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Alabama Personal Injury Timeline: How Long Does a Case Take?

Aug 31, 2026 | Personal Injury, Spencer W. Jones

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes An Alabama personal injury timeline can range from several months to a year, depending on the injuries, medical treatment, available evidence, insurance negotiations, and whether a lawsuit becomes necessary. While waiting can be frustrating, resolving a claim before the full effects of an injury are understood may leave important losses …

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Gov. Ivey Awards $1.4 million to Help Crime Victims in the Wiregrass

Jan 28, 2021 | Miscellaneous

According to data distributed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, almost 23,000 Alabamians were victims of reported violent crimes in 2019. The crimes committed included: assault (i.e. domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse) burglary robbery homicide Victims of these crimes may suffer physical and emotional trauma that they need help to overcome. They may also …

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Federal Grant Could Bring Economic Change to Dothan and Enterprise

Oct 27, 2020 | Miscellaneous

Last month city officials across the Wiregrass received welcome news from the federal government about the awarding of a $450,000 grant. The grant comes from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program. The BUILD program helps fund infrastructure projects across the nation. The Wiregrass grant is one of …

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Injured at Work: What You Need to Know

Jun 5, 2019 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Work-related injuries occur more often than most people would expect and can include anything from unhealthy exposure to chemicals, burns, and falls to dismemberment, serious debilitation, or death. It is important for individuals who are injured at work to understand their rights before proceeding. What Makes a Personal Injury Work-Related? While the question may sound …

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Understanding Chapter 13 Repayment Plans

May 13, 2019 | Bankruptcy

While many people in financial distress think of debt consolidation as the way to go, there is also the option of setting up a repayment plan under Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While it can be a good option for many, make sure you understand how it works before proceeding. Read on to learn about the specifics …

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Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Jan 14, 2019 | Social Security Disability

Social security is, for some people, the only means of income in their retirement years. And for those who require medical attention or expensive treatment, normal social security benefits may not be enough and you might need an SSDI Attorney. To ensure receipt of the maximum possible award, it is critical to understand the program …

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How Your Personal Injury Claim is Handled

Dec 1, 2018 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Personal injury claims are generally defined as those in which one party demands money from a second party due to fault in a traffic accident, a medical malpractice case, or workplace related accident. The majority of these cases (95-96 percent) are settled out of court for an amount agreed upon by both parties. Personal Injury …

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Can You File Bankruptcy Again if You Filed in the past?

Can You File Bankruptcy in Dothan Again if You Filed in the past?

Oct 8, 2018 | Bankruptcy

Have you filed bankruptcy in Dothan, AL in the past, but you are facing another financial crisis now? You may wonder if you could file bankruptcy again to help ease your financial burden. The simple answer is, “Yes, you can file bankruptcy again.” Bankruptcy law does allow those who have previously filed to file again …

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Bankruptcy May Remove a Judgment Lien from Your Property

How Can Bankruptcy in Dothan Help with Foreclosure?

Jun 4, 2018 | Bankruptcy

Have your finances gotten so overwhelming that you find it difficult to keep up with your mortgage payments? Do you think foreclosure on your home could happen? It may be time to consider filing bankruptcy in Dothan. While bankruptcy cannot get rid of your mortgage, it could help delay or stop a foreclosure. The main …

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5 Reasons Why Bankruptcy is Usually Better than Debt Consolidation in Dothan

Apr 14, 2018 | Bankruptcy

While each individual case is different and no two situations are identical, you may want to consider bankruptcy before traveling down the path of debt consolidation. There is nothing inherently wrong with debt consolidation, but it is often a process that drags on for years. Bankruptcy, while having an effect on your credit report, can …

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