Written by Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Last Updated : February 7, 2022
You might wonder whether you should hire a lawyer after a car accident. Although you have a general understanding of a lawyer’s role in a car accident claim, you might not know the specific tasks they complete. You can expect your car accident attorney to provide legal representation and guidance. They will protect your rights…
Read More About What Car Accident Lawyers DoYou aren’t required to hire a car accident lawyer after a minor crash. However, you should consider the benefits of seeking legal representation from someone with experience. Leaving the accident scene without reporting what happened to the police can have severe repercussions. In Alabama, the driver of a motor vehicle must report a crash to…
Read More About Why You Should Get a Lawyer for a Minor Car AccidentInsurance 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?Our team of Birmingham car accident attorneys has seen many cases where the cost of losses and injuries resulting from a car accident exceeds the limits of the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. In these types of cases, it can be difficult for the victim to recover the full amount of compensation that they deserve. In…
Read More About When Car Accident Claims Exceed Insurance LimitsBeing involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and stressful experience, and the last thing you want to deal with is the legal and financial ramifications of being in one. One of the most important steps in the aftermath of a car accident is reporting it to your insurance company. In this post,…
Read More About Reporting a Car Accident to InsuranceOne of the first things a personal injury attorney will do when taking on a new client is to request surveillance footage of their car accident. This footage can provide valuable evidence to show who was at fault for the accident and can be crucial in securing fair compensation for any damages or injuries you…
Read More About Requesting Surveillance Footage of Your AccidentObtaining 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. After you reach a settlement, you may still wait some time to receive your check. Therefore, it’s essential to understand how mediation settlements work, what happens after you finalize a…
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