Underride Truck Accidents: Causes, Prevention, and Legal Strategies
Underride accidents are among the most tragic types of truck accidents you’ll see on Alabama roads. These collisions frequently result in severe or fatal injuries, and in almost every case, they are preventable. An underride crash is a severe type collision where a smaller vehicle, like a car, slides underneath a large truck (tractor-trailer), often…
Read MoreMotorcycle Lane-Splitting & Alabama Law: Impact on Liability
As of 2021, there were more than 167,000 motorcycles registered in the state of Alabama. Our state offers riders a wide variety of scenic routes to travel and a climate ideal for year-round riding. As much as our local motorists enjoy the freedom of the open road, it’s important to keep in mind that certain…
Read MoreDebris & Road Surface Hazards: A Hidden Danger for Motorcyclists in Alabama
No matter how experienced a rider you might be, some motorcycle accidents are unavoidable. While we all hope for the best-case scenario in the event of a motor vehicle crash, the unfortunate reality is that motorcyclists are at an increased risk of serious harm – regardless of whether or not they were at fault. When…
Read MoreAlabama 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…
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