Category Archives: personal injury
The Differences between a Settlement and a Verdict in Alabama Personal Injury Cases
In an Alabama personal injury case, choosing whether to settle your claim or go to trial is a critical decision. Settlements are typically faster and more private, offering guaranteed compensation, while trials can potentially yield higher awards but involve more uncertainty. Consulting with an experienced attorney can guide you in choosing the best path… Read More »
How to Recover Lost Wages after a Car Crash in Alabama
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Alabama, recovering financially can be challenging—especially if your injuries prevent you from working. Lost wages can quickly add to your financial stress, but you may be entitled to compensation for this lost income. Understanding Alabama’s unique laws on fault and contributory negligence is essential when… Read More »
The Importance of Keeping Accurate Records in a Personal Injury Case
In Alabama, personal injury cases require thorough documentation to support claims for compensation. Accurate records of medical treatments, expenses, and lost wages are vital for building a strong case. It’s essential to gather and preserve all relevant evidence, including photographs, witness statements, and police reports. Maintaining detailed records not only strengthens your case but… Read More »
Should You Finish Medical Treatment Before Receiving an Injury Settlement?
Regarding an injury settlement, there is no one-size-fits-all. Some individuals may receive an injury settlement within a month following a personal injury, such as a car accident, a slip and fall, or an accident on the job. Others may have to wait a year or more. In the case of extensive injuries, we may… Read More »
Understanding Punitive Damages in Alabama Personal Injury Cases
“Punitive” describes compensatory damages awarded in a personal injury case. As it suggests, punitives are intended to punish the defendant when its conduct is especially egregious. The punishment is intentional to deter such actions in the future. In a Mobile, Alabama, personal injury case, punitive damages, not criminal damages, can be awarded in a… 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 »
Dog Bite Dangers – What To Do if Your Child is Attacked by a Dog
These things generally happen without much notice. Suddenly, a dog jumps a fence and heads straight for your child. You are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 800,000 people suffer a dog bite yearly, severe enough to seek medical attention. Half of these victims are children, particularly… Read More »
The Connection Between Speeding and Fatal Accidents
Many Alabama drivers are issued speeding tickets every year. This is not just a revenue generator for the municipalities. Roads are designed to handle traffic traveling at a certain limited speed. Exceed the speed, and you are putting your life or the lives of others at risk. Speeding is the cause of fatalities in… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Car Accidents on Senior Drivers
Baby boomers are Americans born between 1946 and 1964, after the world wars and during the mid-20th century baby boom. Because there were so many, an estimated 76 million were born, and they greatly impacted U.S. society during a time of increasing affluence and profound political instability. Those boomers are aging, and it’s predicted… Read More »
Hazards to Avoid During Summer Vacation
Summertime. The kids are out of school, and it’s time to hit the road for that summer vacation. Many adults decide summer is the time to visit friends or relatives around the country. Whatever your pleasure, summertime is also a time when additional hazards risk your safety. Personal injury attorney J. Allan Brown would… Read More »
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