Personal Injury Blog

What is MCS-90?

In 2019 alone, there were at least 180,000 commercial auto accidents. In these situations, nearly 100,000 people sustained injury. This should be relatively unsurprising, as commercial drivers handle large machinery, work long hours, and often carry hazardous material. Given these statistics, it’s easy to understand why most commercial auto companies are mandated to have MCS-90… read more

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer?

Legal representation shouldn’t be reserved solely for dramatic situations worthy of their own HBO miniseries. It’s very possible that you will find yourself in need of legal representation at some point in your life. Car accidents, divorce negotiations, traffic violations, estate planning, slip & fall injuries, company mergers, and wrongful termination are just a few… read more

Causes & Symptoms of Cephalohematoma

Birth injuries cause pain and suffering for the infant and the parents. Some birth injuries are caused by negligence and medical errors. Other injuries are due to conditions beyond anyone’s control. Understanding birth injuries to the head can help parents evaluate their legal options for medical malpractice claims. Cephalohematoma is a birth injury that occurs… read more

Types Of Car Accidents Injuries in Alabama

Recent statistics show that a car accident was reported in Alabama every three to four minutes. With stats like that, it’s not surprising that a person gets injured in a traffic crash in Alabama every 11 minutes and 5 seconds.  No two accidents are the same and the types of injuries naturally vary, but there… read more

Breaking Down 4 Common Symptoms of PTSD After a Car Accident

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition caused by experiencing or witnessing a frightening or traumatic event. PTSD could come from being injured or losing a loved one abruptly. It can happen if you’re involved in a car accident. When individuals suffer severe injuries in a car accident, the possibility of suffering from… read more

Understanding Herniated Disc C4/C5 and C5/C6 Injuries

Car accidents and falls are common causes of neck injuries. These personal injury accidents can cause chronic pain and debilitating conditions for individuals. Two of the most common neck injuries occur at the C4/C5 and C5/C6 vertebrae.  What is the Cervical Spine? The spinal column is made up of the tendons, muscles, and bones that… read more

Nine Factors That Determine How Much You Can Expect from a Car Accident Settlement in Alabama

Car accidents are stressful and traumatic events. They also represent one of the leading causes of personal injury in the state of Alabama. In the aftermath of a collision, you have the right to seek financial recovery. If you or someone you love is planning to seek compensation, you may be wondering how much you… read more

What Exactly Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers in Alabama?

After a car accident in Mobile, you may have the right to sue other parties for your injuries. In the state of Alabama, as in other states, it is required by law that any plaintiff who brings a lawsuit against another party notify that party of the lawsuit. This is known as service of process… read more

What Happens When You are At Fault for a Car Accident in Alabama?

Even the most cautious, safest drivers can be involved in a car accident. It only takes a small mistake or error in judgment to result in a traffic accident. In a second or two, you can cause a crash. How can a car accident happen to someone who is a safe driver? You could reach… read more

Rear End-Collision Injuries in Alabama and How You Can Recover

A rear-end collision happens when the front of a vehicle slams into the rear of a vehicle. Rear-end crashes are often referred to as “fender benders” because the front fender strikes the other car’s rear fender. Calling the crash a fender bender makes it sound as if a rear-end collision is not a serious car… read more