Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Insurance in Alabama? Uninsured motorist insurance provides coverage if you get into an accident with a driver that does not carry auto insurance. Although Alabama law requires all drivers to maintain at least the minimum amounts of vehicle insurance, many drivers disobey this law. Others may not realize their coverage… Read more »
Reasons Why Car Accident Claims Are Denied There are a number of reasons why insurance companies in Alabama deny car accident claims. Some of the reasons include contributory negligence, guest passenger statute, expired insurance, no uninsured motorist coverage, excluded driver or the adjuster denies liability for some reasonable or unreasonable reason. Regardless of the reason… Read more »
Image by Pexel There aren’t many incidents that feel as scary as a car accident, especially if it’s a serious one. Oftentimes, it can feel like the accident came out of nowhere; one moment you are fine and healthy, and the next you are feeling physically and mentally wounded. Unfortunately, these accidents happen much more… Read more »
Our firm recently settled with two different insurance companies for policy limits in a two car accident in Madison County, Alabama. Our client was a passenger in the vehicle that pulled out in front of another driver. Our attorneys were able to avoid the guest passenger statute because our client had paid for the ride… Read more »
Our attorneys have negotiated a six figure settlement for a young man injured in a one car accident in Morgan County. The attorneys were able to negotiate a settlement even though Alabama has a guest passenger statute. The minor defendant was driving an excessive speed and also had more non-relative minors in his vehicle than… Read more »
Accidents occur when we least expected. You will never predict when or where the accident will occur. When accidents occur, they leave behind trails of destruction, and in some cases, lives are lost. Occasionally, you will hear in the media about a grisly accident on the road that has occurred. Even though you may be… Read more »
Things You Should Not Do After A Car Accident in Alabama Hopefully you will never find yourself in a car accident but unfortunately it is likely at some point during your lifetime. On average, there are 6 million car accidents in America on a yearly basis. Around 90 people die daily when something goes wrong… Read more »
A car accident is serious business. If you suffered property damages or injuries, you will need to make a claim for compensation. The insurance claims process is not always easy to maneuver without legal experience. If the claim is not settled with an insurance company, you face the prospect of filing a car accident lawsuit…. Read more »
Every day hundreds of drivers in Alabama are involved in collisions. Most of those drivers have no idea what to do after an accident. Do they call for help after an accident? And, who would they call? Before you or a loved one has an accident in Alabama, you should know how to avoid… Read more »
Three people died early Thursday morning when their SUV was struck by an automobile traveling the wrong direction on Interstate 565. The at fault parties’ car was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes near the Space and Rocket Center. Huntsville Police blocked all eastbound lanes of Interstate 565 after the accident, and were still… Read more »
Alabama Road Construction Accidents Highway workers in Alabama are often exposed to significant dangers and workers’ compensation does not offer sufficient protection for them or their families. Road construction season has officially begun in North Alabama. Orange barrels can be seen up and down I65 and many area highways. This is not just an inconvenience… Read more »
There are many different situations in which your uninsured motorist insurance coverage might be needed. If a person hits your car and runs without providing any information, you can use your uninsured motorist to pay for your injuries. If someone runs you off the road but does not hit your car, you can use your… Read more »
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