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Car Accident Lawyers Provide 9 Ways to Prevent an Accident
Posted on Fri Dec 10, 2021
The Holidays are a time of year when motor accidents increase tremendously. Follow these nine steps to prevent a car accident while you're traveling over the Holidays.
So you think you have "full coverage" auto insurance?
Posted on Tue Nov 16, 2021
Liability coverage, which pays for injury to another motorist or damage to another car. Alabama requires that drivers have a minimum amount of $25,000 in liability coverage.
Here’s What You Need to Know about Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Posted on Tue Jul 13, 2021
If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you are likely facing substantial medical bills. While you will have to pay these bills initially if the accident was caused by another driver their insurance company should eventually reimburse you.
How do I Settle My Insurance Claim After an Auto Accident?
Posted on Mon Jul 12, 2021
6 Texting and Driving Statistics You Probably Don’t Know
Posted on Sat Jul 03, 2021
The most recent complete data is from 2019. More than 3,100 people were killed, and more than 400,000 individuals were injured as a result of distracted driving. In Alabama, car accidents account for a large number of annual deaths (21.3 per 100,000).
7 Things You Should Do After a Car Accident
Posted on Thu Jul 01, 2021
Gasoline spilling onto the pavement, smoking vehicles, and busy oncoming traffic are examples of dangerous situations existing after a car crash. Never try to push overturned cars back onto their wheels or drive a wrecked car away from the scene.
What Hit and Run Victims Must Know About Insurance Coverage
Posted on Mon May 24, 2021
As the victim of a hit and run, you may be wondering if your liability insurance will provide compensation. Warren & Simpson has the answers for you.
Car Accident Knee Injury: Risks, Treatment, Legal Options
Posted on Fri Apr 23, 2021
In 2018, 159,925 car accidents and 47,419 related injuries occurred in Alabama, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. And, as one study found, roughly 10% of those injuries were knee injuries.
Hit By a Drunk Driver: How to Maximize Your Settlement
Posted on Tue Apr 13, 2021
Because another driver chose to drink and drive, you are now suffering the consequences. After such an accident, you may wonder, “I was hit by a drunk driver, can I sue?” Yes, you can file a lawsuit, but you need legal help to obtain a favorable settlement with the drunk driver.
Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus) After Car Accident: Legal Action
Posted on Tue Apr 13, 2021
You have found yourself a victim of a car accident and are experiencing not only the emotional effects but the physical effects as well. Back, neck, and head injuries are common. It is best to see a doctor at the emergency room or urgent care to check you over for any issues resulting from the car accident.
Calculating Compensation for Emotional Distress
Posted on Wed Mar 10, 2021
Alabama recognizes economic, non-economic, and punitive damages in personal injury cases. Emotional distress falls in the non-economic category.
Memory Loss After a Car Accident: Causes and Legal Options
Posted on Thu Mar 04, 2021
When a careless driver crashes into your vehicle, they take away your physical safety and sense of wellbeing. But what if the accident they caused took something more from you? What if your car accident took away your memory?
Making a Claim for Property Damage in a Car Accident in Alabama
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2021
The average American driver can expect to be in at least three or four car accidents during their lifetime, and most accidents involve property damage. However, suing for property damage after a car accident can be tricky.
Spine Injuries from Car Accidents: Legal Options to Take
Posted on Fri Jan 22, 2021
Between 2015 and 2020, the United States saw nearly 18,000 spinal cord injuries each year, according to the University of Alabama’s National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. A staggering 38.6 percent of those injuries were the result of a car accident.
Wrongful Death Case - April 2017
Posted on Sun Jun 28, 2020
On February 25, 2019, the United States Supreme Court upheld a multi-million-dollar verdict secured by Warren & Simpson’s wrongful death attorneys in a truck wreck case. After a week-long trial in April of 2017, a Madison County jury rendered the verdict in favor of the Estate of Juan Estrada and his two minor children and against a Mississippi construction company that owned and operated the tractor-trailer.