Car Accidents

Posted in Alabama Law,Car Accidents,Personal Injury on March 12, 2019

If you are seeking compensation for injuries in an Alabama accident, you will need the services of a personal injury attorney in Huntsville. Your lawyer will follow a strict process to file your lawsuit comprehensively and without any errors or setbacks. One step in this process is known as the personal injury pre-action protocol. The… read more

Posted in Alabama Law,Car Accidents,Insurance Law,Personal Injury on December 18, 2018

Every state has unique laws when it comes to negligence in personal injury cases. Unfortunately, Alabama’s contributory negligence law can prevent a plaintiff from recovering compensation in a personal injury claim, if the plaintiff was at all responsible for the claimed damages. Most other states operate under comparative negligence laws that allow a plaintiff to… read more

Posted in Car Accidents on December 11, 2018

It is essential for all Alabama drivers to know the state’s laws in order to drive legally on Alabama roads. Vehicle owners have several obligations, including meeting the state’s minimum auto insurance coverage requirements, vehicle maintenance, and proper conduct behind the wheel. If you ever have any questions about your state law, feel free to… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on November 19, 2018

In 2016, an overturning vehicle was the first harmful event in 1,720 car crashes in Alabama. Vehicle overturns caused around 1,180 non-fatal injuries and 50 deaths in 2016. Vehicle rollovers are serious accidents that often cause permanent or fatal injuries. Identifying who or what caused your rollover could lead to financial compensation for your medical… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on November 12, 2018

Intersection accidents aren’t only common; they’re also extremely dangerous. Intersection collisions often happen when one driver runs a red light or ignores a stop sign. At intersections with traffic signals, drivers may speed up before entering the intersection to “beat the light.” This can result in high-speed head-on collisions or T-bone accidents. Intersection crashes also… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on November 5, 2018

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of accidents on Alabama’s roads. They are the number one type of collision in Alabama work zones, according to data from Drive Safe Alabama. Vehicles striking other vehicles caused 32,222 injuries in 2016 and 456 deaths. Although rear-end collisions can be deadly (especially when they involve… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on October 26, 2018

Keeping track of car accident statistics is an important part of avoiding and preventing collisions. Federal and state organizations gather and analyze car accident stats each year to track the prevalence of motor vehicle collisions, injuries, and deaths, as well as to pinpoint what’s causing most crashes. As a driver in Alabama, knowing what the… read more

Posted in Car Accidents on October 15, 2018

Alabama is a fault, or “tort,” car accident state. The driver or other party the most at fault for the car accident will be the one responsible for paying damages – usually through his or her insurance company. For the most part, insurance companies often try to avoid paying claimants. They strive to reduce their… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,News,Personal Injury on October 11, 2018

New traffic patterns always make drivers wary, but roundabouts have proven safety and efficiency benefits for everyone in the community. Still, it’s always a good idea to be cautious. If you or a loved one gets into a car accident on a new roundabout in Huntsville, explore your legal options with help from a local… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,Personal Injury on October 5, 2018

In general, the driver who performed the improper or illegal lane change will be liable for damages. After all, he/she is the driver who broke the rules and caused the crash. However, other parties may share the fault for such an accident, depending on the situation. If the roadway had a poor or unsafe design,… read more