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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Employment Law for Alabama on
Q: Can a employer terminate you due to a accident 2 years ago before you became employed there

It was a traffic accident and have a criminal attorney but he’s in court and the employer is asking for my accident report. Do I have to submit the report and can they terminate me over it?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 7, 2022

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. This is something that an employment law attorney would have more insight into than a car accident attorney. There's no guarantee every post on this forum is ultimately picked up, but you could try reposting... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death for Alabama on
Q: If a person is 19 years old and the fault person in a fatal accident who is responsible for the pain and suffering costs
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 9, 2022

In this instance, the at fault driver is responsible for the non-at fault driver's damages. The 19 year old (as opposed to a minor) is deemed to have capacity to be responsible for his actions.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: What are the options when you're involved in an accident with a driver whose license is suspended and uninsured?

Also, what happens if the vehicle does not belong to that driver?

Hunter Garnett
Hunter Garnett
answered on Feb 26, 2022

You have several possible claims against three possible defendants. Realistically, your recovery is likely limited by the amount of insurance that is available. I'll break down each of your possible claims, but you probably only care about the practical advice so I'll start there.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: Have an attorney insurance offer is insufficient they want you to accept

Can you dismiss the attorney after contract have been signed

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Nov 18, 2021

You should discuss with your attorney the reasons he wants you to accept and the pros and cons of not accepting at this time. If, after speaking with your attorney, you are dissatisfied with his representation, then give look for another attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I was injured in a car accident caused by a city bus driver. They are protected by a cap. Can I seek other damages?

The city has a $100,000 cap but my bills are well over that amount. Can I pursue punative damages and ask for pain and suffering?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 14, 2021

An attorney who practices in the applicable jurisdiction could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't fully clear if this in Georgia or Alabama, as both appear in your question. Try to arrange a consult with an attorney in the jurisdiction where this took place.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: Can a parent press chargers on their child if they put a dent on the parents car by accident
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 25, 2021

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to speak with an Alabama attorney for meaningful guidance, an accidental dent does not usually amount to being a crime in most places. Unless an accident involved intoxication, recklessness,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: How many cars can legally be overtaken
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 26, 2021

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. As a general matter nationwide, statutes do not generally include any particular figure for cars overtaken. Most statutes pertaining to left lane violations tend to be phrased "a" vehicle or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: Daughter had accident in my uninsured car. She was at fault. Will I loose my licence? We live in Alabama.

She pulled out in front of someone. Neither had injuries. Both cars totaled. What consequences do I face myself?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 17, 2021

1) you will owe the other person for at least their car; if their insurance pays for it you owe their insurance

2) Both of you could be ticketed, possible license suspension in some states.

You need to contact an attorney who handles traffic violations in the county where it happened.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I backed into a parked car in a parking lot. I told the owner and gave him my insurance info but didnt get his insurance

And no police report was made. Im not sure if the other person has insurance or not. The only damge was a broken tailight cover on his car. He said he got an estimate on the damage and asked me who he needed to contact. I told him my insurance company. I also texted him and asked him who he has... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 20, 2021

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to discuss meaningfully with a local attorney, the next thing that happens would probably be your insurance carrier contacting you to verify the other driver's claim. If the other driver was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Alabama on
Q: Truck driver passed me in a completely ice and snow covered lane and the snow flying up busted my window.

The driver had already tried to pass once and backed out because the road was that bad and then a mile or 2 later tried again. As he passed the wave of slush and ice caused me and the car in front to have to completely stop because we couldn't see and my driver side window got busted. I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 6, 2021

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. As a general matter in many jurisdictions, you probably would. Check with the Small Claims Court, either through its online resources or contacting an administrative person at the courthouse as to the types of cases... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: In March of 2019 I was in a accident. I received a citation but neither me or the other driver were charged .

Why did my insurance then go up

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 11, 2020

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a GENERAL matter NATIONWIDE, one doesn't need to be charged in connection with an accident for it to be used by an insurance carrier to raise premiums. Most accidents are civil matters - charges are generally... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: In Alabama, if unauthorized driver wrecks my rental car can I be arrested? I

I have my own insurance but my brother not covered.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 20, 2020

An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for five weeks. Most motor vehicle accidents do not involve criminal charges or arrest. They are usually treated as civil matters where the parties sue for monetary damages. That's a general premise nationwide. If you want a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Family Law and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: How do I find my dead fathers lawsuit from the accident that led to his death

I would like to probate the lawsuit since he left no will and testament

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 20, 2020

An Alabama attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. If the case was placed into suit, you could look into whether it appears in any of the online resources of uniform court systems. Nationwide, more and more court systems have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Family Law and Personal Injury for Alabama on
Q: How do I find my dead fathers lawsuit from the accident that led to his death
Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Oct 9, 2020

All courthouses have access to the state filing system known as Alacourt. They are free to look information on. You can use this system to find the lawsuit in Alabama.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I have done my deposition about 4 months ago, and is there a time frame on the person I'm suing to do there deposition?

The person Im suing hasn't did there deposition and I wanted to know could they wait until next year to do theirs, or is it a time frame for them to do theirs. My deposition was held four months ago.

Jeffrey G. Blackwell
Jeffrey G. Blackwell
answered on Aug 27, 2020

Good question. With the current Covid-19 issues, many things are delayed. Your delays could be the result of coronavirus issues. But, I'll answer the question as if times are normal.

I've seen many lawyers frustrated by issues scheduling the other party's deposition. One of...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I live in alabama and I recorded a phone conversation of me and lady that crashed into my car. Is that legal?
Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Aug 12, 2020

Yes as long as one of you know it’s being recorded. But a third party can’t record a conversation between two people when they are not a party to the conversation.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I hit a parked car today the owner said it was fine 4 hours later they said they where calling there insurance company

Tomorrow the police was not called what do i do

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 13, 2020

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. From what you describe, you exchanged information with the other vehicle owner, and they initially decided it wasn't worth doing anything about. They later decided they wanted to handle the claim through... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Alabama on
Q: My boyfriend borrowed a friends car (no insurance on car) with her permission. Something broke on the front end and he

Wrecked the car but didnt hit anyone else. She is threatening to press charges against him if he doesn't buy her another car by end of the week. The wreck just happened last night. Can she do that?

Samuel G McKerall
Samuel G McKerall
answered on Jul 9, 2020

No, under the facts as you have given them she cannot do that. On the other hand, if it turns out he did NOT have her permission, then she can, but it won't get her anything since he will then have to be spending money on a criminal defense attorney.

But beyond that, and there's...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: I was rear ended in a car accident at 36 weeks pregnant. What is my settlement looking like?

I was rear ended in a car accident at 36 weeks pregnant. I sustained a bruised placenta , and was put on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy. I also spent 3 days in the hospital being monitored and almost went into labor twice . This was in October 2019 . I have a lawyer and I am currently... View More

Christopher Belk Estes
Christopher Belk Estes
answered on Jun 10, 2020

Based on your description of the facts of the crash, liability does not sound like it is in dispute. If liability is in dispute, it can influence the value of a case. As for the settlement amount, there are many factors that go into the (1) settlement value and (2) potential trial value of any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Alabama on
Q: why doesn’t a car accident attorney get 15,000.00 out of my 21,000.00 settlement in Alabama when his fee said 40%.

The insurance company gave an offer of 21,000 and he called me and said I would pocket 6000.00 that’s a big chunk of money when his fee stated 40% plus other chargers like copies, phone calls ect.

Sheila Crumley Field
Sheila Crumley Field
answered on Apr 11, 2020

Read your contract. It probably says, expenses are to be reimbursed first and then he gets his 40 percent. And depending on how much his expenses were, you could end up with the amount he is telling you. Filing fees alone in civil cases are around 500-1000.

Then there are medical records to...
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