Driving someone else’s car can be risky and expensive if you are ever involved in an accident. No matter how carefully you drive, the unexpected can occur. Likewise, there are some important matters to consider before getting behind the wheel of another person’s vehicle. At the top of that list is who is actually responsible…
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Car accidents are, unfortunately, daily occurrences that affect countless lives. In 2018 alone, there were more than six and a half million car crashes resulting in more than 36,500 deaths. Though car wrecks are regularly occurring, they are not all the same and may happen due to circumstances beyond or within your control. 6 of…
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Buckle your seat belt! Following this timeless piece of advice is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others riding in your car in the event of a crash. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to reduce the risk…
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Weather conditions often impact drivers on the roadways in Alabama. Unfortunately, inclement weather often contributes to an increase in motor vehicle wrecks. Rain, wintery conditions, and even bright sun or high wind may contribute to collisions. How Are You Responsible When Driving in Bad Weather Every driver must always use “reasonable care” whenever operating a…
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2,841 deaths. 400,000 people hurt. What caused this alarming number of deaths and injuries in 2018? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it was distracted driving. (source) In 2012, the Alabama legislature passed a law banning texting and driving to help make our roads safer. But what exactly does the law include? Read…
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In Alabama, the measure of personal property damage is the difference between the reasonable market value of the property immediately before it was damaged and its reasonable market value immediately after it was damaged. In cases where an automobile is damaged but is not a total loss, the cost of repair is considered when determining the…
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Most drivers know the laws about getting behind the wheel of a car. We tend to be less familiar with the rules of the road for pedestrians. Alabama Laws and Pedestrians Pedestrians have the right to assume that cars on the road will obey traffic laws. Nevertheless, pedestrians should always keep a lookout when walking…
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The state can suspend a driver’s license or an owner’s vehicle registration until the proper forms are submitted and fees paid when an uninsured vehicle is involved in a collision or when a driver is pulled over and fails to provide proof of insurance. The Code of Alabama has two different chapters governing mandatory car insurance…
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One summer Saturday night in Huntsville, Alabama, Bob and Ruth climb in Bob’s car for a friendly drive to the movies. Unfortunately, Ruth’s life soon changes forever when Bob runs a red light, and his car is hit broadside by a pickup truck. Ruth suffers severe injuries from the automobile wreck. She endures tremendous pain and suffering,…
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