Car Accidents
Injured 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 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 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 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 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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