Legal Question in Personal Injury in Alabama

Re: passenger in motor vehicle accident

There is an Alabama Guest Statute that basically states that a guest passenger in an automobile may not sue the driver of the vehicle. However, there are exceptions and other ways around the guest statute. Please call me at 205-458-1100, and I would be happy to talk to you in far more detail. The one piece of advice I would give you is not to try to settle this matter on your own with the insurance company.

Sincerely,

Sterling L. DeRamus

Attorney at Law

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

[email protected]

205-458-1100

205-602-2164

Re: passenger in motor vehicle accident

There is a guest passenger statute in Alabama which says you cannot sue the driver of the vehicle for simple negligence. If your daughter was a passenger in the vehicle, she would have to be able to prove that the driver was wanton (grossly negligent - drunk, excessive speed, etc.). There is a recent case which states that you daughter might be able to pursue her own uninsured motorist coverage if she has any. For example, if she lives with you and you have a vehicle with uninsured motorist coverage on it, she might be able to make a claim against your insurance carrier. Whether the father's insurance carrier will be liable for more than the medical payment benefits depends upon what the driver was doing at the time of the accident. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call (205) 254-3927.