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Posted by Whit Drake  |  September 15, 2016

Insurance Claim Denial and Bad Faith in Alabama

Was Your Legitimate Insurance Claim Denied in Alabama?  Under Alabama law, insurance companies have a duty to fairly and timely adjust claims made. Frequently, especially during times of natural disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes, claims adjusters are so busy they neglect or deny legitimate claims. The usual remedy for an insured is to...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  August 16, 2016

Emergency Room Negligence in Alabama – EMTALA Claims

https://youtu.be/OsTRDh0ogdc   Emergency room negligence is fairly common in Alabama. Most Alabama hospitals use outside contractors to staff the emergency department and the doctors sometimes work very long shifts with few breaks. Additionally, the emergency room physicians are not usually board-certified in disciplines such as neurology, orthopedics or other areas and may not be...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  June 30, 2016

Always Notify Your Auto Insurance After An Accident

Many Alabama auto accident victims question whether they should notify their own auto insurance carrier after an accident. There are several reasons to do so and almost no reason not to so. First, your premiums will not go up solely because you notify them of an accident, especially if the accident was not your...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  May 20, 2016

Alabama Medical Errors: A Leading Cause of Death

A recent study, by two physicians, concluded that somewhere between 200,000 and 400,000 persons die every year in the U.S. from preventable medical errors. Drs. Martin Makary and Michael Daniel, of Johns Hopkins University Medical School, stated that "We have not as a country recognized the endemic problem of people dying from the care...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  March 14, 2016

Hit and Run Injury Law In Alabama

Hit and run accidents are very common in Alabama. The most serious, direct consequence to the injured victims is that they are left without any compensation (assuming the at-fault driver cannot be located). However, Alabama law does provide a opportunity for victims to be compensated so long as several things are proven. Step One:...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  February 17, 2016

What Is Contributory Negligence in Alabama Law?

https://youtu.be/zCbniuZpZBM   If I was partially at fault, can I still recover for my personal injury claim? Alabama law allows victims of negligence to sue for compensation for their injuries. However, in a personal injury claim, the legal doctrine of contributory negligence prevents the victim from recovering if they were also at fault for...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  January 8, 2016

Underinsured / Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Alabama

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVmpxeuO02U[/embed] Have You Been Involved in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver? Imagine you are driving to the grocery store to buy a few things for dinner.  You have a green light at the intersection ahead of you, but as you are driving through the intersection, another car runs the red light and crashes...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  December 7, 2015

Alabama Auto Accident Checklist

https://youtu.be/_K4bhJKFw54 Hundreds of Alabama citizens are involved in an auto accident everyday...some severe, some minor. Regardless of the circumstances, there are certain do's and don't's to remember. So, here are the top five do's and don'ts: Things To Do After a Car Accident in Alabama 1. Call the police and get an accident report...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  November 16, 2015

Do I Have a Hospital Negligence Claim?

Hospital Malpractice Claims in Alabama Many Birmingham medical malpractice attorneys in our state will not handle malpractice suits against hospitals or similar facilities. These lawsuits are time-consuming, expensive and complex. Alabama law requires the Plaintiff (person suing) to produce nursing experts who must establish that the hospital "breached the standard of care". Many potential...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  November 4, 2015

How Much Do Car Accidents Lawyers Charge?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c47BYs1zyHA[/embed] In Alabama, it is customary for victims of car accidents to pay a contingency fee to their personal injury attorney in Birmingham. While most other lawyers charge either a flat fee or work on a hourly basis, attorneys handling auto crashes involving injuries almost exclusively charge a percentage fee, meaning they get a...
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