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William Powell of Powell & Denny
Who Pays My Medical Bills After a Car Wreck in Alabama? You are injured in a car wreck caused by another driver. An ambulance takes you to the emergency room, where doctors order X-rays, a CT scan, and other tests. You are discharged with instructions to see a specialist, but before that appointment even occurs, Read More
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What Happens When You File a Car Wreck Lawsuit in Alabama? Most people injured in an Alabama car wreck would prefer to settle their claim without going to court. They want their medical bills paid, compensation for their lost income, and an opportunity to move forward with their lives, and honestly-most claims do settle. But Read More
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How Long Do I Have to File a Car Wreck Lawsuit in Alabama? After a serious car wreck, most people are concerned about medical treatment, getting their vehicle repaired, and returning to work. Filing a lawsuit may be the last thing on their minds. The insurance company may still be investigating the accident. Your doctor Read More
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Injured While Working in an Alabama Manufacturing Plant? Know Your Rights Manufacturing workers help keep Alabama’s economy moving. From automotive assembly plants and steel mills to poultry processing facilities and smaller machine shops, thousands of Alabamians spend their working days operating equipment, handling materials, and keeping production lines running. But manufacturing work can also be Read More
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Can I Get Social Security Disability After a Serious Car Wreck? You were seriously injured in a car wreck. You have undergone surgery, attended physical therapy, and followed your doctor’s treatment recommendations. Months later, you still cannot return to work. Perhaps your back injury prevents you from lifting heavy objects. Maybe you suffered a traumatic Read More
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What If My Injuries Permanently Prevent Me From Working After an Alabama Car Wreck? A serious car wreck can change your life in ways that go far beyond medical bills. Perhaps you worked in construction for twenty years, but a back injury now prevents you from lifting heavy materials. Maybe you were a truck driver Read More
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Why Is Tow-Truck Driving One of Alabama’s Most Dangerous Jobs? Imagine standing beside a disabled vehicle on Interstate 65 at night. Cars and trucks are passing only a few feet away, some traveling at highway speeds. You are trying to attach a winch cable, secure a damaged vehicle, or load a car onto a flatbed. Read More
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Can I Recover Lost Wages If a Car Wreck Keeps Me From Working in Alabama? You were injured in an Alabama car wreck. Your doctor tells you that you cannot return to work until your injuries improve. Meanwhile, the bills keep coming. You may have used your vacation time, exhausted your sick leave, or gone Read More
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Can I Recover Compensation for Chronic Pain After an Alabama Car Wreck? You were injured in an Alabama car wreck. You received medical treatment, followed your doctor’s recommendations, and expected to recover-but months later, you are still hurting. Perhaps you have persistent neck pain, headaches, burning sensations in your legs, or back pain that makes Read More
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The Insurance Company Says the Car Wreck Didn’t Cause My Injury. How Do I Prove It Did? You were injured in an Alabama car wreck. The other driver received a traffic citation, and the insurance company may even admit that its driver caused the collision, but when you submit your medical bills, the insurance adjuster Read More
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