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The answer is very rarely which is unusual among all of the states. Here’s what I mean.
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“How do I find out how much insurance the other person has in my Alabama car wreck case?”
“How do I find out how much insurance the other person has in my Alabama car wreck case?”
So you’ve been in a car wreck, and you know the other side has insurance. Maybe it is State Farm, Allstate, Geico, etc.
Should I take pictures of my vehicle when I’ve been in a car wreck in Alabama?
A common question that comes to mind when we’ve been in a car wreck is, “Should I take pictures of my vehicle?”
The simple answer is yes.
Should I take pictures of my vehicle when I’ve been in a car wreck in Alabama?
A picture is worth a 1000 words
A common question that comes to mind when we’ve been in a car wreck is, “Should I take pictures of my vehicle?”
“Why is the defendant entitled to see my medical records?”
If we’ve been in a car wreck, and we’re suing the person who ran into us, we may wonder, “Why does the defendant get to see my medical records?”
This is a reasonable question because we know about HIPAA, which protects our medical privacy.
How do I find out how much insurance the defendant has in a car wreck case in Alabama?
If you’ve the unfortunate experience of being in a car wreck, you may wonder, “How do I figure out how much insurance the other person has?”
Pretty important question if you need money from the other side to compensate you for lost wages, pain and suffering, medical expenses, permanent injury, etc.
“What are the two reasons for punitive damages in Alabama?”
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When you’re dealing with a company that has wronged you, you may wonder, “Why are punitive damages so important?”
“What is the purpose of punitive damages?”
Punitive damages are an important part of the law but the business community has done a great job of “demonizing” punitive damages (except when a business has been harmed then it is “ok” to get punitive damages).
So what are punitive damages?
Punitive damages are awarded in rare circumstances where the defendant (the one sued) has caused injury intentionally or recklessly.
“How do I prove my Alabama car wreck was the fault of the other driver?”
Ultimately you show the jury enough evidence to convince them the other driver was at fault. So how do you do this?
Right After The Wreck
Take pictures of your car, the other car, the scene, and any injuries you have. Make sure to save those pictures on your computer and a back up — dropbox, google drive, etc.
“I have a previous injury that is now worse after my car wreck — can I be compensated?”
This is known as a “pre-existing” injury and you can still be compensated for a negligent person making your pre-existing injury worse.
Practical Reality
If you are over the age of 20, you likely will have some pre-existing injuries. Maybe in high school you hurt your knee. Or you hurt your back on your job.