Posts by Tara Helms
DoorDash, 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreHow to Handle a Crash Involving an Uninsured/Underinsured Driver
When another driver recklessly causes a crash, you’re stressed, panicked, and worried about what comes next, but at least you can rely on their insurance to eventually cover your losses, right? Not if they’re uninsured or underinsured. In both cases, your compensation is limited by the amount of coverage, which is either zero or way…
Read MoreUnderride 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 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…
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