What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident in Alabama?
There is no average settlement for a car accident in Alabama. The amount of compensation you can receive will depend on the details of your car accident case. A lawyer from our firm can help you calculate the total cost of your damages. This will help you reach a fair...
Continue ReadingHow Long After a Car Accident Can You File a Claim in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, you have one year to file a personal injury lawsuit for a car accident. You may have another deadline to meet if you are filing an insurance claim. You should make sure you begin your claim as soon as possible to protect your right to compensation. If you...
Continue ReadingHow Long After a Car Accident Can You File a Claim in Alabama?
In Alabama, how long you have to file a car accident claim depends on the insurer’s deadlines. Most insurers want to know about collisions as soon as they happen. Some insurance companies even have apps, allowing injured claimants to immediately report these incidents. However, matters change when it comes to...
Continue ReadingHow Is Fault Determined for Car Accidents in Alabama?
If the aftermath of a car accident results in legal proceedings, fault is determined in Alabama based on the findings of a judge or court. In other cases, liable parties could be determined based on police reports and the negotiations between the insurance companies of involved parties. If you were...
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident in Tennessee?
There is no average settlement for a car accident in Tennessee as each case is different. Before you arrive at a possible settlement figure, you can consider how much damage was done to the vehicle and if you require medical care after the accident. You can also work with a...
Continue ReadingHow Is Fault Determined for Car Accidents in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, fault is determined by weighing each party’s role in a car accident and assigning a percentage to it. Drivers who are more than 50% responsible for the accident cannot recover damages. If both parties are 50% at fault, they, too, cannot recover damages. If you have recently been...
Continue ReadingMost Common Car Accident Injuries in Birmingham
According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, over 19,000 accidents occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2018, resulting in nearly 4,300 injuries. The most common car accident injuries in Birmingham reflect those from across the country: head, neck, abdominal, back, and chest injuries. Suppose you sustained injuries in a car crash....
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Car Accident Statute of Limitations in Alabama?
AL Code § 6-2-38 generally gives you two years to file a car accident lawsuit. Your filing deadline begins from the date of your collision. However, some exceptions may apply. What Is the Statute of Limitations? How Does It Affect My Case? The statute of limitations sets the deadline for...
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