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A personal injury lawsuit in Alabama usually includes compensatory damages. These damages cover economic damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Punitive damages are a distinct type of damage that seek to punish or teach the negligent party a lesson by holding them liable for additional […]

Your health insurance company may cover all or most of your medical expenses after a slip and fall accident. If this occurs, you may wonder why you should sue in response to your injury. A personal injury lawsuit may allow you to get compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, and permanent disability, costs that […]

When a loved one suffers an injury in a serious accident, you may begin filing for workers’ compensation or a personal injury claim. However, if the victim passes away before the case is settled, you may change your claim to a wrongful death suit. This change allows the loved one’s beneficiaries to obtain compensation after […]

When you file a personal injury claim, you’ll want to maximize the amount of compensation you receive. Consulting with a Montgomery personal injury lawyer can help you start your claims process. There are also specific steps you can take to increase the chances of your attorney winning your case. Preserve Evidence All evidence connected to […]

If you were recently involved in a car crash, you may be entering claim negotiations with an insurance company. These negotiations can be challenging, and if you are unsure of what you’re doing, you may settle for less financial compensation than you deserve. It’s important to know that you know your rights in these negotiations. […]

Semi-truck accidents can have devastating consequences for those involved. A fully-loaded semi weighs as much as 80,000 pounds, whereas a large passenger car may weigh only 6,000 pounds. This size difference means if you are involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you will likely face catastrophic and life-altering injuries. You can minimize your risk […]

Driving a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience, but it is also dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,014 motorcyclists died in 2019 due to a collision accident. Aside from fatality, a motorcycle accident can leave the rider with severe injuries such as broken bones, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), dismemberment, and more. One […]

As you get ready to file your personal injury claim against the other party’s insurance company, you may wonder when you can expect compensation. Medical bills, lost wages, and financial costs may add up as you recover from injuries, so you may be tempted to take the initial offer from the other party’s insurance company. […]

Alabama follows a contributory negligence doctrine for personal injury claims. This negligence rule means that if an individual is liable for even 1% of an auto accident, they cannot receive any compensation. If you suffered injuries in a crash, work with a Montgomery car accident lawyer to minimize the liability of your actions in the […]

Losing a loved one can be one of the most devastating experiences of someone’s life, especially when their death was preventable and caused by another person. In these cases, surviving family members can file wrongful death claims against the parties who contributed to or caused their loved ones’ deaths. Many preventable deaths occur because of […]