Car Accidents
Fatal Car Accidents Are Still A Serious Concern in Alabama
Fatal Car Accidents Are Still A Major Concern in Alabama: Here’s What You Need to Know In 2016, crash fatalities skyrocketed across Alabama at an unprecedented rate. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the state is still experiencing fatal vehicle accidents at a rate higher than the national average, with almost 950 occurring…
Read MoreA Truck Accident Victim Gets the Help She Needs: Tamara’s Story
A Truck Accident Victim Gets the Help She Needs After a Head-on Collision: Tamara’s Story A Head-On Collision Changes Tamara’s Life Forever On an unremarkable February morning, Tamara entered the intersection of Cottage Hill Road and Lakeside Drive in Mobile, Alabama. Suddenly, a massive construction truck pulled into the intersection, turned left, and hit her…
Read MoreMadeline’s Story: Finding Peace After a Catastrophic Crash
Until Her Crash, Madeline Lived as an Active and Independent Woman Madeline loved to pack her days with activity. She had recently retired and was enjoying every minute of her post-career life: gardening, selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers’ market, spending time with her friends, children, and grandchildren, and working 30 hours a…
Read MoreMichael T.’s Story: An Injured Victim Demands Justice With Help From Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys
Michael Suffers Serious Injuries Due to a Company’s Negligence On his way to an appointment, Michael T. suffered a severe, disabling injury because of a company’s negligence. Unfortunately, Michael had pre-existing conditions that complicated his recovery, and he faced a difficult and uncertain path forward. (Due to a confidentiality agreement, neither Michael nor Andy Citrin…
Read MoreDid a Drunk or Drugged Driver Cause Your Crash? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you see someone veering all over the road, you likely assume they’re drunk, but there’s a good chance the driver’s impairment is at least partially due to drug use. As drug and alcohol use grows, our roads are becoming more dangerous. In this article, Andy Citrin explains the drugged driving problem, and what you…
Read MoreAlabama’s Distracted Driving Laws Don’t Work
Alabama’s Distracted Driving Laws Don’t Work — Contact Citrin Law Firm if You’ve Been Injured in a Wreck Like most states, Alabama has a law that limits texting and driving. But even though the police can stop you for texting while driving in our state, this law hasn’t reduced the number of fatal distracted driving…
Read MoreWho Pays When Delivery Trucks Cause Injuries?
Who Pays When Delivery Trucks Cause Injuries in Alabama? As home delivery services like Amazon and Shipt increase in popularity, our roads are becoming more congested with delivery trucks. Often, the drivers of these trucks work under tight deadlines and intense pressure from their employers. These factors inevitably lead to aggressive driving, distraction, and crashes.…
Read MoreWhat Every Crash Victim Needs to Know About Truck Technology
Today’s big trucks are complex machines filled with sensors, cameras, and tracking devices. Companies use these tools to track their drivers, but an experienced truck accident lawyer knows that the data from these devices can also identify the exact causes of a crash. In this article, we’ll explain how the experienced team at Andy Citrin…
Read MoreHit by a Drowsy Driver in Alabama? Here’s What to Do
At Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys, we understand the dangers of driver fatigue all too well after handling cases for many victims who were hurt by drowsy drivers. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that drowsy driving poses just as serious a danger as drunk or drugged driving. Keep reading to learn how you can prevent fatigue-related…
Read MoreImportant Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Car Accident Lawyer
When you’re in a car accident and you get hurt it can be a life altering experience. It’s scary, it’s a betrayal, and you’re wracked with anger and confusion. You have rising doctor’s bills, and you can’t work to make ends meet anymore. You’re likely suffering from mental and emotional trauma that affects your basic…
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