Car Accident

After a crash, you may get a call from an insurance adjuster before you have had much time to think about what happened. The adjuster may sound friendly and may say that a few questions are all that stand between you and getting your claim resolved. That does not mean you should answer every question.…

Memory loss after a car accident can be scary. You may forget the crash itself, activities from a few hours prior, or names and conversations. The memory loss could improve on its own during the next few days or weeks, but it could indicate serious issues requiring intensive treatment. You could have a traumatic brain…

Common sideswipe collision injuries include whiplash, back pain, and headaches. Even when comparatively minor, they can be serious and interfere a great deal with your quality of life, relationships, and work. Sideswipe collisions can also lead to anxiety, panic attacks, and other emotional effects that interfere with daily life. Liability and compensation may be complicated,…

A broken sternum after a car accident means a fractured breastbone. Having your breastbone broken can be very serious and painful. Even so, doctors sometimes miss these injuries at first, especially if other severe injuries are present. High-impact car accidents can cause these fractures, for example, from the force of the chest striking a seatbelt,…

The last clear chance doctrine in Alabama can allow an injured person to overcome a contributory negligence defense if they can prove the required elements. In Alabama, if you are even one percent responsible for a car accident, your personal injury claim may be barred – unless you can show that a valid exception applies.…

Many of us think of accident-related injuries as singular incidents that resolve within a fairly standardized window of time. However, some injuries result in long-term pain and discomfort and can seriously impact an accident survivor’s quality of life. Research indicates that motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) and work-related injuries are some of the leading causes of…

Out of all the injuries you can sustain in a car accident, whiplash is one of the most common. And, even though whiplash may not seem quite as severe as, say, a traumatic brain injury, it can still create serious problems for you. By going over what to do if you get whiplash in a…

Intersections come with rules that drivers must abide by. Some of these rules center on red lights and stop signs, both of which are a core feature of many Alabama intersections. Going over the rules for drivers at a red light and/or stop sign, while speaking with an Alabama car accident attorney, might make it…

Every personal injury lawsuit filed in Alabama must abide by the laws that govern the state. One of these laws is a statute of limitations that prohibits you from filing a personal injury lawsuit after a certain period of time. By learning more about the statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit in Alabama,…

The Alabama Department of Transportation reports that over 40% of Alabamians will be injured or killed in a crash during their lifetime, and the overall likelihood of a driver being involved in a crash at some point is close to 90%. From fender-benders to catastrophic accidents, traffic collisions in Alabama can come with major consequences…