Category Archives: Automobile Accidents
How Much Are Most Car Accident Settlements in Alabama?
Car accident settlements in Alabama are important for providing financial support and compensation for injuries sustained in traffic accidents. These settlements are agreements made between the parties involved, usually with the help of lawyers, to resolve the issue without going to court. They cover various types of compensation such as medical bills, lost wages,… Read More »
What is the Biggest Contributor to Vehicle Collisions?
Alabama’s roads witness countless car crashes each year, most stemming from driver negligence. The unfortunate reality is that most of these crashes aren’t just “accidents” – they are the result of someone’s careless or reckless behavior behind the wheel. If you’ve been hurt in a crash caused by someone else’s careless behavior, you deserve… Read More »
The Importance of an Accident Reconstructionist in Trucking Accident Cases
If you have ever been involved in a trucking accident case in Alabama, you may think you understand what happened. The other guy ran a red light or a stop sign before he plowed into you. Clearly, it was his fault, you say. However, the science of analyzing the factors that went into causing… Read More »
The Psychological Impact of Car Accidents on Victims and their Families
While the majority of car accidents are not serious, a traumatic car crash can leave lasting psychological and financial trauma. Anxiety and depression, PTSD, and survivor guilt may result following a serious car accident. Your Alabama car accident attorney, J. Allan Brown, has years of experience assisting the injured with their personal injury claims… Read More »
The Impact of Road Rage on Car Accidents in Alabama
It’s fair to say that people seem to be more under stress these days than ever before. We’ve all seen people driving erratically at a high rate of speed, cutting others off and tailgating. Road rage results when you combine aggressive driving with a reckless disregard for others on the road. Occasionally, that aggression… Read More »
Ways to Maximize Your Alabama Car Accident Settlement
It may not seem like it, but you can maximize your Alabama car accident settlement value in many ways. At this stressful time, please do not hesitate to contact a compassionate, competent, and experienced Alabama Car Accident Attorney. For decades, attorney J. Allan Brown has been helping accident victims receive a fair settlement from… Read More »
The Impact of Car Accidents on Family Members and Caregivers
You start your day by driving to work or the airport. It’s just like any other day until it isn’t. If you live in Alabama, statistics show that you have a one-in-three chance of being involved in a car accident in your lifetime. If you are lucky, a fender bender will leave your car… Read More »
The Dangers of Distracted Driving for Commercial Truck Drivers
In recent years, Amazon and online shopping options have helped fuel a boom in the trucking and delivery service industry. To accommodate consumers who have come to expect fast delivery times, the trucking industry has expanded to integrate e-commerce technology, logistics, and globalization. As a result, you have likely already seen more commercial trucks… Read More »
Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents in Mobile, AL
Do you pay attention to large trucks driving on a highway or any road? Whether a semi, 16-wheeler, commercial motor vehicle, delivery truck, or even a school bus, if you see sudden movement on the highway, you usually get out of the way and fast. Any sudden movement can mean the driver is not… Read More »
The Heightened Risk of Car Accidents During the Holidays
In Alabama in 2021, there was a traffic crash every 3 minutes and 27 seconds. That same year, 986 people lost their lives in 887 fatal crashes. Speeding, driving distracted, drugs and alcohol, not wearing your seat belt – all of these are significant contributors to car accidents. Those numbers increase during the holidays…. Read More »