Although no one ever expects to be involved in a car accident, this fate happens to thousands of individuals in Alabama each year. Most often, auto accidents are caused by some type of human error usually on the part of one of the drivers. There are also a good number of crashes that are the […]
Roundabout intersections have been commonplace in Europe and many other parts of the world for several decades, but the first one to be constructed in the United States was in Summerlin, Nevada in 1990. Since then, thousands of roundabouts have popped up all across North America, with many more being built every year. The reason […]
Dashboard cameras (commonly known as “dashcams”) can have a significant impact on auto accident claims. Dashcams are mounted inside the car and provide ongoing footage of what is happening in front of the vehicle and sometimes the rear as well. Higher-end models can deliver better quality video, and some models can also record audio inside […]
Today’s vehicles come with numerous features that help automate the driving process and make our lives easier. Some of these features have made driving safer. Examples include blind-spot monitors and rearview cameras. There are other features, however, that though they may be more convenient, they come with some downsides as well. Vehicles with keyless starters […]
There are several hundred thousand personal injury claims filed in the US each year, but less than 5% of these cases end up going to trial. The vast majority of claims are settled sometime in the pre-trial stage, and there are some instances when a settlement is reached almost literally “on the steps of the […]
Having been involved in a car accident, one of the things you need to do is to file a claim with the insurance company of the negligent driver. Under the Alabama personal injury laws, the individual or entity responsible for the accident is held liable to pay for any injuries and damages resulting from it. […]
When you are evaluating possible attorneys to hire for your personal injury claim, you might be wondering how important it is that the attorney has trial experience. There are a lot of lawyers and firms out there that never take their cases to trial or only have minimal experience in the courtroom. So, how might […]
It is well known that driving while intoxicated is among the leading causes of auto accidents, and according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving is responsible for more than 10,000 vehicle-related deaths each year. In some cases, third parties can be held liable for these accident as well. One such example […]
Personal injury claims often result from auto accidents and similar types of accidents in which another party is responsible for the claimant’s losses. When this occurs, the first step is usually to try to obtain a settlement with the other party and/or their insurer. But if the other side is not willing to make a […]
When someone gets injured in an auto accident, one of the first people who normally contacts them is an insurance company representative. They will usually be very friendly and reassuring. They might start by asking how you are doing, and they will insist that everything is going to be just fine and that you will […]
