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I was driving in a rural area and encountered three bulls walking freely across the road. I missed the first two bulls but hit the third one, which resulted in my car being completely totaled and all airbags deploying. I injured my leg in the incident and haven't talked to the owner of the... View More 
answered on May 16, 2025
Unfortunately, no. Livestock owners have immunity from car accidents caused by livestock in Alabama. Additionally, since there is no cause of action against the owner, uninsured motorist coverage does not apply either. The only insurance that applies is comprehensive coverage and medical payments... View More
I was injured in an Uber accident where I was a passenger. I've talked to Uber and the police about the incident. The Uber driver is hospitalized, and I have undergone a CAT scan for my injuries. Should I hire my own lawyer to handle my case, or will Uber take care of it through their insurance?
answered on Feb 17, 2025
You should absolutely consult with a personal injury attorney before proceeding with your claim alone. You should not rely upon Uber or their insurance company to act for your best interest. You should also not rely upon your own insurance company to act for your best interest. Personal injury... View More
I was injured in an Uber accident where I was a passenger. I've talked to Uber and the police about the incident. The Uber driver is hospitalized, and I have undergone a CAT scan for my injuries. Should I hire my own lawyer to handle my case, or will Uber take care of it through their insurance?
answered on Feb 17, 2025
You certainly have the right to handle it yourself through Uber's insurance, however most attorneys would recommend that you at least consult with a lawyer to make sure that your rights are best protected and that you recover everything that you're entitled to for your injuries. There are... View More
I was told his settlement will be held by the court since he’s a minor (4). Is there anyway around that?
answered on Nov 21, 2024
Great question. Alabama law provides several protections to minors in personal injury cases. First, the statute of limitations (time period in which we must file a case) for a minor does not run until the child reaches the age of majority (adulthood). That gives the minor time to make his or her... View More
I am able to reinstate my license June 2024 do I have to be paying on a the car I wrecked with...we never went to court and its down as my fault a
can i file bankruptcy on the wreck to get my license back
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult situation with your suspended license and the aftermath of a car accident. Let me break down the key points and offer some general guidance:
1. License reinstatement:
You mentioned you can reinstate your license in June 2024. This is likely... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could depend on how severe the incident was and its duration. One possibility with the attorneys who declined the case could be that they did not see serious liability on the part of the car wash, or that they did... View More
I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. I was in a company owned vehicle and was on company time. I was at a stop in a left turning lane with my blinker activated. A car rear-ended me resulting in me also rear-ending the vehicle in front of me. Authorities came to the scene, a report was made,... View More
answered on May 30, 2024
It would be best for an Alabama attorney to advise you, as your matter involves state-specific vehicle and traffic laws. However, in virtually all jurisdictions, the middle car (your car) in a setting such as this is usually not liable. It's not your fault that someone hit you. It's no... View More
I’m at fault for an accident. The other party has retained a lawyer. My insurance is going up next month and I want to change companies. If I leave the company and then get sued over the accident does the company still cover me since the accident happened while I had coverage
answered on May 23, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. In general, if a policy is in effect on the date of an accident, it's likely your carrier would still defend you. However, you should double-check with your carrier. Some policies (in general) do carry caveats... View More
Car was pulling leftward frontward out of parking spot and was 90% out of parking spot when a car in a parking spot infront of them started backing out when he was 90% out of parking spot (back out to the left to travel in same direction, who is at fault?
answered on Mar 23, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. These types of cases can be difficult in terms of apportioning liability. The larger insurance carriers sometimes have examiners that specialize in parking lot settings. They generally look at available... View More
My boyfriend passed out while driving from a nosebleed and hit a guard rail. There were no other vehicles involved in the incident. When found his nose was pouring blood covering his shirt and inside vehicle he was unconscious and rushed to the hospital by ambulance. An officer gave his cell phone... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
The sequence of events you described, including your boyfriend's accident, medical treatment, and subsequent arrest, raises several legal and procedural questions. While I can provide some general information, it's essential to consult with an attorney in Alabama who can review the... View More
I had my car fixed, crappily, another story.
After receiving my car , I believe another premium was paid, then I was dropped. There's SEVERAL ISSUES, THE SAID I WAS DRIVER OF COBALT FROM ARKANSAS AND ADDED FULL COVERAGE ON A MOTOR, MY SONS, I HAVE NEVER HAD A MOTORCYCLE OR AN... View More
answered on Dec 18, 2023
An Alabama or Arkansas attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for a week. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, you could contact the carrier and request their reason for dropping you. The short answer is that insurance carriers can drop policyholders based on their... View More
I was involved in a car accident where the other driver was at fault, according to the police report. My car was damaged, and I only have liability insurance. It's a company vehicle, and I can't talk directly with their insurance. I also have photographs of the damage. Can I sue for the... View More
answered on May 14, 2025
The crash report should have the company’s insurance information. If not, the company should provide that information to you.
If you have trouble, a few consultation could help answer additional questions.
Hopefully, the case can be settled without a lawsuit. Filing lawsuits can... View More
In August 2022, I was involved in a rideshare accident while driving for Uber. The other driver was uninsured, and my vehicle was severely damaged. I suffered injuries, including cervicalgia and post-concussional syndrome, which required ongoing medical treatment. I hired a law firm to handle my... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
You may have a valid claim for legal malpractice if your former law firm failed to pursue the $1M Uber commercial insurance policy and mishandled your case. If the firm neglected to act on key evidence, such as the Uber dashcam footage, and concealed other critical claims, they could be held... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It looks like the collection agency may have notified your DMV office. You could contact the DMV office for details - most state motor vehicle offices post a list of conditions and forms to satisfy - or you could... View More
He says we can do this under the table or take legal action. Should I try to take a loan out or go to the courta
answered on Jan 22, 2025
Depends on your personal financial situation. Damages from DUI are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
answered on Jan 21, 2025
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It sounds like the insurance carrier is pursuing a subrogation claim against you after they paid their policyholder. If you consulted with a local attorney, they could offer more meaningful direction after seeing the... View More
Like I was going down a busy road and a I seen break lights and I slammed on breaks but I hit a car and it hit another car
answered on Jan 8, 2025
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. What do you mean, "you were excluded... and it was your fault?" If you mean you were found liable (at fault), your carrier would need to defend you. If you mean you "were excluded" from... View More
I was recently involved in a car accident in which I was at fault. So I filed a claim with my personal Safeco insurance. However, at the moment the claim appears that if will exceed the policy limits. So I wondering if I could also use my uber insurance to cover the excess costs of the claim. I... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney, it could depend on the terms of the policy and the leniency of the claims representative. Based on the facts, they could deny, since awaiting an order could mean... View More
What are my rights on a replacement vehicle? They offered me $14,000 and that doesn't even pay off my car. Other like models in my area are $21,000
answered on Oct 14, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option might be to revisit the repair figures, if the cost of labor and parts is close to the threshold of your state's point of declaring a vehicle a total loss. Another option could be to check market... View More
I called my lawyer, 7 months after my wreck, and eight weeks since my medical discharge, to get an update on my case. He told me that he has proof read the policy limits demand letter and will be sending it to the other parties insurance company that day. Well, that was weeks ago. Since I did not... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2023
Hopefully, I can answer some of your concerns. Your primary issue seems to revolve around a complete lack of communication with your lawyer. I totally understand your concern on that issue. A lack of communication is one of the biggest complaints about lawyers in general. The lawyer and client need... View More
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