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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

Yes the driver was at fault whether he was dui, laser surgery or just careless. Consult with experienced attorneys in the state where this occurred.

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option is to look into the terms of your uninsured motorist coverage. If your policy would cover, that route could be more reliable than going after an uninsured motorist. A local attorney could advise more... View More

An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you didn't know who the person was, you could have explored the possibility of a UM claim - but it depends on the coverage of your policy, and many jurisdictions require physical contact in such claims.... View More

I would first recommend you meet and talk with your lawyer. It is so important the lawyer-client relationship be one of trust and communication. The person you already hired owes you a duty to communicate regularly and work tirelessly to get you the best result.

At our office, we believe... View More

Generally, farmers aren’t liable for personal injuries caused when their cows get out if they have proper fencing. However, there are occasionally exceptions. You should contact a lawyer, especially if you have serious personal injuries.

Here’s the statutes on this issue:

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You’re entitled to terminate your lawyer at any time. However, the lawyer will likely be entitled to a lien for his attorney’s fee.

You can negotiate your own settlement. However, your healthcare providers and/or health insurer have a right to be paid back out of your settlement funds.... View More

I'm sorry you are dealing with this situation. This is a common problem in personal injury cases where you don't have health insurance. The first priority should always be to get the medical care you need for recovery. That priority should also be accomplished with your interest first and... View More

It sounds like you have serious injuries. The value of your case may depend on the amount of insurance that is available. Over half of drivers in Alabama have no insurance or the bare minimum of $25,000.

Your lawyer is correct that it’s impossible to know the value of a personal injury... View More

There is no "average" settlement. There are many factors that have to be evaluated in order to determine what a reasonable settlement might be in your case. These would include extent of negligence on the part of the other party, issue of any potential contributory negligence on your... View More