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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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Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Alabama? How to Get Compensation When They Have No Insurance

Nearly one in five Alabama drivers—19.5% according to the Insurance Information Institute—operates a vehicle without proper liability insurance, making Alabama the 7th worst state in the nation for uninsured motorists. If you’ve been injured by one of these drivers, you may feel your options for compensation have vanished. They haven’t. At Strickland Law Group, attorneys

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Injured at Walmart, Target, or Another Store? Alabama Premises Liability Law Explained

The National Floor Safety Institute reports that slip and fall accidents account for over 1 million emergency room visits annually in the United States, with retail stores representing one of the most common locations. In Alabama, documented store accident settlements have ranged from $15,000 for minor injuries to $450,000 for serious permanent injuries according to

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Alabama 18-Wheeler Accidents: What Victims Receive in Settlements from Trucking Companies

A Montgomery family was traveling southbound on I-65 in June 2023 when a FedEx 18-wheeler crossed the median and struck their vehicle head-on near the Prattville exit. The father suffered a traumatic brain injury, the mother sustained multiple broken bones requiring three surgeries, and their two teenage children experienced serious injuries including fractured vertebrae. The

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What Happens If You’re Injured in an Uber? Your Complete Alabama Action Guide

Marcus was heading home from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in his Uber when another driver ran a red light and T-boned the vehicle on the passenger side where Marcus was sitting. In that split second, his life changed. He was confused, in pain, and had no idea what to do next. Should he call 911? Was

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How Much to Expect from an Uber Settlement: Real Alabama Cases and Settlement Amounts

Jennifer was heading home from dinner in downtown Montgomery when her Uber driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle in March 2024. She suffered a broken collarbone and missed six weeks of work. When she called Uber’s insurance, they offered her $18,000 to settle. She had no idea if that was fair

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Should You Take Your Personal Injury Case to Trial? A Simple Guide to Making the Right Choice

Sarah was hurt in a car accident in Montgomery in 2024. The insurance company offered her $85,000 to settle. Her attorney said they could probably get more if they went to trial. Sarah didn’t know what to do. She needed money for medical bills, but she also didn’t want to accept too little. This is

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When Alabama Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial: Real Jury Verdicts from Montgomery Courtrooms

An Alabama mother rejected a $400,000 pre-trial settlement offer in 2024 after an 18-wheeler rear-ended her vehicle. The jury awarded $2,812,000—seven times the insurance company’s offer. Post-COVID verdict averages in personal injury claims increased close to 50% compared to pre-COVID verdicts, with Alabama injury victims receiving over $97 million in jury awards during 2022 alone.

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The Hidden Dangers Around Montgomery: Rideshares, Airbnbs, and Slip-and-Fall Injuries Explained

Montgomery is changing fast. Uber and Lyft cars cruise from Maxwell Air Force Base to downtown entertainment districts. Weekend Airbnbs around Lake Jordan host bachelor parties and family reunions. New shopping centers rise while historic buildings decay. But with growth comes hidden dangers that send unsuspecting people to Baptist South and Jackson Hospital every single

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