Alabama residents involved in major accidents face a dizzying array of questions once recovery begins. How long will you be out of work? How much will your medical bills be? Should you hire a personal injury attorney? A compassionate personal injury attorney can help...
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What is wrongful death in Alabama?
Any death in your family is a tragedy, even if your loved one had a good life and died at an old age. However, death is even more tragic if someone could have prevented an unexpected fatality. If another person's negligence caused your loved one's death, you might...
Truck driver fatigue a big factor in crashes
Drivers who spend a significant amount of time on Alabama roadways know that accidents involving commercial trucks happen in the state on a daily basis. The size and force generated by these trucks make it more likely that individuals who get into accidents with them...
Second opinions might complicate worker’s comp claims
Alabama job providers must carry worker’s compensation insurance to cover the costs of workplace injuries arising from accidents. The insurance policy protects workers by paying for their medical costs and providing income until they can return to work. It also...
Femur fractures common in car accidents
A fractured femur is a common injury someone in Alabama sustains after getting into a car accident. This type of break is painful and can keep you from working for some time until it is healed. A femur fracture can be the basis for a personal injury settlement or...
Alabama motor vehicle accidents may be caused by drowsy drivers
There are many causes of motor vehicle accidents in Alabama. People will automatically think about the obvious dangers on the road, including drunk drivers, distracted drivers, recklessness and negligence. However, there is an understated risk that causes a...
What crash victims can do with delayed pain
You were in an auto accident somewhere in Alabama, and maybe your injuries didn't seem so bad at first. But days or weeks later, you started to notice problems. This isn't uncommon as many injuries will only appear after a delay. The important thing is to recognize...
4 most common causes of logging truck wrecks
Alabama is a logging and timber state. According to the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), we have the second largest timberland base in the entire United States, and logging is our state’s number one industry. We are also “in the top ten producers of...
When to file a workers’ compensation claim
Every year, thousands of workers across the country are injured while performing their job duties. For the majority of full-time employees in Alabama, their jobs are their livelihood. It's understandable that an injured employee would be worried when he or she suffers...
Injured in an Alabama car accident? You may seek damages in court
You are on your way to obtain essential items for your household. However, all of a sudden, another car hits your motor vehicle, and you immediately feel pain.Sadly, injury car accidents can easily occur when a motorist is careless behind the wheel. Fortunately, if...
