Alabama EV & ADAS Crash Liability: What You Need to Know
If you’ve gone car shopping in the last five years, you probably noticed that electric vehicles and cars with other high-tech features are taking up major space in the automotive market. EVs and cars with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) offer motorists new and exciting ways to hit the open road while claiming to enhance and…
Read More18-Wheeler Blind Spots: How Trucking Accident Victims Can Prove Liability
Driving next to an 18-wheeler feels a little bit like tempting fate. You’re next to a vehicle that weighs dozens of times more than your own vehicle, and odds are good you are close to (or already in) their blind spot. While most truck drivers are careful, trustworthy professionals who do everything they can to…
Read MoreAftermath of a Motorcycle Stack Crash on Alabama’s Scenic Routes
Motorcycle enthusiasts in Alabama have no shortage of breathtaking routes to explore, from the views of Cheaha Mountain to the overlooks of Lookout Mountain Parkway. But it only takes one moment for an invigorating ride to become one of the worst days of your life. The danger is especially high in group rides. Multi-bike collisions…
Read MoreBurns From Vehicle Fires After Collisions: Legal Steps for Victims
A car crash is terrifying on its own. But after that first impact, when you realize that you and everyone else are safe, you may breathe a sigh of relief—but that relief may be short-lived. Post-collision vehicle fires can turn an already stressful situation into a life-altering catastrophe that leaves victims with permanent injuries, scars,…
Read MoreDealing With High-Speed Auto Accidents on I-65: What Alabama Drivers Need to Know
At various points on I-65, the speed limit maxes out at 65 or 70 MPH—and yet, many drivers exceed those limits. A lot of Alabama drivers treat I-65 speed limits as a suggestion, rather than a law. The open stretches between major cities, heavy commercial traffic, and impatient drivers lay the groundwork for high-speed crashes…
Read MoreProving Dram Shop Liability in an Alabama DUI Accident Case
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, you may already know that you can sue the driver. However, did you know there’s also a chance a bar, restaurant, or even a store can be held responsible? Here in Alabama, this is called dram shop…
Read MoreUnderstanding Alabama’s Unusual Wrongful Death Damages
Alabama handles wrongful death claims differently from every other American state. A wrongful death case is similar to a personal injury claim, but it is brought by family members when a loved one dies. Wrongful death claims can be brought for all types of accidents (car accidents, truck accidents, construction accidents, premises liability accidents, and…
Read MoreThe Hidden Impact of a Concussion After a Minor Crash in Alabama
If your head suffers a blow in a car accident, slip and fall accident, or any other accident, you should always seek immediate medical care. Often, the symptoms of a concussion or other head trauma are not immediate. The earlier doctors make a diagnosis of a concussion, the better the victim’s medical outcome is likely…
Read MoreEmergency Medical Response Times in Alabama and How They Affect Personal Injury Claims
If you’re in any type of accident, you need to take care of your physical and emotional health. The moments after a serious accident are not the time to tough through the pain. It’s essential to put your health first. Seeking immediate medical care helps you, your family, and your recovery — physically and legally.…
Read MoreThe Role of Alcohol Providers in Alabama Car Accidents
Thousands of car accidents take place in Alabama every year as a result of motorists driving under the influence. While the actual intoxicated driver responsible for a car accident is typically the target of legal proceedings and personal injury claims, certain cases may also involve third-party responsibility under Alabama’s long-standing dram shop liability laws. When…
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