Auto Insurance FAQ
What Should I Do Before Filing an Insurance Claim? Before filing an insurance claim, make sure you’ve already: Called the police to file a report at the scene of your wreck Sought out medical attention Gathered picture and video evidence at the scene of your wreck Collected the at-fault drivers’...
Continue ReadingCory Watson Attorneys Retained by Family of Killed Alabama Prison Inmate Denarieya “DL” Smith
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cory Watson, a nationally distinguished personal injury firm, has been retained by the family of Denarieya “DL” Smith to investigate his death on Oct. 1, 2022, inside the Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer. In the early hours of Saturday, Oct. 1, DL Smith was brutally beaten and...
Continue ReadingOctober Marks National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, an annual campaign by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advocating for safer speeds, safer roads, safer people, and safer vehicles. Both motorists and pedestrians have a role to play in keeping everyone safe on the roads, particularly motorists given vehicles can...
Continue ReadingKia Faulty Airbag Recall – September 2022 Update
HAVE YOU SUFFERED FROM A FAULTY AIRBAG IN A KIA VEHICLE? In January 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a safety recall report regarding faulty airbags in Kia vehicles that fail to deploy when necessary. This recall followed an NHTSA report that indicated over 400,000 Kia-manufactured vehicles could...
Continue ReadingStay Aware of Long-Term, Nagging Injuries From Motor Vehicle Wrecks
Many of the most frustrating, and potentially severe injuries from motor vehicle wrecks aren’t the bruises or scrapes, but the lingering internal injuries. Be aware of injuries that can’t be visualized or may not be so obvious - often affecting the head, neck, or back - some of which can...
Continue ReadingFive Ways Drivers Can Stay Safe Around Trucks
Sharing the road with large trucks can be intimidating for many behind the wheel, especially on the interstate. It’s important to be extra attentive when maneuvering near 18-wheelers, as accidents involving trucks are often catastrophic. Most fatalities in large truck crashes are passenger vehicle occupants (IIHS). The Federal Motor Carrier...
Continue ReadingFive Ways to Keep You and Your Child Safe in a Vehicle
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among children nationwide from age 2 to 14. As a parent, it’s crucial to remember that vehicles are dangerous, deadly objects, and that you should follow every safety measure to help limit risks in the event of a wreck. Here are...
Continue ReadingFormer Troy University Football Player Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Teammate, Coaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – John Haynes, a former Troy University football player who was allegedly abused and sexually harassed by ex-teammate Jack Dawson, has retained Cory Watson Attorneys — a nationally distinguished personal injury firm — and filed a lawsuit against Dawson along with three Troy football coaches. While a freshman,...
Continue ReadingFive Cases You Should Know About – August 2022
1. Faulty Air Bags Leading to Serious Injury We expect air bags to protect drivers and their passengers in motor vehicle accidents, but they have been linked to defects leading to life-altering injuries, and even fatalities. In 2017, 35 million vehicles were recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Continue ReadingMotor Vehicle Accidents On Rise Nationwide Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Motor vehicle accident fatalities since the COVID-19 pandemic have skyrocketed across the country according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with numbers particularly high in Alabama. In 2021, 42,915 people died from motor vehicle wrecks nationwide, the most since 2005 and a notable 12% increase from 2020. Per...
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