Defense attorneys push mediation after depositions because it consistently produces lower settlements than trials. After depositions reveal your case strength, insurance companies promote mediation as a cost-saving measure—for them, not you. The timing isn’t coincidental: they’ve seen your cards and calculated exactly how little they can pay. Understanding Post-Deposition Mediation Dynamics Mediation after deposition fundamentally…
Motorcycle riders in Alabama face a sobering reality: they’re 28 times more likely to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled than passenger car occupants. Behind each statistic lies a story of shattered lives, mounting medical bills, and legal battles against insurance companies that view riders as reckless rather than vulnerable road users. Understanding…
Insurance companies contact accident victims within 48 hours of a crash, armed with calculated offers designed to close claims for pennies on the dollar…before victims even understand their injuries’ full extent. These rapid-fire settlements prey on financial desperation and legal uncertainty. Understanding First Settlement Offers First settlement offer car accident situations arrive when accident victims…
A fully loaded 18-wheeler barreling down Highway 78 through Oxford weighs up to 80,000 pounds—forty times heavier than the average passenger vehicle sharing the same road. When these commercial giants collide with smaller vehicles, the physics are unforgiving, and the legal aftermath proves equally complex. Understanding Truck Accidents in Oxford, Alabama Truck accidents in Oxford…
Every three minutes, a child in the United States visits an emergency room due to a preventable injury—and Alabama families face unique challenges when navigating the legal aftermath of these incidents. When accidents harm children, the path to fair compensation involves distinct legal considerations that differ significantly from adult personal injury cases. Understanding Child Injury…
A new Alabama law that took effect on October 1, 2025, fundamentally changes how law enforcement agencies handle body camera footage requests, creating significant implications for personal injury attorneys, civil rights advocates, and citizens seeking justice. House Bill written by State Representative Juandalynn Givan establishes clear procedures for when and how body camera video can…
Alabama has joined the majority of states in restricting minors’ independent medical decision-making, raising the age of medical consent from 14 to 16 years old. Senate Bill 101, which took effect on October 1, 2025, represents a significant shift in how medical decisions are made for Alabama’s youth, strengthening parental rights while maintaining critical exceptions…
A fourth arrest in the Montgomery, Alabama downtown shooting that claimed two lives and injured twelve others highlights the complex legal landscape facing victims of criminal violence in Alabama. The October 4, 2025 tragedy, which unfolded in the capital city’s crowded nightlife district following the Tuskegee-Morehouse football game, demonstrates how victims and their families can…
Two Piedmont residents killed in head-on crash on Alabama 9. Learn about wrongful death and injury claims after fatal collisions.
The intersection of Highway 90 and I-10 became the scene of another tragic loss on November 2, 2025, when a motorcycle collision claimed the life of 25-year-old Brandon Wescovich and left his passenger fighting for survival. This devastating accident underscores the unique dangers motorcyclists face on Alabama’s highways and the critical importance of understanding legal…