the top personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL on the internet today, most of the time you will run into websites that list or rank those attorneys without much information. Many of the well-known lawyers in Alabama are no longer trying cases and their results were decades ago. The lawyers in the...
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One of the most common questions our truck accident attorneys get from clients is: “How Much Is My Semi-Truck Accident Case Worth?” Thankfully, there is no maximum limit or cap on how much you can sue for a commercial truck accident in Alabama. Basically, the value of your truck accident case is whatever the jury says they are. That...
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Were you hit by an Amazon truck driver? Unfortunately, accidents involving Amazon 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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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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Auto AccidentsOne of the most common questions we get from prospective clients is: “How long do I have to file a lawsuit in my car accident case?” Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of the crash to file your lawsuit in Birmingham, Alabama. Of course, there are several exceptions to the general rule. If you need assistance...
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