Can an Injured Passenger Sue a Driver in Alabama?
Question: I was a passenger in my friend's car, and we had a wreck. I felt OK at the time, but now I am having back problems. My doctor says it may be from the wreck. Does my friend have to pay my medical bills? BILL: Does your friend have to pay? Well, no, and I...
Labor Day Accident. Don’t do this.
Question: My son is leaving for his first Labor Day holiday without me. Any advice if he gets into trouble? BILL: He can get into a lot of trouble over the Labor Day holiday … but I don't think you called in to hear about my youthful adventures. Instead, let me focus...
Why is the hospital putting a lien on me?
Question: I was in a wreck a couple of months ago, and I had three broken ribs and a broken leg. Since then, I received a letter from the hospital that they put a lien on me. What is this about? BILL: In brief, this is about the hospital getting paid. It might not...
Can you sue Mobile and Baldwin Counties?
Question: I fell on an uneven sidewalk and was badly injured. Shouldn’t the city pay me? BILL: Dealing with the government can be a complex and challenging process, whether it's for obtaining a license or handling an injury case. The reason for this is that the...
Do some areas pay more for a car wreck than Mobile and Baldwin Counties?
Question: I was in an accident. My cousin from another state was in a similar wreck and got twice the amount I did. Why? BILL: Some states do pay more in specific situations. I will tell you that some counties, even in the state of Alabama, have reputations for larger...
Call Bill: Shelf injures me at store. Who pays?
Question: I was hit by a falling shelf at a local supermarket. I was in the meat department when the shelf swung around and hit my elbow. Should the company pay me since the shelf had a defect? BILL: This is a common question I get. Your claim is most likely going...
Call Bill: Stolen Car Hits Me, Who Pays.
Question: I was traveling home from work and was hit by a stolen car that university police were chasing. They were out of their jurisdiction, and they chased him through a red light and into me. The insurance company of the stolen car wouldn't cover the accident....
Call Bill: Have You Seen a Motorcycle Wreck?
Question: My teenager wants to get a motorcycle. He is a good kid and responsible. What would you tell him? BILL: I hope you never have to see a motorcycle accident. They are some of the most disturbing images you can experience. I've had probably 30 motorcycle cases....