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...
Accident Diary We often talk about what to do after an accident. I want to talk about what to do before there is an accident. In a few words, get insurance. I see it every day. Some people want to get the very minimum, and they think that is saving money. It is …...
Ticking Clock Your injury case needs medical proof. You just saying you are in pain is not as strong as an emergency room report. It has been my experience that a medically trained specialist has more impact on a jury or an insurance adjustor than a family physician....
Termites Termites are a real problem in Mobile, AL, and surrounding areas. In fact, Terminix, the pest control company, has named Mobile as the number 1 termite infested city in the country. It is easy to see why so many of us buy termite protection. Here is the...
Kids And Drinking Hold on to your cell phone. You are driving along with some of the safest drivers in the nation. Now if you are going down I-10 at rush hour, you might not think so, but the Allstate America’s Best Driver’s Report® 2019 lists Mobile as the...
Boat Accident There are two main ways to get you money after a boating accident, but they both center around suing. First, you can negotiate with an insurance company, because the insurance folk want to prevent a lawsuit, or file a lawsuit and let a judge or jury...
What is Personal Injury? A good lawyer is always looking to add money to your case. This mostly comes from knowing how insurance works … but not always. There is a statistic that is often cited stating people with an attorney tend to put more money in their pockets...
Insurance won't Even if you are 1% to blame for a traffic accident, you cannot collect under Alabama law. This may sound harsh … and it is … since Alabama is only one of a handful of states that treat accidents like this. The legal term is Contributory Negligence....