In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that there were 35,766 car crashes in the United States that caused people to die. Sadly, 5,500 of those deaths were motorcyclists. In Alabama alone, there were 78 motorcycle crashes which resulted in fatalities that year. Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting. But it…
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We recently prosecuted a horrific car accident case involving personal injuries and multiple wrongful deaths. Unfortunately, the responsible driver only carried the minimum limits of coverage. This is a problem that we see too often. In this case, we were fortunate to be able to make claims with our client’s insurance carriers for underinsured/uninsured motorist…
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Negligent entrustment is probably a term you’ve never heard before. However, it may come in handy if you’re ever involved in a car accident caused by another person. Negligent entrustment is when someone is legally liable for negligence because they provided another person with a dangerous instrument. As a result, that person caused injury to…
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Winter is filled with holiday activities, charming sights, smells, and sounds. Unfortunately, for some, those sights may be twisted metal, the smell of leaking gas, and the sound of sirens. Winter driving may become dangerous because road conditions can change quickly due to snow and ice. If you do not take proper precautions while behind…
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A lot of times people ask us if they have to take what an insurance company is going to offer in a case, and the answer is simply no. Attorney Michael Timberlake The chances of an insurance company offering the maximum settlement on a car insurance areaim is next to zero. The chance at a…
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Bike riding is an activity that’s fun, inexpensive, and something you can do all year. Unfortunately, bike riding also comes with its share of dangers because of inattentive drivers, cyclists, and hazardous road conditions. The U.S. averages 49,000 bicycle injuries per year. An overwhelming number of these accidents are preventable. Though we hope you’ll be…
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Alcohol allows us to connect socially and to celebrate special events and holidays. According to the CDC, 66.3% of Americans over 18 consumed alcohol in 2018. Bars and restaurants are popular places for alcohol consumption. Too much alcohol could lead to driving under the influence. Alabama has liquor liability laws, also known as dram shop…
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Health insurance is a common component of everyday life. In the event of a medical emergency, a person can use it to cover expensive healthcare costs. Health insurance can also cover routine exams and checkups. However, navigating health insurance coverage can be an enormous task. Although auto insurance and health insurance are separate forms of…
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Car accidents are generally frightening experiences. Even a low-speed fender bender has the potential to produce a startling crunch of metal and the explosive deployment of airbags. Following an accident – if you are not at fault – you must deal with the reality of attempting to get compensation for damages you may have sustained…
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