A truck drives safely on the road avoiding dangerous truck accidents.
The Differences Between Truck Accidents vs. Car Accidents

Accidents on the roads, highways, and byways in the U.S. are frequent. There were 5,250,837 motor vehicle accidents in 2020 according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Commercial trucks and passenger cars are responsible for many of those accidents. However, semi-trucks tend to do more damage than cars due to the size difference…

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Do I Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident?

Millions of vehicles drive U.S. roads daily. With this substantial number of vehicles on the roadways, it is reasonable to believe countless preoccupied, fatigued, inexperienced, and negligent drivers are behind the wheel. Accidents occur regularly. In Alabama alone, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported 138,827 car accidents in 2020. Some were minor collisions that…

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A motorcycle driver trying to avoid a motorcycle accident and injury by driving safely and wearing the appropriate protective gear.
Common Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries

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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Alabama Car Insurance: Minimum Coverage and Full Coverage Options

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 in Alabama

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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SUV driving carefully in winter road conditions and hoping to avoid black ice.
Stay Safe with Winter Weather Driving Tips

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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Disputing a Denied Car Insurance Claim

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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The Most Common Bicycle Accident Injury Questions

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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Dram Shop Law: Can I Sue a Bar After an Alcohol-Related Accident?

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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