What is an average accident settlement in Alabama?
When negotiating compensation for a car or 18-wheeler accident in Alabama, you would have the difficult task of assigning a dollar amount to the specific injuries and setbacks you or your loved one incurred. Because each injury is unique, average settlement amounts...
What is an insurance adjuster’s job?
The aftermath of your accident causes you stress and worry. And you cannot get over the feeling that you will never get the money you need to pay off your medical bills. The insurance adjuster continues to stall and put you off, giving you excuses as to why he or she...
Are you ready for black ice this winter driving season?
Even if snow is not in the forecast, plummeting temperatures can create hazardous driving conditions during an Alabama winter. No matter how clear the roads seem to be, it is best to always be a vigilant driver. State Farm provides plenty of information on the dangers...
Inward-facing dashcams in commercial vehicles
It may make people in Alabama uncomfortable to imagine their every move at work captured on camera. The inclusion of dashcams in semi-truck cabs and other commercial vehicles may seem to be doing just that, though. According to Transport Topics, some drivers feel that...
Wrong-way crash kills four on I-65
One of the major factors that affect the severity of a motor vehicle accident is where on the vehicles the impact occurs. The potential for serious or fatal injuries in rear-end or side-impact collisions typically depends on the speed and size of the two vehicles....
What are hours of service regulations?
Drowsy driving is a serious issue among commercial truck drivers. Driving while fatigued impairs response time and judgment, similar to the effects of driving while inebriated. To prevent serious problems from the occurring, truck drivers are obligated to follow...
Steps required to legally drive a motorcycle
For motorcycle enthusiasts in Alabama, there’s nothing like the 360-degree views and the feeling of freedom on the open road. However, riders also face increased risk when sharing the road with bigger, heavier vehicles. At , we often...
Hurricanes and auto accidents
There are a lot of different reasons why motor vehicle collisions are likely to happen, from congested traffic to certain times of the day (and night) which are especially dangerous. Our law office is aware of the many hazards associated with hurricanes, which may...
Men and women facing different odds on Alabama roads
You might assume the traffic accident statistics may be similar for women and men. After all, the laws of physics are the same regardless of gender. But it turns out that men are dying on the roads at a much higher rate than women are. Researchers have some clear...
Mental scars brought on by car accidents
When people think about motor vehicle collisions, they often envision the potential physical consequences of a crash, such as head and neck injuries or broken bones. They may also think about the financial impact of a collision, from property damage to hospital bills...
