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How Witness Statements Can Strengthen Your Alabama Car Crash Case
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPThe moments following a car crash are a blur of twisted metal, screeching tires, and high-running emotions. In this chaos, determining what happened and who is at fault can be incredibly difficult. While drivers involved in the collision have their own versions of events, these are often colored by shock, self-interest, and the trauma of […]
Back-to-School Pedestrian Safety: Legal Rights When Children Are Injured in Alabama School Zone Crossings
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPThe end of summer signals a familiar shift for families across Alabama. Backpacks are filled, school bells begin to ring, and the quiet neighborhood streets once again fill with the energy of children walking and biking to school. This return to routine, however, brings a heightened need for caution. School zones, designed as safe havens […]
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Alabama Car Crash Cases
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPAfter a serious car crash, the immediate aftermath is chaotic. The physical evidence—skid marks on the pavement, the position of the vehicles, the crumpled metal—offers clues, but it does not always tell the whole story. While eyewitnesses can describe what they saw, their perspectives can be limited or even contradictory. When the cause of a […]
How Speeding Contributes to Car and Truck Accidents in Alabama
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPIt happens in an instant. One moment, you are driving down an Alabama highway like I-85 or a local road in Montgomery; the next, you are caught in a maelstrom of crushing metal, shattering glass, and violent force. The jarring impact is often the result of a single, preventable choice made by another driver: the […]
The Importance of Uninsured Motorist Insurance for Alabama Drivers
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPCar accidents are an unfortunate reality on Alabama roads, and while we hope for the best, it is always wise to prepare for the worst. One critical aspect of that preparation involves a type of coverage many drivers overlook: uninsured motorist (UM) insurance. While every driver in Alabama is legally required to carry liability insurance, […]
Summer Construction Zone Crashes in Alabama: Who’s Liable When Orange Barrels Are Involved
/by McPhillips Shinbaum, LLPThe summer months in Alabama often bring with them road trips, vacations, and, unfortunately, a significant increase in highway construction. As orange barrels and cones become a familiar sight, so too do the risks associated with navigating these temporary work zones. Accidents in construction zones can be particularly complex, often involving unique circumstances that differ […]