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Alabama is a fault-based state for car accidents, so a driver who is found at fault for causing an accident is responsible for paying for the resulting harm. This could include economic expenses, such as medical expenses, vehicle repairs, and...

As a general guideline, people who sustain injuries in a car accident in Alabama have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in court, seeking compensation for their losses. This time limit is known...

If you learn that your car accident claim exceeds the at-fault party’s insurance limits, you have options. Your uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage, health insurance, or a lawsuit against the other driver can all help you recover...

A deposition in a car accident case is a question-and-answer session where the defendant, plaintiff, eyewitnesses, and experts provide testimony about the collision while under oath. If you pursue a compensation claim after getting hurt in a car crash in Alabama,...

Depending on the circumstances, you can sue for emotional distress in Alabama. If someone else’s actions cause you significant emotional pain, you can take them to court. To win your case, you must prove the emotional pain is real and...

Because each car accident is unique, there is no way to accurately determine the value of a claim without understanding the specifics involved. Some claims may be worth thousands, while others can range into the millions. At Gartlan Injury Law,...

Alabama follows the “coming and going” rule, which states that going to and coming from work is outside the scope of a person’s employment. If an accident occurs during this time, an employee does not usually qualify for workers’ compensation...

Because so many factors contribute to an individual settlement, there’s no simple average for a workers’ comp settlement. Each settlement is different, depending on the injury, whether surgery is required, and any permanent injury effects.   ContentsWhat Factors Go Into...

While the indications of a termite infestation vary by species, you may have a problem if you notice flying termites, hollow or blistering wood, and hard-to-open windows or doors. You might also see mud tubes, which termites dig into the...

A termite bond is a contract between a homeowner and a pest control company. The bond stipulates that the company is responsible for regular exterminations, inspections, and termite-related repairs throughout the contract term. Understanding the benefits of a termite bond...