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Contributory Negligence in Alabama Car Accident Claims: Why Fault Can Become an All-or-Nothing Question

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By Mark Palmer
| Lawyer Monthly Verified
At first glance, liability seems straightforward. Then the driver's insurer points to something else: perhaps the injured motorist was speeding slightly, looking away from the road, or failed to react as quickly as they could have. In many states, that kind of argument leads to a percentage. A jury might decide one driver was 90 percent responsible and the other was 10 percent responsible, then reduce the damages accordingly. The state continues to follow the doctrine of contributory negligence.
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By Mark Palmer
| Lawyer Monthly Verified
A broken arm gives people something to look at. There is a cast. An X-ray. Maybe a sling. Friends understand why you cannot lift something or why you need help carrying groceries. A brain injury can be very different. Someone can walk away from an accident, have a conversation, answer questions, and look more or less like themselves. Then they get home and realize they cannot concentrate on a television show. The following day, ordinary light feels too bright.
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The Empty Chair in Texas Injury Litigation: How Responsible Third Parties Can Reshape an Accident Case

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By Mark Palmer
| Lawyer Monthly Verified
A lawsuit can begin with two sides and end up being about someone who was never sued. That sounds strange, but Texas personal injury law makes room for exactly that possibility. Imagine a driver is injured when a delivery van crosses into the wrong lane. The injured driver sues the company operating the van. Months later, the company argues that a separate maintenance contractor contributed to the crash because of a mechanical problem.
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