Written by Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Last Updated : December 3, 2024
Ever thought about how your driving record may affect your injury case? A poor driving record can affect more than your insurance premiums and driver’s license standing. Additionally, it can also harm the injury claim you file after getting hurt in a car crash, even if it is someone else’s fault. Insurance carriers don’t want…
Read More About How Your Driving Record May Affect Your Injury CaseIf you are driving a rental car, you might be on vacation or on a business trip. Either way, the last thing you want to deal with is a wreck in a rental car. But, if you do get into an accident with a rented vehicle, there are some things you should know so you…
Read More About What Happens When You Wreck a Rental CarLeasing a car has its advantages. You will have less expensive car payments and get a new vehicle every few years. Plus, the car will be under warranty throughout the lease period. However, what happens if you get into an accident with your leased car? If you are in an accident with a leased car,…
Read More About What Happens If You Wreck a Leased Car?Car wrecks can be stressful and life-changing experiences. The accident’s aftermath can be tough, both emotionally and physically. Unpaid medical bills can pile up, and you may have less money coming in because you can’t go to work. If the car wreck is not your fault, you can seek compensation for your injuries with the…
Read More About How To Handle a Car WreckCar accidents can result in devastating emotional, physical, and financial hardships. After a collision, you should be able to focus on your recovery instead of the financial burden of someone else’s wrongdoing. To seek compensation from a negligent party in a car collision, you can file a third-party insurance claim with their car insurance company.…
Read More About How Car Accident Settlements WorkYou might wonder whether you should hire a lawyer after a car accident. Although you have a general understanding of a lawyer’s role in a car accident claim, you might not know the specific tasks they complete. You can expect your car accident attorney to provide legal representation and guidance. They will protect your rights…
Read More About What Car Accident Lawyers DoYou aren’t required to hire a car accident lawyer after a minor crash. However, you should consider the benefits of seeking legal representation from someone with experience. Leaving the accident scene without reporting what happened to the police can have severe repercussions. In Alabama, the driver of a motor vehicle must report a crash to…
Read More About Why You Should Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car AccidentOur team of Birmingham car accident attorneys has seen many cases where the cost of losses and injuries resulting from a car accident exceeds the limits of the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. In these types of cases, it can be difficult for the victim to recover the full amount of compensation that they deserve. In…
Read More About When Car Accident Claims Exceed Insurance LimitsBeing involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and stressful experience, and the last thing you want to deal with is the legal and financial ramifications of being in one. One of the most important steps in the aftermath of a car accident is reporting it to your insurance company. In this post,…
Read More About Reporting a Car Accident to InsuranceOne of the first things a personal injury attorney will do when taking on a new client is to request surveillance footage of their car accident. This footage can provide valuable evidence to show who was at fault for the accident and can be crucial in securing fair compensation for any damages or injuries you…
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