When the accident occurs through no fault of your own, you rely on the other driver’s insurance company to address your claims. They may offer you a quick settlement but, before you accept, there are many things you should know.

The Damages You Can Recover

Under Alabama law, you have the right to monetary damages when the car accident occurred through the fault or recklessness of the other driver. Damages may include reimbursement or compensation for:

Read more ...

Alabamians who are facing legal issues often wonder where they can go to obtain relief. The best way to determine this is to first learn a little bit about how the state's court system is structured.

Lower Level Courts

There are three "lower level” courts in Alabama:

• District Court, which handles torts, small claims, family, and juvenile matters
• Probate Court-where cases concerning estates and adoptions are heard
• Municipal Court, which primarily handles cases dealing with traffic infractions and municipal ordinance violations.

Read more ...