{"id":391,"date":"2025-09-23T10:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T10:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/?page_id=391"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:40:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:40:44","slug":"auto-accident","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/?page_id=391","title":{"rendered":"Auto Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"391\" class=\"elementor elementor-391\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9f6269 e-con-full heading-container e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e9f6269\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96209c8 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96209c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tuscaloosa Auto Accident Attorney \u2014 Ford Firm (Randal S. Ford)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eea7adb elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eea7adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a style=\"text-align: center;\" href=\"tel:205.454.7500\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-phone\"><\/i> Call now: <strong>205.454.7500<\/strong> \u2014 <em>Free Consultation \u2022\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de24b51 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de24b51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1f95d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f1f95d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39de5cb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39de5cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-996d8b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"996d8b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-auto-accident-involving-two-cars-768x556.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1159\" alt=\"Rear end collisions. Car Accident Lawyers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-auto-accident-involving-two-cars-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-auto-accident-involving-two-cars-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-auto-accident-involving-two-cars-1024x741.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-auto-accident-involving-two-cars-1536x1112.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-auto-accident-involving-two-cars-2048x1482.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8b31ad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e8b31ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcc65e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcc65e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Auto Accident Attorney in Tuscaloosa, Alabama<\/strong><\/h2><p>Hurt in a car crash in Tuscaloosa or anywhere in Alabama? At the <strong>Ford Firm<\/strong>, personal injury and Tuscaloosa car accident lawyer <strong>Randal S. Ford<\/strong> has over three decades of trial experience representing injured drivers, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.<\/p><p>We fight to recover compensation for:<\/p><ul><li>Emergency medical treatment and hospital bills<\/li><li>Lost wages and diminished earning capacity<\/li><li>Pain, suffering, and emotional distress<\/li><li>Long-term rehabilitation, surgeries, and permanent disabilities<\/li><\/ul><p>Our firm moves quickly to preserve accident evidence, handle all insurance communications, and build the strongest possible case for trial.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab401dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab401dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1a779b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1a779b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Auto Accidents We Handle<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f17686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f17686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not all crashes are the same. Each type of accident involves unique causes, injuries, and insurance issues. The\u00a0<strong>Ford Firm<\/strong>\u00a0represents clients injured in:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d35fb3 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d35fb3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3d416c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b3d416c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ba51c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ba51c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rear-End Collisions<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Often caused by distracted driving or tailgating, these can lead to whiplash, herniated discs, and chronic pain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61ebb3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"61ebb3b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b687d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b687d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Head-On Collisions<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Among the most dangerous accidents, these frequently cause life-altering or fatal injuries due to combined speeds and force.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ba43e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ba43e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3857a15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3857a15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Side-Impact \/ T-Bone Crashes<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Common at intersections, often resulting from red-light running or failure to yield. Victims often suffer rib fractures, internal bleeding, or spinal injuries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60dfb81 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60dfb81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd7933b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd7933b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Multi-Vehicle Pileups<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Highway chain-reaction crashes require detailed accident reconstruction to determine liability among multiple drivers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8d2dd2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8d2dd2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e02162c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e02162c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Commercial Truck &amp; 18-Wheeler Wrecks<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Fatigue, overloaded trailers, and federal safety violations are common causes. Trucking companies often send investigators immediately, making fast legal response critical.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172a332 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"172a332\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4629a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df4629a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Motorcycle Accidents<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Riders face catastrophic injuries from even low-speed crashes. Common scenarios include drivers turning left in front of bikes or merging without checking blind spots.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90278cc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90278cc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46985df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46985df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pedestrian &amp; Bicycle Accidents<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Crosswalk violations, parking lot incidents, and distracted drivers often leave pedestrians with severe fractures or head trauma.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6604310 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6604310\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a61f7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a61f7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hit-and-Run Collisions<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Victims may rely on uninsured motorist (UM) coverage if the at-fault driver flees or lacks insurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03f76d7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03f76d7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-772f197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"772f197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rideshare Crashes (Uber\/Lyft)<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Determining whether the driver was \u201con the app\u201d at the time can change the insurance coverage available.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f96134e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f96134e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214fa9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"214fa9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Defective Vehicle Claims<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Tire blowouts, brake failures, and faulty airbags may create liability for manufacturers or maintenance providers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f99e4dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f99e4dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c32ed81 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c32ed81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c8b2d e-con-full areas-inner-cards e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92c8b2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9361821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9361821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Types of Injuries in Auto Accidents<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>An auto accident can cause injuries ranging from temporary to permanently disabling. Common injuries include:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lacerations and Deep Cuts:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Can require stitches, surgery, and often leave permanent scarring.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Broken Bones and Fractures:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Ranging from simple fractures to compound breaks requiring hardware and long rehabilitation.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Scarring and Disfigurement:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Visible injuries can create lasting psychological and social impacts.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Amputations:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Loss of a limb can completely alter daily life, career options, and independence.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Nerve Damage:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0May cause chronic pain, weakness, or paralysis.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Spinal Cord Injuries:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0From herniated discs to partial or complete paralysis.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Ranging from concussions to severe brain damage affecting memory, speech, and behavior.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Internal Organ Damage:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Such as liver, spleen, or kidney injuries, which may not show symptoms immediately.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Psychological Injuries:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health conditions stemming from trauma.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23b759e e-con-full areas-inner-cards e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23b759e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf26b9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf26b9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Important Alabama Auto Accident Laws You Need To Be Aware Of\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p>These Laws play an important role in auto accidents in Alabama.\u00a0 Knowing these laws can help you avoid losing your case!<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Two-Year Deadline (Statute of Limitations):<\/strong><\/span> Most injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years (Ala. Code <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.legislature.state.al.us\/code-of-alabama?section=6-2-38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 6-2-38<\/a><\/strong>).<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Guest-Passenger Law:<\/strong><\/span> Ala. Code<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.legislature.state.al.us\/code-of-alabama?section=32-1-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 32-1-2<\/a><\/strong> may bar recovery for non-paying passengers unless the driver acted willfully or wantonly.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Contributory Negligence Rule:<\/strong><\/span> Alabama bars recovery if you are even slightly at fault.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>UM\/UIM Coverage:<\/strong><\/span> Required unless rejected in writing (<a href=\"https:\/\/law.justia.com\/codes\/alabama\/2009\/Title32\/Chapter7\/32-7-23.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Ala. Code \u00a7 32-7-23<\/strong><\/a>).<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Wrongful Death Claims:<\/strong><\/span> Ala. Code<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.legislature.state.al.us\/code-of-alabama?section=6-5-410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 6-5-410<\/a><\/strong> requires claims to be brought by the estate\u2019s personal representative, with damages limited to punitive in nature.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05300ac e-con-full areas-inner-cards e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"05300ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77969b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77969b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\u201cDay in the Life\u201d Videos<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>In many severe injury cases, attorneys present a <strong>\u201cDay in the Life\u201d video<\/strong>\u2014a documentary-style film that shows a jury what an ordinary day looks like for the injured person. These videos capture how long it takes to get out of bed, the struggles of bathing or dressing, the need for medical equipment, and the emotional toll of depending on others. They are powerful tools to demonstrate the full human impact of an accident.<\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How Auto Accident Injuries Affect Daily Life<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>Auto accident injuries do not just involve physical pain\u2014they change every aspect of daily living:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>At Work:<\/strong> <\/span>An injured person may be unable to lift, bend, or sit for long periods. Memory issues from brain injuries or chronic pain may reduce performance or prevent returning to their career.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>At School:<\/strong><\/span> Students may struggle with concentration, mobility around campus, or simply keeping up with classes due to frequent medical appointments.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>At Home:<\/strong><\/span> Injuries can prevent victims from cooking, cleaning, driving, or caring for children. Family members often become caregivers, creating financial and emotional strain.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cabb3e e-con-full areas-inner-cards e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6cabb3e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f91c24b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f91c24b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What Determines the Value of Your Case<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>The value of a car accident claim in Alabama depends on multiple factors, including:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Medical Costs (Past and Future):<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Emergency room visits, surgeries, physical therapy, rehabilitation, prosthetics, and anticipated lifetime care.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lost Wages &amp; Future Earning Capacity:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Time missed from work, inability to return to the same job, or reduced ability to work full-time.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Permanency of Injury:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Scarring, amputations, spinal cord injuries, or brain injuries typically increase settlement or verdict values.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Degree of Fault:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Alabama\u2019s contributory negligence rule means that even being 1% at fault may bar recovery. Establishing clear liability is critical.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pain &amp; Suffering:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Both physical pain and emotional distress, including trauma-related anxiety or PTSD.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Loss of Enjoyment of Life:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0The inability to participate in hobbies, athletics, or family activities due to injury.<\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Punitive Damages:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Available in certain cases where the defendant acted recklessly, wantonly, or while intoxicated.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86f8ef5 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86f8ef5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddfe494 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddfe494\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-def868f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"def868f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ's<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f861641 accordian-elementor elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"f861641\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2600\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2600\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Alabama? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2600\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7212f99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7212f99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2600\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0ff88 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b0ff88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7512e64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7512e64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You generally have two years (Ala. Code <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.legislature.state.al.us\/code-of-alabama?section=6-2-38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 6-2-38<\/a>). Cases involving a city or county may require shorter notice deadlines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2601\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2601\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I sue if I was a passenger in the car? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2601\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b2bdc2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b2bdc2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0ad79d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0ad79d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Alabama\u2019s guest-passenger statute limits claims unless the driver acted willfully or wantonly. If you PAY the driver for the ride (gas money) you may be able to get around the guest-passenger statute.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2602\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2602\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if the other driver had no insurance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2602\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94d0c0f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94d0c0f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94ee7d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94ee7d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You may rely on\u00a0<strong>UM\/UIM coverage<\/strong>\u00a0or pursue other liable parties such as employers or manufacturers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2603\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2603\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What if I was partly at fault? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2603\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f09c955 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f09c955\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2603\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb37e14 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb37e14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f676c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42f676c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Under contributory negligence, even 1% fault can bar recovery. Legal representation is critical.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2604\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2604\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Will the insurance company pay my medical bills? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2604\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5abc49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5abc49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c06d550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c06d550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We fight to recover both present and future treatment expenses.\u00a0 If the insurance company PAYS YOUR MEDICAL BILLS <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>before<\/strong><\/span> you resolve your case it can affect the VALUE of your case.\u00a0 Use your health insurance, and if you do not have any, your attorney will help you with resolving your bills via their representation if possible.\u00a0 Alabama hospitals can file a STATUTORY LIEN against your settlement \/ case for medical services provided to you and your lawyer can negotiate to reduce the amount of medical bills in many cases.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2605\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2605\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long does a case take? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2605\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd302e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4cd302e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d283809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d283809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some cases can settle within months, while severe injury or wrongful death cases may take over a year due to litigation.\u00a0 Your case is ready for a settlement offer ONLY after your medical treatment is completed, you have reached your maximum recovery, and your future pain and suffering is determined.\u00a0 While lawyers can try and resolve your case &#8220;early&#8221;, the full extent of your medical treatment and damages provides the maximum evidence of the compensation that you deserve.\u00a0 \u00a0If your case has to be filed in Court, one of the considerations is the &#8220;court calendar&#8221;.\u00a0 Some courts take 3 to 5 years BEFORE your case can be tried before a jury.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2606\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2606\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are wrongful death claims different in Alabama? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2606\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4162990 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4162990\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15a75f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15a75f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, under Ala. Code <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.legislature.state.al.us\/code-of-alabama?section=6-5-410\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a7 6-5-410<\/a>, damages are punitive and only the estate\u2019s personal representative can file.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b251ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b251ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fordfirmlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/wmremove-transformed-1-rdkgnf11psc4hoqbk8z9yg6db0bbogi6xidw22zxpg.jpeg\" title=\"wmremove-transformed\" alt=\"Burned car from wreck. Tuscaloosa Car Accident Attorney\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f552ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f552ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30f7f25 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"30f7f25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f142d36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f142d36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b72bede elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b72bede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Alabama\u2019s Harsh Contributory Negligence Law<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alabama is one of only\u00a0<strong>four states<\/strong>\u00a0that still follows\u00a0<strong>pure contributory negligence<\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This rule means:<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>If the insurance company can prove you were even 1% at fault, you may recover nothing.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Because insurers aggressively use this rule to deny claims, it is critical that you speak to a Tuscaloosa accident lawyer\u00a0<strong>before giving a recorded statement or signing any forms<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33dc61e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33dc61e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Compensation You May Recover After a Car Accident<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Depending on your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical bills (past and future)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Surgery and specialist care<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Physical therapy and rehabilitation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lost wages and loss of earning capacity<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Property damage<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Permanent disability or scarring<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wrongful death damages (if a loved one was killed)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alabama wrongful death cases are\u00a0<strong>punitive-damages only<\/strong>, meaning the claim focuses on punishing wrongdoing rather than compensating survivors.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-699ce4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"699ce4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b30131 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b30131\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tuscaloosa\u2019s Most Dangerous Roads<\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Local crash data in Tuscaloosa, Alabama shows frequent auto collisions in the following locations:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>McFarland Boulevard (US-82)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Skyland Boulevard<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lurleen Wallace Boulevard<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>I\u201320\/59<\/strong>, especially near the Mercedes exit<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>15th Street<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>University Boulevard<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Greensboro Avenue<\/strong>, has shown an increase in accidents<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0i<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afa7056 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"afa7056\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How The Ford Firm Builds a Strong Case<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We gather the following information to build your case:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Police reports<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accident reconstruction evidence<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Witness statements<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Black box \/ electronic data<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical records<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lost wage documentation<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Photos, videos, and surveillance footage<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insurance companies defend aggressively \u2014 we prepare every case as if it is going to trial.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee8b53b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee8b53b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775bd51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"775bd51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"7502\" data-end=\"7534\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> Call The Ford Firm Today<\/h2><p data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7654\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=ford+firm+tuscaloosa&amp;rlz=1C1FHFK_enUS1136US1136&amp;oq=ford+firm+tuscaloosa&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgAECMYJxiABBiKBTIMCAAQIxgnGIAEGIoFMhAIARAuGK8BGMcBGIAEGI4FMggIAhAAGBYYHjIKCAMQABiABBiiBDIKCAQQABiABBiiBDIGCAUQRRg8MgYIBhBFGDwyBggHEEUYPNIBCDQ3NTBqMGo0qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7590\">Tuscaloosa Personal Injury Attorney Randal S. Ford<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"7590\" data-end=\"7593\" \/><strong data-start=\"7593\" data-end=\"7652\">205-454-7500 | Free Consultation | No Attorney Fee Unless We Win For Accident Cases<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7654\">Serving Tuscaloosa, Northport, Cottondale, Coker, Holt, Eutaw, Demopolis, Brent, Centreville, Woodstock, Carrollton, Aliceville, Fayette, Sulligent, Guin, Gordo, Brookwood, Vance, Moundville, Greensboro, Coaling, Lake View, Reform, West Blocton, Berry, Jasper, and all of West Alabama.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-087dd39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"087dd39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"279\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Settlements &amp; Case Recoveries<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"541\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Ford Firm works with a trusted network of attorneys to help injury victims recover the <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"406\">maximum compensation available<\/strong>. In some cases, this means partnering with other law firms to ensure every source of insurance and recovery is identified and pursued.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"743\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"571\">Every case is different.<\/strong> The results below are examples only. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results, as every accident depends on its own facts, injuries, and available insurance coverage.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\" \/><h2 data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"777\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Examples of Case Results<\/span><\/h2><ul data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1563\"><li data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1019\"><p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1019\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"793\">$150,000<\/strong> \u2013 Wrongful death insurance claim where the insurance company initially offered only $10,000. Recovery came primarily from stacked uninsured\/underinsured motorist (UM\/UIM) coverage from multiple family policies (Georgia case).<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1092\"><p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1092\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1034\">$160,000<\/strong> \u2013 Car accident injury settlement in Bibb County, Alabama.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1206\"><p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1206\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1107\">$100,000<\/strong> \u2013 Vehicle injury caused by a loose semi-truck tire striking a passenger vehicle on the interstate.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1268\"><p data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1268\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1220\">$53,000<\/strong> \u2013 Car accident settlement in Tuscaloosa County.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1330\"><p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1330\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1282\">$50,000<\/strong> \u2013 Car accident settlement in Tuscaloosa County.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1392\"><p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1392\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1344\">$40,000<\/strong> \u2013 Car accident settlement in Tuscaloosa County.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1433\"><p data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1433\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1406\">$40,000<\/strong> \u2013 Car accident settlement.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1499\"><p data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1499\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1447\">$16,000<\/strong> \u2013 Minor front-impact accident in Tuscaloosa County.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1563\"><p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1563\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1513\">$10,000<\/strong> \u2013 Small accident settlement in Tuscaloosa County.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1597\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Every Accident Has Value<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1695\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We believe <strong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1643\">every accident case has value<\/strong>. The value of your case depends on factors such as:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1842\"><li data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1715\"><p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1715\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Who was at fault<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1747\"><p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1747\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The severity of your injuries<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1784\"><p data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1784\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Medical bills and future treatment<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1811\"><p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1811\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lost wages or disability<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1842\"><p data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1842\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Available insurance coverage<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1907\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why Insurance Coverage Matters More Than Injuries Alone<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"2062\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many people are surprised to learn that the <strong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2027\">true value of an accident case is often limited by available insurance<\/strong>, not by how badly someone is hurt.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2223\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Most drivers are <strong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2096\">not wealthy<\/strong>, and in Alabama, the <strong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2174\">minimum required liability insurance is only $25,000<\/strong>. Serious injuries can easily exceed that amount.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2242\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Real Example:<\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2584\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A client had over <strong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2290\">$100,000 in medical bills<\/strong> after an accident. The at-fault driver had <strong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2350\">no insurance<\/strong>. Unfortunately, the client only had <strong data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2417\">medical payments (Med Pay)<\/strong> coverage, which pays medical bills only \u2014 not pain, suffering, or lost wages. She had <strong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2538\">no uninsured motorist coverage<\/strong>, leaving <strong data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2583\">no financial recovery available<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2627\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This situation is common \u2014 and avoidable.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2632\" \/><h2 data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2674\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Protect Yourself With UM\/UIM Coverage<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2816\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We strongly recommend that you <strong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2747\">call your auto insurance agent today<\/strong> and ask for <strong data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2815\">Uninsured \/ Underinsured Motorist (UM\/UIM) coverage<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2865\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why UM\/UIM Coverage Is Critical in Alabama:<\/span><\/h3><ul data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"3192\"><li data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2934\"><p data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"2934\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Alabama allows <strong data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2895\">stacking<\/strong> of up to <strong data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2934\">three vehicles per policy<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3015\"><p data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2945\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Example:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3015\"><li data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3015\"><p data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3015\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3 vehicles \u00d7 $100,000 UM\/UIM = <strong data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3015\">$300,000 in available coverage<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3090\"><p data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3090\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This coverage applies <strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3058\">in addition to<\/strong> the at-fault driver\u2019s insurance<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3091\" data-end=\"3192\"><p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3112\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">UM\/UIM can pay for:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3192\"><li data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3135\"><p data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3135\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3150\"><p data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3150\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lost wages<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3173\"><p data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3173\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Permanent injuries<\/span><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3192\"><p data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3192\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Future damages<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3324\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3274\">We recommend at least $100,000 in UM\/UIM coverage \u2014 $250,000 is even better.<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3277\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make sure <strong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3311\">all of your vehicles<\/strong> are covered.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3329\" \/><h2 data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3367\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Small Accident Cases Still Matter<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3482\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3400\">Small accidents have value.<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3403\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Even low-impact crashes can cause real injuries, lost work, and long-term pain.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3713\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Million-dollar settlements usually involve <strong data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3578\">catastrophic injuries and high insurance limits<\/strong>, but that does <strong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3601\">not<\/strong> mean your case isn\u2019t worth pursuing. Many fair and meaningful recoveries come from so-called \u201cminor\u201d accidents.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3718\" \/><h2 data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3763\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insurance Companies Are Not on Your Side<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3920\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Insurance companies do <strong data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3795\">not<\/strong> pay what a case is worth.<\/span><br data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3824\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">They pay <strong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3868\">what they think you will accept<\/strong> \u2014 and the less they pay, the better it is for them.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3984\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Do not let an insurance company decide the value of your case.<\/span><\/p><hr data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"3989\" \/><h2 data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4034\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Speak With an Attorney Before You Settle<\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4272\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you were injured in an accident, <strong data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4094\">call The Ford Firm<\/strong> for a free consultation.<\/span><br data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4122\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We will explain your rights, review your insurance coverage, and help you understand what your case may be worth \u2014 <strong data-start=\"4237\" data-end=\"4271\">before you accept a settlement<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4317\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4317\" data-is-last-node=\"\">There is no fee to speak with a lawyer.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cd1d5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cd1d5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"7502\" data-end=\"7534\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/svg\/1f4de.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcde\" \/> Call The Ford Firm Today<\/h2><p data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7654\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=ford+firm+tuscaloosa&amp;rlz=1C1FHFK_enUS1136US1136&amp;oq=ford+firm+tuscaloosa&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgAECMYJxiABBiKBTIMCAAQIxgnGIAEGIoFMhAIARAuGK8BGMcBGIAEGI4FMggIAhAAGBYYHjIKCAMQABiABBiiBDIKCAQQABiABBiiBDIGCAUQRRg8MgYIBhBFGDwyBggHEEUYPNIBCDQ3NTBqMGo0qAIAsAIA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7590\">Tuscaloosa Personal Injury Attorney Randal S. Ford<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"7590\" data-end=\"7593\" \/><strong data-start=\"7593\" data-end=\"7652\">205-454-7500 | Free Consultation | No Attorney Fee Unless We Win For Accident Cases<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7654\">We advance all case costs and take auto accident cases\u00a0 on a contingency fee basis &#8211; you don&#8217;t pay an attorney fee unless we win\u00a0 your case.<\/p><p data-start=\"7536\" data-end=\"7654\">Serving Tuscaloosa, Northport, Cottondale, Coker, Holt, Eutaw, Demopolis, Brent, Centreville, Woodstock, Carrollton, Aliceville, Fayette, Sulligent, Guin, Gordo, Brookwood, Vance, Moundville, Greensboro, Coaling, Lake View, Reform, West Blocton, Berry, Jasper, and all of West Alabama.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tuscaloosa Auto Accident Attorney \u2014 Ford Firm (Randal S. 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