Thinking of getting married? The Alabama marriage law has changed. You had better make sure you are doing it right. Here are the main things you need to know: No More Marriage Licenses In fact, you fill out a form and have it notarized. Then file it with the Probate...
Month: August 2019
AL Law, Teens and Drinking
Allen's Answers Each year, there is a new crop of teenagers asking about alcohol and parents trying to deal with this new part of growing up. I will let you be the parent, but I will be the lawyer. Here is the law in Alabama: No one under the age of 21 can legally...
School Buses, Alabama & the Law
Courtesy: k12 alabama Here is a good rule to follow: stop when a school bus stops. There are some exceptions, but generally cars on both sides of the street must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading. If you think that is too much, let me tell you about our...
Welcome To Our Blog
We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Medical Consent Forms and Alabama
Medical Consent A doctor has a responsibility to inform you of any risks to medical treatment and get your consent to the procedure. Failure to do that and you can sue – with at least a chance of winning. But only a chance. Medical malpractice cases are...
Medical Consent Forms and Alabama
Medical Consent A doctor has a responsibility to inform you of any risks to medical treatment and get your consent to the procedure. Failure to do that and you can sue – with at least a chance of winning. But only a chance. Medical malpractice cases are considered the...
A Bad Tattoo? Can I Sue?
Ticking Clock I was asked this week about the statute of limitation … on a tattoo. This was the question: can I sue over a bad tattoo? Here is the answer most every lawyer will give you, “Maybe.” There is one thing I will definitely tell you. If you are saying the...
E-Scooters and Mobile Roads. Know Before You Try.
Courtesy: Ford E-scooters should be good for the injury business. I am sure they said that when the first car went down a dirt road. Here is the news – the Alabama governor has signed a bill that basically says let’s get the technology rolling and clears the legal...