We have a new Alabama law and failure to comply could cost you about $200. Here is the short version: drive on the right unless you are passing. The law gives you a mile and a half to pass. Now, there are so many exceptions that the chance of you actually...
In a traffic accident case, it is everyone for themselves. And everyone wants something different. The guy who hit you wants to get out of it, the insurance company wants to pay less, and you want to be paid the most for your loses – both physical and mental. The...
The number one question I was asked this week was about big money possibly coming from opioid lawsuits in our state. This is not surprising … it is almost impossible to find someone who has not been touched by the opioid crisis. Mobile and surrounding areas have been...
Clients will sometimes tell me they want justice. I tell them that I can’t always get them justice, but I can get them money. Here is why. There are 2 different forms of legal action. These are criminal and civil. Criminal can get you justice and put someone in jail....
If you used the weed killer Roundup and have certain forms of cancer, a lawsuit against the chemical manufacturer Monsanto could mean money for you and your family. It could come from settlements resulting from class action lawsuits. Many of us throughout Alabama have...
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...