Whether you have a personal injury case depends on several factors, including the circumstances of your injury and the applicable laws. Here are some general guidelines to help you determine if you have a potential personal injury case: Did you…
A persistent issue in the area of uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) car insurance coverage is that of stacking. What is “stacking?” Stacking simply refers to being able to combine coverage limits, which are the maximum amounts your insurance will pay you for…
By: Virtus Law Group, Birmingham Alabama. What insurance is available when you’re the passenger of a vehicle involved in a car wreck and injured? As is often the case in legal questions, it depends. Scenario 1: The driver of the…
By: Virtus Law Group, Birmingham Alabama. In Alabama, there are generally two types of damages you can recover if you have been injured in an auto accident. One of these types is compensatory damages, which exist to compensate the…
By: Virtus Law Group, Birmingham Alabama. Premises liability typically comes into play in personal injury cases when the injury is caused by an unsafe or defective condition on someone else’s property. Alabama premises liability categorizes visitors into three classes:…
By: Virtus Law Group, Birmingham Alabama. According to a 2021 report from the Insurance Research Council, about one in eight drivers don’t carry car insurance. Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage allows you to recover damages that you incurred in an…
By: Virtus Law Group, Birmingham Alabama. After you’re injured in an accident, you and your attorney will discuss how the accident occurred and who bears the legal responsibility for it. In some instances, another party is the sole cause…
I was injured on the job and I am unable to work while I’m recovering. What is TTD? If you are injured on the job in Alabama, you may be eligible to receive benefits under workers’ compensation. One of the…
By: Ray Foushee, Attorney, Virtus Law Group, Birmingham Alabama. What is a Wrongful Death Claim in Alabama? Alabama Code 6-5-410 is the statute that provides for wrongful death actions. It defines wrongful death as “the wrongful act, omission, or…
By: Ray Foushee Attorney, Virtus Law Group, Birmingham, Alabama. Workers Compensation laws can be very specific, that is why it is very important to do a few things as soon as possible after your on-the-job injury. One of the first…
