Texting and Driving in Alabama
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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Can a landlord be liable for an injury caused by a tenant’s dog?
Under longstanding Alabama law, the “owner or keeper” of a vicious or dangerous dog is legally responsible for any injuries caused by the animal. In some cases, however, if a landlord or property manager has allowed a vicious or dangerous animal to be kept on a rental property, the landlord may be held responsible if the…
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Depositions in Personal Injury Cases – What Can I Expect?
Insurance companies can be difficult to work with when it comes to personal injury claims. In some instances, an insurance company may deny their insured was responsible for an incident and refuse to make any settlement offer to compensate an injured person for their medical bills, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and lost wages. In other cases,…
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Personal Property Damage Claims in Alabama
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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Pedestrian Rules of the Road in Alabama
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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Wrongful Death Claims in Alabama
In the very unfortunate situation where a person is killed by the wrongful act of another person or a corporation in Alabama, the heirs may make claims under the Alabama Wrongful Death Act. Claims for wrongful death can be based on negligence or statutes such as the Alabama Extended Manufacturers Liability Doctrine (products liability) and…
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