January 2026

Rideshare accident

Injured in an Uber or Lyft in Alabama? The 3 Insurance Periods That Determine Your Compensation

A 2024 study published in the Journal of Safety Research by the University of Illinois Chicago found that one-third of rideshare drivers have been involved in a crash while working. When Alabama legalized ridesharing statewide in 2018 under Ala. Code § 32-7C-1, it opened the door to convenient transportation but also created a complex insurance […]

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Truck accident costs

The Hidden Costs of Commercial Truck Accidents: What Insurance Companies Don’t Tell Alabama Drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that trucking accidents resulting in injuries cost victims approximately $200,000 in recoverable losses, while fatal truck crashes exceed $3.6 million in total damages. Yet most Alabama accident victims accept settlements covering only a fraction of these amounts. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, 8,579 trucks were involved

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Uber accident

Uber Accident Near the State Line? Why Your Case May Span Alabama, Georgia, or Beyond

According to Uber’s US Safety Report published in August 2024, the rideshare giant recorded 101 deaths in 91 fatal incidents during the 2019-2020 reporting period alone. When an Uber accident happens near a state border—like the busy corridors connecting Alabama and Georgia—victims face a maze of conflicting laws, insurance policies, and jurisdictional questions that can

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Uber arbitration

Did Your Child’s Uber Eats Order Just Strip Away Your Right to Sue? What Alabama Families Must Know

In September 2024, a New Jersey appeals court ruled that John and Georgia McGinty could not sue Uber after their driver ran a red light and caused a devastating crash—because their minor daughter had clicked “agree” on an Uber Eats order months earlier. According to a 2024 study published in PLOS One, over 99% of

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