Spinal Cord Injuries From Motorcycle and Car Accidents: Long-Term Legal Options
A spinal cord injury is one of the worst possible outcomes of a motorcycle or car accident. A severe crash can fully or partially sever the spinal cord, impacting your mobility, sensation, and overall functionality. As a victim, it is crucial that you understand your legal options and know how best to pursue fair compensation.…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Fatal Truck Accident Involving a Loved One in Huntsville
Losing a loved one in a Huntsville truck accident is traumatic and devastating. In the aftermath, families are often left processing shock, grief, the reality of financial uncertainty, and a complete sense of overwhelm. Fatal commercial truck accidents can become complicated very quickly, thanks to the involvement of out-of-state trucking companies and insurance agencies, as…
Read MoreInjured While Riding in an Uber or Lyft in Alabama? Your Legal Rights Explained
In 2024, there were 140,118 vehicle crashes in Alabama. Of these, many involved Uber or Lyft drivers. The ridesharing economy has boomed in recent years, with more and more people using the services as transportation. Passengers may wonder what to do if they are injured during a rideshare drive. Many ask questions such as: Who…
Read MoreDoorDash, Uber Eats, & Amazon Flex Accidents in Huntsville: Is the Driver or Company Liable?
In the U.S., food delivery apps are expected to grow to $563+ billion by 2029. When you consider the size of the market and the expected growth, it equals a lot of drivers on roadways. An influx of drivers may lead to more accidents. Many people wonder what happens when there is a wreck with…
Read MoreUber & Lyft Accidents in Huntsville: Who Pays When a Rideshare Driver Causes a Crash?
The rideshare market is expected to exceed $210 billion by 2029. Uber and Lyft dominate the market in the U.S., with most customers using one of these two companies for ridesharing services. Ridesharing is when workers use their own vehicles to drive for ridesharing companies. They are similar to taxis in the way they provide…
Read MoreWhat If an Uber or Lyft Driver Hits You While “Off the App” in Alabama?
In recent years, over six million auto accidents were reported annually in the U.S. With the rise of ridesharing since the pandemic, more crash victims are asking questions about accidents involving gig economy drivers. Some accidents happen while they’re driving passengers, and some happen when they are off the app. So, what happens when an…
Read MoreRear-End Collisions on Memorial Parkway: Fault, Injuries, and Compensation
According to a traffic study conducted in the City of Huntsville, approximately 125,000 vehicles traveled on Memorial Parkway every weekday. Huntsville has continued to grow in the years since the publication of that report, and traffic volume along this busy corridor has likely increased as well. As one of Huntsville’s primary north-south corridors, Memorial Parkway…
Read MoreI-565 Truck Accidents: Why Huntsville Sees More Semi Wrecks Than Most Alabama Cities
According to a recent report from TRIP, the volume of freight moved by large trucks in Alabama is expected to grow by almost 60% between now and 2050. Given that Alabama has recently ranked among the highest in the nation for fatal crashes involving large trucks, the projected increase in freight volume raises serious concerns…
Read MoreMulti-Vehicle Pileups on I-565: How Fault Is Determined in Alabama
According to a report by Axios, Huntsville’s population grew by almost 30,000 people between 2019 and 2024. With more and more people moving to the Huntsville area every day, traffic congestion on local highways like I-565 has been a source of frustration for lifelong residents and recent transplants alike. While many of us think of…
Read MoreWhat To Do If An Insurance Company Claims That Alabama Has A “1% Fault Rule”
We hear it all the time: “Will the 1% at fault rule prevent my claim?” It’s well-known that Alabama is considered a contributory negligence state. The narrative seems to suggest that if you sneezed wrong before the accident, you wouldn’t be able to recover from another driver who negligently crashed into your car, causing severe…
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