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According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 miles per hour requires 196 feet to come to a complete stop under ideal conditions. Road surfaces, weather, and other factors can increase the stopping distance of a...

The submarine effect occurs when a driver or passenger slides out from under their seatbelt during a car accident. The force of the impact or sudden change in momentum can make it difficult or impossible to remain immobile in the...

Can you get workers’ compensation and Social Security Disability benefits at the same time? Yes, it’s possible to collect both types of benefits at once if you have a qualifying disability. Your Social Security Disability benefits may be partly offset...

If your Alabama workers’ compensation claim is denied, it’s essential to act quickly. You can file an appeal to dispute the denial. However, you will need to meet numerous requirements and strict deadlines. That’s why you should seek help from...

Injured workers expect their employer to be there for them after an accident. Unfortunately, many employers and insurance companies search for every possible loophole to deny injured workers’ rightful claims to workers’ compensation benefits. If you received a denial from...

If you work for an employer with at least five employees in Alabama, you’re likely covered by workers’ compensation insurance. This type of insurance is required by Alabama law to provide coverage to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses....

If you were injured while riding in the vehicle of a driver who caused a crash, you might naturally think you may be entitled to compensation from that driver. However, in Alabama, claims for compensation filed by passengers are subject...

In Alabama, all drivers are required to carry minimum insurance policy amounts of $25,000 for bodily injury liability (per person), $50,000 maximum for all bodily injuries (per accident), and $25,000 maximum for property damage liability (per accident). This coverage is...

Have you been injured in a car accident in Alabama? The aftermath of a car crash can be a confusing and frightening time, especially if the accident involved serious injuries. If someone else’s negligence or disregard for safety caused your...

If you’ve never been injured at work and had to navigate the Alabama workers’ compensation system, it can be confusing and overwhelming. It’s no wonder many injured workers have questions about what benefits they may be eligible for, how to...