How Much Should You Ask for in a Car Accident Settlement?
A car accident is a terrifying experience that can leave you with serious injuries, unable to work, and facing huge medical bills. If the accident wasn't your fault, you deserve fair compensation. But how much is fair? How do you determine what to ask for in a settlement from the...
Continue ReadingWhen to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident
When a car crash happens, the aftermath can be as overwhelming and intimidating as the accident. Undergoing medical treatment, dealing with insurance companies, and worrying about the copious amounts of paperwork can add to the trauma of the event. Fortunately, you do not have to do everything on your own....
Continue ReadingWhat to Expect After a Car Accident
People never expect to get into a car wreck, yet around 5.4 million Americans end up in car accidents every year, many suffering injuries that require medical treatment. You cannot control or predict everything that happens around you. That makes the potential for accidents part of our everyday reality, regardless...
Continue ReadingWhat to Do After A Car Accident Injury
Immediately following a car wreck, you may be shaken and upset. Although the crash was the other driver's fault, you're worried about hospital bills, missing work, and supporting your family while you recover. That's why it's smart to be prepared and know what to do after a car accident injury....
Continue Reading2021 National School Bus Safety Week
With the schoolyear in full swing, many children and families across the country have likely gotten in the routine of walking to the bus stop and heading to school. Although it's a simple practice of habit, it’s important to remember that school buses--and motor vehicles in general-- pose a dangerous...
Continue ReadingNissan’s Brake Problems Continue, Recalls 86,000 Nissan Murano SUVs
Having your brakes fail while driving can be a terrifying experience. Car accidents caused by bad brakes result in serious, life-threatening injuries for everyone involved, and manufacturers are often quick to blame the driver instead of their defective brakes. Unfortunately, thousands of these faulty brake systems may have been installed...
Continue Reading5 Common Spring Break Injuries to Avoid from a Personal Injury Attorney
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. This means spring is quickly approaching and students will soon be setting out for spring break adventures with friends. But before your child leaves town, be prepared - make sure their vacation won't be wrecked by serious injuries or...
Continue ReadingTwo Dead, 40 Injured in Deadly DeSoto County, Mississippi Tour Bus Accident
A tour bus traveling from Huntsville, Alabama to Tunica, Mississippi crashed on an icy roadway in north Mississippi, 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, on Nov. 14, leaving two dead and more than 40 others injured, according to AL.com. This particular charter bus company has a record of violations on file...
Continue Reading3 Ways Car Accident Lawyers Save You Money
Car accidents happen every single day. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there can be more than 120,000 car crashes in a single year. Transportation data shows that the top contributors to auto accidents are: Speeding Drunk Driving Distracted Driving Following too close Failing to yield right of way...
Continue ReadingTraffic Accident Cases in Alabama More Dangerous in Bad Weather
This summer has brought large amounts of rain and many thunderstorms to Alabama. Wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions and increases the likelihood of being involved in a motor vehicle wreck. This may lead one to wonder if there is a car wreck during bad weather, which driver(s) is...
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