Proving liability for your vehicle accident is necessary to obtain compensation for your medical bills and other losses. Alabama has complex laws regarding liability, and insurance companies try to use these laws to their own advantage. If an insurer blames you for even a fraction of the accident, it can create obstacles to compensation and make your claim more difficult.
It is critical that you hire a car accident attorney to help prove liability and challenge any accusations against you of sharing liability. The right lawyer can ensure you receive the total compensation you deserve from liable parties.
Statistically, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ADOT), you have a 90% chance of getting into a collision during your lifetime.
Therefore, you need to make sure you’re covered when it comes to liability. Alabama drivers are required to purchase the state’s minimum amount in liability insurance, which breaks down as follows:
The at-fault driver’s insurance should cover you financially if you suffer injuries. You must prove liability to collect compensation, however.
Alabama is a fault state for car accidents. If someone causes an accident, they’re legally and financially responsible for the resulting damages. Some parties who are commonly liable for traffic crashes include:
You must identify the right liable parties and have evidence to prove their responsibility.
To prove fault or negligence in car accidents in Alabama, lawyers must prove the elements of negligence:
Other liable parties in a car accident claim may include pedestrians, property owners, passengers, or car manufacturers (if a defective part led to the accident).
If you’re a car accident victim in Shorter, Alabama, you’re entitled to recover different types of damages. These damages include:
Following an accident and injuries, you need to speak to a car accident attorney in Shorter, Alabama, immediately. The sooner you pursue the case, the better. Contact Luck Law today and schedule an appointment now.
Terry Luck has litigated and handled cases involving millions of dollars in dispute. If you are represented by a billboard or TV Lawyer, contact Terry Luck to clean up their mess and manage an aggressive defense.
Luck Law, LLC.
Tiernan (Terry) W. Luck, III
621 South Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-5455 office
(334) 263-1130 fax
The Law Offices of Tiernan (Terry) W. Luck III serve Montgomery County, Pike County, Dallas County, Macon County, Lee County including Montgomery, Troy, Pike Road, Shorter, Selma, and Tuskegee.
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