Alabama Personal Injury Blog

January 31, 2022 / Medical Malpractice

Alabama Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations

If you have a medical malpractice case in Alabama, waiting too long could prevent you from recovering compensation. Whether you were harmed while seeking a diagnosis, getting treatment, or undergoing surgery, you may have a valid claim against the doctor who treated you. The sooner you start your personal injury claim in Birmingham, the more time your Birmingham […]

July 26, 2021 / Truck Accident

$2,400,000 Settlement In A Trucking Accident Injury Case

After a truck accident left the injured party in need of compensation, Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers. handled the case on their client’s behalf. The case ended with a $2,400,000 settlement that put the client on the right track for recovery. *The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors […]

October 28, 2020 / Car Accidents

5 Steps To Take To Maximize Your Compensation After A Car Accident

If you were in a wreck, you likely have medical bills piling up. You may not be able to go back to work for weeks, month, or longer. You need to know how to get the most money possible to cover those costs and all of your other losses as well. Insurance companies are usually reluctant […]

July 11, 2020 / Workplace accidents

Common Workplace Accidents In Alabama And How To Avoid Them

We go to work to grow professionally and support ourselves and our families. Every day, we come to our workplace and perform our jobs without thinking that there is a chance we may get hurt. Unfortunately, workplace accidents are common in Alabama. Below, we discuss common workplace accidents and how to avoid them. If you’ve incurred injuries […]

December 11, 2019 / Bad Faith Insurance Claims

What To Do When Your Accident Claim Is Denied

Getting into a car accident is tough enough, but then afterward you have to deal with insurance companies. If you were hurt and are out of work, you may have significant medical expenses and lost wages. However, insurers often don’t make it easy to get compensated for the full value of your losses. If your […]

December 11, 2019 / Car Accidents

7 Ways To Lose Your Alabama Car Accident Case

Getting into a car wreck can be costly. Not only do you have to cope with a damaged car, but you may also suffer injuries that lead to missed work and expensive medical bills. However, if you are facing serious injury and a totaled car, Alabama does have “fault” rules in place. These require the […]

December 11, 2019 / Car Accidents

Top 7 Things Car Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You

Even though you pay insurance premiums and expect your insurer to live up to their end of the bargain when you file a claim with the help of a car accident lawyer in Birmingham, AL, insurance companies generally are more concerned with protecting their bottom line than paying you for a personal injury. Here are […]

December 26, 2016 / Personal Injury

Alabama Law On Dog Attacks

Under Alabama law, an owner of a dog can be held liable for injuries to another person. Depending on the specific circumstances of the case, a dog attack victim may be able to recover compensation for his or her injuries under Alabama’s dog attack statute, common law negligence, or premises liability, with the help of […]

August 8, 2014 / Defective Products

Asbestos Revisited: A New Autoimmune Disease?

Any product taken to market with limited testing and time spent monitoring the long-term effects of its usage may inadvertently cause extensive injury or death to patients, says the best personal injury Lawyer in Birmingham, Keith T. Belt. There appears to be a body of evidence supporting an association between asbestos exposure and auto-antibodies indicative […]

July 22, 2013 / Car Accidents

4 Dead, 7 Injured In Alabama Highway 431 Wreck

Vehicle accidents involving drivers and passengers unwilling to take the time and make the effort to utilize seat belts have become an increasing problem and no amount of legislation can replace sound judgment to curb this growing trend, Alabama car accident attorney Keith T. Belt says. Four car accident fatalities in Alabama and seven injuries have been confirmed as […]