Can I recover if I was partly at fault in Alabama?
Answer: Alabama’s contributory-negligence rule makes partial fault a serious issue, but an insurance company’s accusation is not the same as proof.
Complete Explanation:
In Alabama, contributory negligence can bar recovery if the injured person’s negligence contributed to the accident. This makes Alabama different from many states that reduce recovery by a percentage of fault. However, the insurance company must prove its defense. It is not enough for an adjuster to simply claim you were speeding, distracted, or could have avoided the crash. The evidence must support that argument. A lawyer can challenge unfair blame with photos, witness statements, crash reconstruction, traffic laws, vehicle damage, phone evidence, and expert testimony.
