On April 4, 2024, the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee admitted a bill that would severely curtail the rights of injured people. This Alabama tort reform bill, designated SB 293, would alter current laws to further protect corporations and insurance companies. We do not know whether the bill will become law. […]
Hundreds of winter car accidents have occurred due to the terrible driving conditions the last few days in north Alabama. Many people are left wondering what car insurance covers after a car accident in wintry conditions. If one of those people is you, here’s a quick summary of what you […]
As of January 1, 2024, it will be illegal to hold a cell phone while driving on Huntsville roadways in almost all situations. It is now time for everyone in Huntsville and the surrounding areas to familiarize themselves with the new Huntsville traffic law. Huntsville’s New Traffic Law Prohibits Physically […]
This blog post is a summary of attorney Bart Siniard’s continuing legal education presentation for CLE Alabama on December 15, 2023 hosted by the University of Alabama School of Law. In this presentation, we cover everything lawyers need to know about Alabama uninsured/underinsured motorist litigation. More than half of car accident […]
Motor vehicle collisions continue to be the leading cause of death in the category of unintentional incidents. And it’s not getting any better. According to a new study by UAB, fatal car accidents in Alabama have increased by 26% from the year 2020 through 2022. The statistics get worse. The state […]