Category: Auto Accidents

How to Respond to Car Insurance Lowball Settlement Offers

November 21, 2024 | Auto Accidents

Accepting the insurance company’s first offer, paying bills, and moving on may be tempting after a car accident in Alabama. After all, you are in a vulnerable financial position. However, accepting an early lowball offer from an auto insurer could...

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Who Is Liable When an Alabama Car Accident Is Caused by a Medical Emergency?

November 14, 2024 | Auto Accidents

When an Alabama car accident was caused by a medical emergency, the driver is liable if they knew or should have known about the medical condition that caused the emergency but didn’t do anything to protect others. While a medical...

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How Long Should Soreness Last After a Car Accident?

October 30, 2024 | Auto Accidents

If you’ve recently been in a car accident, you might wonder how long you’ll experience soreness, pain, and other common injury symptoms. Minor car accident injuries typically cause soreness lasting only a few days. However, pain from more severe injuries...

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Explaining Alabama’s New Hands-Free Driving Law

October 17, 2024 | Auto Accidents

Alabama adopted a new law in June of 2023 that makes using a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while driving illegal. Alabama law requires drivers to use their cell phones and other electronic devices in a hands-free mode....

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Who Pays Your Medical Bills After an Alabama Car Accident?

October 3, 2024 | Auto Accidents

Alabama law typically requires an at-fault driver to cover the medical expenses of anyone who suffered injuries in a car accident. The insurance coverage under which an accident victim might recover compensation depends on the circumstances. Most often, they will...

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How to Obtain Traffic Camera Footage of Your Alabama Accident

September 10, 2024 | Auto Accidents

Many highways, roads, and intersections in Alabama have traffic cameras maintained by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), or local law enforcement and traffic departments. Officials typically use traffic cameras to monitor traffic patterns,...

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Who is at Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Collision in Alabama?

July 31, 2024 | Auto Accidents

The more vehicles involved in a car accident in Alabama, the harder it is to determine which driver or drivers are at fault. Law enforcement, insurance companies, and the courts must carefully examine the circumstances of the crash to understand...

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How to Recover Lost Wages After a Car Accident in Alabama

July 17, 2024 | Auto Accidents

Alabama law allows car accident victims to file a claim for lost wages if they suffer injuries that prevent them from working. Compensation for lost earnings typically comes through a settlement with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. In some cases,...

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Do I Have to Go to Court for a Car Accident in Alabama?

July 5, 2024 | Auto Accidents

Going to court is stressful and scary, but you likely won’t have to after an Alabama car accident. Most successful car accident cases settle before court because insurance companies want to avoid the expense and risk of a trial. However,...

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Should I Hire a Car Accident Lawyer After a Minor Accident?

June 10, 2024 | Auto Accidents

The decision to hire an attorney after a minor car accident largely depends on whether you were injured. In cases involving injuries, you should immediately talk to an Alabama car accident lawyer. An attorney will manage the legal process, deal...

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