General purpose and use of building codes Counties and municipalities have a set of rules and specifications regulating the manner in which buildings are constructed. Collectively, these rules are referred to as the building codes. With few exceptions, these codes are adopted from model codes propounded by various agencies. The major modern codes are the [...]
If you've been involved in an automobile wreck, more than likely you're going to get a call from the insurance adjuster for the at fault driver. If you get that call, I wouldn't talk to them unless I've talked to an attorney first. It's important that you talk to a lawyer first before you talk [...]
Car accidents don’t happen every day, so when they do, most folks have a lot of confusion over what their rights are and what they are supposed to do. Alabama is considered a tort state for car insurance and accidents. That means that one party files a claim on another party’s insurance policy. If the [...]
Distracted driving, in one form or another, is the leading cause of accidents on U.S. roads. Today, with cellphones and infotainment systems, there are more ways for drivers to take their eyes off the road than ever before. When they do, it significantly reduces their reaction time and makes accidents far more likely. But what is distracted [...]
One of the simplest ways to defend oneself against a negligence claim is to simply blame the other party for their injuries. So if you’re in a car accident, your first order of business should be considering how to prove a car accident wasn’t your fault. This will determine everything from which insurance company will [...]
If you were in a car crash, there’s a good chance it happened at an intersection. At Petro Law Firm, we know that intersections are notoriously dangerous – and we’ve handled countless claims involving a failure to yield, speeding, or distracted driving. In this article, learn the essentials from a respected intersection accident attorney in [...]
Nothing is more frustrating that getting into a fender bender or a minor accident. You have things to do! As you’re waiting on the side of the road, you may wonder if reporting minor car accidents is even worth it. The answer, simply, is YES. Alabama law requires that you report any crash that [...]
It’s a call that no one wants to get. At Petro Law Firm, we mourn with our clients who lost a loved one due to another driver’s negligence or reckless conduct. If you’re dealing with this unthinkable situation, you need to understand your legal rights. In this article, we outline what happens when someone is [...]
After a serious accident, the timing of your lawsuit is critical. Unfortunately, many people don’t know how long after a car accident can you claim injury. When they wait too long, they may miss out on valuable compensation. In this article, Petro Law Firm explains Alabama’s filing deadlines and other timing issues that can significantly impact the [...]
In Alabama, fault plays an important role in an injury claim. Because we live in a tort or fault-based state, victims typically file claims with the at-fault driver’s liability insurer. However, how do you identify exactly who caused a crash? In this article, Petro Law Firm explains how determining fault by location of damage can help [...]
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