July 9, 2025 / Car Accidents / Personal Injury

Crossing Through Alabama: Why Out-of-State Drivers Need To Know Alabama’s “Contributory Negligence” Rule

If you’re involved in a car accident while driving through Alabama, you might assume your rights are the same as they would be back home. However, Alabama’s personal injury laws are unusually strict when it comes to shared fault.  Alabama is one of just a handful of states that still follows the harsh rule of […]

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June 20, 2025 / Personal Injury

What Are Compensatory Damages?

In a personal injury case, the injured party is entitled to recover damages from the at-fault party. These damages are intended to cover the victim’s losses and make them “whole” again. The main category of damages available after an accident is compensatory damages. Compensatory damages, as the name implies, compensate victims for the actual losses […]

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June 13, 2025 / Personal Injury

Sudden Vision Loss After Using GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic? What You Need to Know About NAION

Medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Trulicity, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have become increasingly popular for managing Type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss. But for some patients, these drugs have been linked to a rare and devastating side effect—non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a form of permanent vision loss. If you or someone you love […]

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May 22, 2025 / Personal Injury

What Should I Do If I Get Injured at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, AL?

A visit to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, AL, is a powerful experience—but injuries can still happen. If you’re hurt due to unsafe conditions like slippery walkways or structural hazards, it’s important to know your rights. Prompt action, contacting a Montgomery personal injury attorney, and understanding Alabama’s personal injury laws can […]

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April 16, 2025 / Personal Injury

What Qualifies As A Catastrophic Injury?

When you hear the term “catastrophic injury,” it sounds severe — and that’s because it is. But what exactly does it mean? Not every injury counts as catastrophic, no matter how painful or even if it changes the person’s life. Understanding the definition of catastrophic injury can make a big difference to any legal claims […]

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April 10, 2025 / Personal Injury

What Is a Personal Injury Claim? 

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, you might be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim. Personal injury claims allow accident victims to seek compensation for damages resulting from injuries caused by another party’s failure to act reasonably.  This article explains what personal injury claims are, the process […]

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March 25, 2025 / Personal Injury

​What is the Statute of Limitations in Alabama?

Alabama law sets a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury cases. This means that you have two years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit for damages. Failure to file a lawsuit before the deadline can cause you to lose all your rights to recover compensation through the court system. […]

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March 16, 2025 / Personal Injury

Weird Alabama Laws

Many of Alabama’s strangest laws date back to a time when society had different concerns and priorities. Some were created to address very specific local issues, while others were meant to enforce moral standards that have since changed. Over the years, these laws have simply been forgotten rather than repealed. Since they’re not actively enforced, […]

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February 7, 2025 / Personal Injury

What Is the Average Settlement for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Most workers in Alabama are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. If they are injured on the job, they may be entitled to benefits under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. Knowing the types of benefits and compensation you could receive for a workers’ compensation claim can help you understand what we consider when determining the average […]

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January 7, 2025 / Personal Injury

What is Rubbernecking?

“Rubbernecking” is a hazardous driving behavior that occurs when a driver excessively diverts their attention from the road, often turning their head so far to observe something that it gives the impression their neck is as flexible as rubber. There are many ways to “rubberneck,” and all of them are extremely dangerous. Rubbernecking can cause […]

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