Written by Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Last Updated : September 28, 2023
Were you injured in an accident involving an Uber driver? Are you struggling with painful symptoms, medical bills, or lost wages and unsure where to seek help? If so, you could be entitled to compensation for your crash-related losses. However, you might wonder whether rideshare companies like Uber can be held responsible for collisions. Do…
Read More About Can You Sue Uber For An Accident?Whiplash is among the most common injuries in car accidents, contact sports, and other violent incidents. Characterized by neck pain, stiffness, and headaches, whiplash can have life-altering consequences if not properly treated. If you suffer from whiplash and are wondering how long you should be off work, it helps to know how long this injury…
Read More About How Long Should I Be Off Work For Whiplash?Perhaps the world went blurry, your neck jolted, and in that instant, you knew something was wrong. But this isn’t just a simple pain in the neck – it’s whiplash, and its repercussions could be more severe than you think. If you’ve recently suffered from a concussion associated with whiplash, you’re probably bursting with questions…
Read More About Can You Get A Concussion From Whiplash?It’s something most people don’t consider, but social media posts can be used as evidence in a lawsuit. If you post anything that is relevant to your personal injury case, the other side’s attorney can use it as evidence against you. Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, so it is…
Read More About Can social media affect my personal injury claim in Alabama?Insurance companies are large, intimidating businesses. Adjusters are the ones handling the injury claims, and it’s their job to try to avoid paying. They want to reduce the value as much as possible or find a sufficient reason to deny the claim. Dealing with the insurance adjuster might seem scary and overwhelming. However, you can…
Read More About How to Scare an Insurance AdjusterGetting hurt in an accident disrupts your life. You must alter your usual schedule to include doctor’s appointments. If you can’t return to work, the financial consequences can be severe. Dealing with the lingering effects of an injury, both financial and physical, is overwhelming and can be additionally frustrating if the accident was caused by…
Read More About Can Insurance Companies Deny Claims for Pre-Existing Conditions?Obtaining a personal injury case settlement or lawsuit award can be complex, and you could encounter more complications once tax season rolls around. Depending on the specifics of your compensation, you may be required to pay taxes on some of the funds that you receive. Let’s explore how much tax is paid on settlements and…
Read More About How Much Tax Is Paid on Personal Injury Settlements?Most personal injury cases don’t go to trial. In fact, according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, less than four percent of personal injury cases make it to trial. While chances are good that a given personal injury case will end with a settlement, sometimes the defendant and plaintiff cannot come to an…
Read More About Why Some Personal Injury Cases Go to TrialMediation can often feel like purgatory to those looking to get the compensation they and their family need after an injury caused by someone else’s wrongdoing. Once a settlement is made, it can still take some time to receive a check. For that reason, it’s important to look at how mediation settlement works, what happens…
Read More About What Happens After Mediation Settlement?Mediation allows many a personal injury case in Alabama to resolve quickly, confidentially, and amicably. However, the process takes time and compromise, especially if your goal is to reach the maximum fair settlement for your injuries and losses. In the best case, it can take a month or two, though it will take longer if…
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