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Representing Yourself in an Alabama Personal Injury Case

Nov 29, 2024 - Personal Injury by

What if you’ve been injured in a truck accident, car accident, swimming pool injury, or some other accident that was caused by the negligence of another? Can you represent yourself in Alabama? The short answer is yes, but most people with experience in the law don’t recommend it. Nearly all attorneys who represent harmed individuals in an Alabama personal injury case work on a contingency fee, which means you won’t owe them any fees unless you win your case.

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Bus Accidents and Your Legal Rights

Oct 31, 2024 - Bus Accidents by

In the United States, we rely upon buses to transport people within our cities and towns, to perform long-distance transportation, and to carry children to and from school.  Each year, it’s estimated that up to 700 million people travel by bus. These bus passengers and their families have a reasonable expectation that they will safely arrive at their destinations. The term “bus” refers to large private and public vehicles that transport passengers for a fee. In Alabama, this includes:

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Injured During a Crimson Tide Game Day: What Are Your Legal Rights?

Sep 30, 2024 - Personal Injury by

Alabama football is a way of life in Tuscaloosa. With the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide commanding the respect of those following the college football scene, game days bring tens of thousands of fans to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the surrounding areas. While these events are thrilling, they can also be chaotic. From packed parking lots to rowdy tailgates and crowded stadium seating, the potential for accidents and injuries is high.

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Personal Injury and Premises Liability

Aug 30, 2024 - Personal Injury by

Premises liability is a type of law that arises out of personal injury claims arising from accidents and injuries occurring on another’s property. If you’ve had an accident from a slip and fall in a hardware store, from tripping over an obstruction in the stadium bathroom, or from falling down the post office stairs due to broken stones, you may have a premises liability case. 

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Pedestrian Safety: Here’s What You Need to Know

Jul 31, 2024 - Personal Injury by

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a beautiful and historic city with a tight-knit community, but it is not exempt from having issues with pedestrian safety. With more and more people and cars hitting the road, it has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. Understanding the local safety concerns and pedestrians’ rights to pursue legal recourse in the event of an accident is paramount in helping to create safer communities and ensuring that victims are fairly compensated for losses. Below, our Tuscaloosa injury attorney discusses what you need to know to stay safe as you move throughout the city.

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Defective Medical Devices and Your Legal Rights

Jun 28, 2024 - Defective Medical Devices by

Medical devices play a crucial role in diagnosing, preventing, and treating various health conditions. However, when these devices are defective, they can cause severe harm, leading to physical, emotional, and financial distress. Understanding your legal rights is essential if you or a loved one has been affected by a defective medical device. Here’s an overview of the legal landscape surrounding defective medical devices, including types of defects, liability, and steps to take if you are affected.

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Truck Accidents and Insurance Company Offers

May 31, 2024 - Truck Accidents by

According to TRIP, a National Transportation Research Nonprofit, in 2022, Alabama’s freight system moved 590 million tons of freight, valued at $448 billion. The TRIP report also found that 15 percent of travel on Alabama’s Interstate highways and 20 percent of travel on its rural Interstate highways is by combination trucks.

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Uninsured Drivers: Seeking Compensation After an Accident and Understanding Your Rights

Apr 30, 2024 - Car Accidents by

Dealing with the aftermath of an uninsured driver can be a nerve-wracking experience, particularly when attempting to seek compensation for accident-related damages. In Alabama, as in other states, the path to recovering compensation from an uninsured driver requires the ability to navigate through various legal complexities and comprehend all available routes to reach the sought-after goal. Below, our Tuscaloosa accident attorney discusses the steps individuals can take to effectively pursue compensation after a motor vehicle accident.

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Injured in an Accident? How to Know if You Should File a Personal Injury Case

Mar 29, 2024 - Personal Injury by

Car accidents, bike accidents, dog bites, slips and falls, construction accidents, and workplace accidents — these and many other accidents are daily occurrences here in Alabama. Such accidents often upend the lives of those who suffer from them. If you’re involved in a personal injury accident like this, you may lose your mobility, suffer chronic or acute pain, be unable to work, and otherwise suffer injuries that change your life. Even if your injuries are not catastrophic, you may lose some income while you recover, have aches and pains, and suffer from other compensable after-effects. Is there recourse when such accidents happen? 

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Alabama Personal Injury Frequently Asked Questions

Feb 29, 2024 - Personal Injury by

The unexpected happens, well, unexpectedly!  Car accidents, construction accidents, truck accidents, swimming pool injuries, and many other types of accidents and injuries occur frequently in people’s lives.  When the unexpected happens, contact a Tuscaloosa personal injury attorney at Cross & Smith, LLC to learn more about the options available to you. The following frequently asked question will give you a bit of background into the legal world of personal injury law. 

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