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...
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...
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...
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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 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...
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...
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...
Alabama State Bar, Rules of Professional conduct, Rule 7.2 (e), requires the following language in all attorney communications: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
