by Allen Ritchie | Nov 19, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
Could every car in the U.S. soon have a built-in breathalyzer? Here is the reality. Within 5 years, you might only be able to buy a car that prevents a drunk from driving it. Congress is paying for the development of new technology, which could, by law, be in... by Allen Ritchie | Nov 12, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
Well, yes. The state of Alabama can make you pay taxes. It can make you drive in the lane that is going forward. It can also make you pay for the groceries you take from the store. Now consider this, can it make you wear a seatbelt? Actually, it can’t do that.... by Allen Ritchie | Nov 5, 2021 | Termite Damage
Termite infestations are a harsh reality for many homeowners around the country. With a climate that is very termite friendly, Alabama has termites in all regions of the state. What’s worse, the climate in our state creates an environment where termites can be active... by Allen Ritchie | Nov 5, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
There is reportedly going to be less stuff on the shelves this November and December. The advice from many experts is to buy early, or you might not be able to find what you want. The solution of buying online may not work this year since web-based sellers also... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 29, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
There is a specific Alabama law about what happens if a child “tricks” during Halloween. Ok, the law covers the entire year, but let us concentrate on this weekend. Say your little zombie, pirate, or “Squid Game” worker decides to take... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 22, 2021 | Termite Damage
Termites are beneficial to the ecosystem but can wreak havoc on people’s homes in Alabama. There are early signs that a termite infestation is taking over parts of your property. If not addressed quickly, the damage could become dangerous and cause infections,... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 22, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
You probably have heard about the escaped zebras just outside Washington, D.C. They have been roaming freely for more than 50 days. The D.C. area is heavily populated, but still, the zebras have eluded animal control officials. It is probably just a matter of... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 21, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Getting into an auto accident can be a scary event, considering over 3 million accidents happen annually. Statistics from insurance providers show that drivers make one claim every 17.9 years on average, so you’ll need to know how the claims process works. You... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 17, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
If you are hurt on the water or the roads, different laws will determine what you might collect. Have you heard of admiralty law? Well, if you are hurt near Perdido Pass or off Dauphin Island, you will hear a lot about it. Here are some of the differences... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 8, 2021 | Allen A. Ritchie
If you thought that the pandemic meant that roads were safer because fewer people were driving, you would be wrong. Traffic deaths are up. For the first half of this year, traffic deaths in the U.S. increased by 16% over last year. This fact alone shows it is...