Personal Injury

After an accident, the thought of paying a lawyer can be intimidating. You may already have medical bills and lost income: the last thing you want is another large bill arriving while you are trying to recover. Most personal injury attorneys handle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. Instead of charging an hourly rate,…

After an injury, one of the first questions people ask is how long it will take to receive compensation. They also want to know whether they will have to sit in a courtroom and testify before a jury. Most personal injury claims never reach a full trial. Cases often settle, some early in the process…

Posting on social media can seem innocent enough after an accident. You might want to let friends know that you’re okay or share a photo showing how you are spending your time while you recover. The problem is that an insurance company may see those posts very differently. A photo or comment that you think…

Getting your personal injury settlement money isn’t always the quickest process. This is due in large part to liens and health insurance subrogation. You may wait a few weeks to a few months before getting your money because hospitals, health insurers, Medicaid, and others may have claims or liens on settlement funds. These claims or…

Alabama traffic changes when school is in session. School buses that make frequent stops fill the roads. Traffic slows down, and drivers of all stripes must contend with youngsters walking, biking, and behaving unpredictably in school zones. Sometimes, this doesn’t go well. In 2024 alone, there were 110 fatalities nationwide in traffic crashes related to…

The right personal injury lawyer in West Alabama can reduce your stress during what may be the hardest time of your life, help you focus on recovery, and improve your chances of fair compensation. Meet with a few attorneys so you can make an informed choice. These consultations should be free. However, some lawyers may…

Loss of consortium is one of the damages available in some personal injury claims. In Alabama, only married people, including spouses in valid common-law marriages formed before January 1, 2017, are allowed to pursue it. The concept can be confusing, with loss of consortium meaning losses of companionship, affection, household help, intimacy, and other losses…

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), over 47,000 Americans died and countless more were injured in unintentional fall-related accidents in 2023. These accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, but many of these incidents could have been prevented with the right combination of foresight and protocol. One commonly overlooked factor in slip and…

If you slipped and fell on a hazardous surface, and sustained an injury as a result, you may be able to obtain damages. You may wonder whether this means that you need to work with a slip and fall lawyer. In many cases, your best bet is to find a slip and fall attorney who…

In a personal injury case, it’s easy for plaintiffs, family members, and even legal professionals to get so laser-focused on the physical consequences of an accident that they inadvertently fall short of addressing a victim’s emotional distress. While the physical impact of an accident can be life-changing and catastrophic, the emotional impact can be just…