Posts by Clay Martin
Rear-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 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…
Read MoreThe Facts About Drugged Driving: What Alabama Motorists Need to Know
In 2024, 4,657 traffic accidents were attributed to drunk or drugged driving in the state of Alabama. As a result of those 4,000+ accidents, 187 Alabamians lost their lives – leaving loved ones behind to pick up the pieces. While many drivers are familiar with the common legal statutes and consequences associated with drunk driving,…
Read MoreThe Rise of Usage-Based Car Insurance Policies
Are you a safe driver who winces every month when it’s time to pay your car insurance premium? It can feel wildly unfair to have to pay for coverage you rarely (if ever) have to use, leading many drivers to question the traditional approach to car insurance. That’s where usage-based car insurance (UBI) comes into…
Read MoreHow the High Cost of Commercial Truck Safety Puts Everyone in Harm’s Way
In 2023, over 2,500 Alabamians were injured in large truck crashes. With well over 3 million private and commercial trucks operating within our state, local motorists are at an enhanced risk of being involved, injured, or even killed in a trucking-related crash. However, there are many safety protocols that have been shown to mitigate some…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Alabama
In 2023 alone, roughly 62 million Americans sought medical intervention for preventable injuries. Of those cases, an overwhelming number take place in public spaces, on roadways, and in work environments. When these kinds of preventable injuries occur as a result of someone’s negligence or recklessness, many victims choose to file personal injury lawsuits to help…
Read MoreCatastrophic Injury Structured Settlements vs. Lump Sum Options
When someone suffers a catastrophic injury, such as a severe traumatic brain injury or spinal cord damage, their life is changed forever. Not only do they likely have high upfront medical costs, but they will probably need ongoing medical care for their condition for the rest of their life. The compensation you receive after a…
Read MoreMotorcycle Rear-End Accidents: Who’s Responsible?
When a motorcycle is rear-ended, the consequences are often very different than when one passenger vehicle strikes another. Unlike occupants of cars and trucks, motorcyclists do not have the benefit of a steel frame, airbags, or crumple zones to absorb impact forces. Even a low-speed rear-end collision can throw a rider from the motorcycle or…
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…
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