Kids and Drinking The legal term is called Minor in Possession (MIP). The real-life experience is a call from the local jail. It is just about summer and for many Alabama teens that translates to let the party begin. It is a party that can have serious ramifications....
Month: April 2019
Alabama Kids, Boating and Drinking
Boat Accident As we head into summer, please take a few minutes to talk to your kids about boat safety. I can see your eyes roll. I understand. I grew up in and around the water of Mobile and my eyes have rolled for decades as people tried to talk to me. However, as a...
Why Do You Need a Lawyer to Fight the Insurance Company?
Insurance won't After a serious accident, even lawyers hire lawyers to help fight the insurance company. Here is the major reason: they need to get better while someone else jumps through the hoops required to get an insurance company to pay. There are some other...
Can Alabama Pull You Over for Holding a Phone?
Distracted Driving Should you hold your phone and drive in Alabama? Our legislature is considering a ban. Some states already do prohibit it – one of those is Georgia. You should know by now that you cannot text and drive in Alabama. I mean, you can physically do it,...
Can I Sue If I Signed a Waiver?
Medical Consent Can you sue if you signed a waiver? Yes, you can sue. The real question is — can you win? The court does not look favorably on deceptive language which is only designed to protect a business from financial loss. Here are some things to consider: No...