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Alabama’s Ban on Texting While Driving
On August 1, 2012, the state of Alabama joined the vast majority of other states in banning the potentially deadly combination of driving and text messaging. According to data provided by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving without distraction. The goal of the… Read More »
Two Unique Aspects of Wrongful Death Liability in Alabama
Wrongful death lawsuits can lead to very different conclusions depending on the state in which a claim is being litigated. Two particular aspects of Alabama law concerning wrongful death liability set it apart from other states. Alabama Law Concerning the Acceptance Doctrine In a very recent judicial decision, the Supreme Court of Alabama reversed… Read More »
Alabama’s Guest Passenger Law
Under Alabama law, if you are a guest passenger in a motor vehicle and are injured or killed, you or your loved ones cannot successfully sue the driver unless one of the following exceptions apply: You compensated the driver for the ride. The injury or death was caused by the willful or wanton misconduct… Read More »
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