Rear-end accidents often occur when other drivers tailgate or follow too closely. This behavior is negligent, as it gives the tailgating driver less time to react to obstacles or speed changes. When they’re unable to brake in time, they may collide with the leading vehicle with greater force, causing significant injuries and property damage. A …
When someone dies in an Alabama car accident, their surviving family members can file a wrongful death action against the individual or entity who is responsible for causing the collision. However, the claims process can also be complex. If you are hoping to avenge your loved one’s death, civil action against the liable party might …
If the other driver was texting during a car accident, they might be liable for your collision. Because the liable party generally covers the losses from an accident, the liable motorist’s texting could have a tremendous financial cost. That person (or their insurer) might need to cover all your accident-related damages. If you are unsure …
Car accident reports are public records in Alabama. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) explains that you can get a crash report for a $15 fee. You can purchase the report online or in person. An accident report can be valuable evidence for a crash victim. It is one of several types of evidence your …
You likely do not have to go to court for a car accident in Alabama. However, circumstances will determine if your lawyer files a lawsuit to get compensation from an insurance company. Even if they file a lawsuit, your attorney could settle before going to court. The American Bar Association (ABA) notes that most civil …
You can prove a car was following too closely in a car accident with witness accounts, video footage, expert reconstructions, a police report, and other evidence. However, even if you cannot explicitly prove that the car was following too closely, there is one obvious way to tell that the motorist was dangerously close: They hit …
Drivers involved in a car accident often have different perspectives of what occurred. Competing accounts of the events make it difficult for insurance company adjusters and the courts to determine fault. A statement of events from a neutral third-party witness can provide an unbiased account of what occurred and can affect your car accident claim. …
If you had an accident and suffered severe emotional or mental trauma, you could seek legal remedies from the liable driver. These are usually in the form of monetary compensation. But the process isn’t always straightforward, and it can be difficult to obtain compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Unlike physical harm, emotional trauma is relatively …
Many pedestrians get struck by cars because the drivers are distracted when wearing headphones. Drivers can easily argue that their eyes are on the road and that wearing earphones doesn’t distract them. But is it illegal to wear earphones while driving? Car accident fatalities caused by distracted driving continue to rise. If you’re injured in …
Identifying who caused a traffic accident is vital because it determines who is most likely to be legally liable for the injuries and other harm victims sustained in the crash. Fault is rarely clear-cut. You need evidence to support your accusation if you believe another driver caused your crash and want to recover money damages. …
Have you recently been involved in a hit-and-run accident? Did someone you love get hurt by a reckless driver? If so, then you may be able to seek compensation for their negligent actions. While most of these cases are pretty straightforward, several challenges can still keep you from getting what you deserve. Hiring an experienced …
If you’ve been injured in an accident that involved an Uber driver, you may be entitled to compensation. When it comes to Uber rides, in most cases, the ride-sharing company is responsible for covering the damages. While you can sue an Uber driver personally, you rarely need to do that. However, if you do, you …
A judge or jury can award punitive damages against a drunk driver to punish them for their actions. These damages are in addition to actual damages a victim may receive for medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and more. It is important to note, Louisiana generally does not allow for punitive damages, but …
Unfortunately, side-impact accidents are a frequent occurrence on the roadway. Whether a distracted driver is not paying attention while backing out of a driveway, drives through a stop sign, or turns left into another car, the results can be devastating. While the front and rear of a car are designed to help take unforeseen impacts, …
Many people are familiar with what to do when you are in a car accident in your own vehicle, but what happens when you are in a motor vehicle collision while driving someone else’s vehicle. Personal injury laws and insurance coverage can be confusing and make it challenging to understand what your rights are and …
To get the most compensation from a car accident, you must build the strongest possible case by collecting evidence from every available source. You may then have to negotiate with insurance company representatives to persuade them to pay a fair amount. If you are not confident in your investigative or negotiation skills, you can hire …
Who is at fault in a head-on collision is the driver who violated a traffic law and allowed the two vehicles to crash into each other. However, it usually takes an investigation to determine what happened, who acted carelessly or recklessly, and who is legally liable. In many cases, multiple investigations will occur. This is …
In general, the person who opens the door is more likely to be at fault when another vehicle hits an open car door. However, exceptions exist. In some cases, another motorist may be the liable party, and shared responsibility is also possible. This is a crucial fact to clarify when seeking damages based on your …
In most cases, the driver behind the wheel of the moving vehicle is at fault for hitting or scraping a parked car. As the only car in motion, they are the only one who could take direct action to cause or prevent a crash. When a motorist stops or parks their vehicle illegally, who is …
T-bone crashes often occur in intersections, making it more challenging to determine which driver had the right-of-way at the time. Eyewitnesses, video evidence, and other proof may be necessary to determine who is at fault in a T-bone car accident and liable for your damages. If you suffered injuries in this type of crash, you …
Assigning fault in a multi-car accident often requires an investigation into the circumstances that caused the accident. While one driver may be at fault, others may have played a role, as well. You may want to enlist the help of our personal injury law firm to handle gathering evidence to document fault and liability in …
Uber has become synonymous with ridesharing services and is often the first company people think of when looking for quick transportation. However, when an accident happens involving an Uber driver, you can wind up in the middle of a complex legal situation. For example, when an Uber driver is involved in a car accident, determining how …
Whether you drive in city traffic or on a tree-lined suburban street, you can’t always avoid auto accidents. Wherever you go, you share the road with speeding, distracted, and careless drivers. Unless the other driver’s negligence in causing your accident is crystal clear, someone must determine who is at fault. As a driver, you tell …
Sorting out who was responsible for a vehicle accident can be complicated. It is not always black and white. There are times when both drivers are partially at fault, and it usually comes down to their negligence. If you were involved in a car accident, you may have suffered injuries. Those should be your primary …
Examples of car accident settlements can be remarkably diverse, reflecting the fact that each case is unique. For example, a car accident victim in Alexandria, Louisiana, received $450,000 for a lower back injury that required surgery, while a New Orleans victim with multiple injuries recovered more than $850,000. A car accident lawyer from our firm …
There is no such thing as an average settlement for pain and suffering in a car accident. Each case depends significantly on its own merits. In addition, the value of pain and suffering and other intangible losses can be hard to determine. It is generally based on the claim’s economic value, including medical bills and …
Any car accident can be a traumatic experience, but even more so when after the confusion of a crash you find that the other driver is nowhere to be found. After an accident in Louisiana, every driver involved has a duty to stop and render aid if necessary. A hit-and-run can hardly be called an …
Motor vehicle accident victims can sustain any of a number of injuries due to the force and impact of the collision. A common injury following a crash that can be difficult to diagnose but has the potential to have lasting or permanent effects is a nerve injury. While it is impossible to predict the value …
T-bone car accidents are some of the most serious crashes, causing some of the most severe injuries. Because of the way in which another car hits your car broadside, there is less protection for your body. This creates difficulties in determining the average settlement amount because every accident is unique and can cause a wide …
How much money you can get from a car accident settlement depends greatly on the circumstances of your collision, your injuries, and other factors. You will need to determine what a fair and just settlement value might be before you file an insurance claim for the compensation you’re seeking. Working with a car accident attorney …
