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 must...
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...
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...
A common injury for many workers in Alabama is slipping and falling while on the job. These injuries can be very serious when the victim hits their head or injures their back or legs in any manner. Broken vertebrae and hips are common results of slip and fall...
Some insurance companies are using COVID and the resulting lack of jury trials to drastically underpay Alabamians involved in traffic accidents. The result is that victims can be left with large medical bills to pay. Here is how it works: insurance companies...
Residents in nursing homes in Alabama are typically treated the same as they would be if they were at home with family members or caring for themselves. However, some situations occur when residents don't get the proper nutrition that they need, resulting in serious...
If you’re in a wreck in Alabama, don’t leave any money unclaimed. It is surprising how many people try to settle their own case only to get pennies on what should be dollars. From my years of experience in settling car accidents, here are some of the overlooked...
I like to keep you up to date on changes in the law that might affect you. You can file this one under “Only in Alabama.” With public schools back in session, you might be interested in a new law going into effect. It is now legal to teach yoga in our state’s...
In Alabama and across the United States, 2020 saw fewer people on the road. At first glance, this might be expected to lead to fewer auto accidents with injuries and fatalities. However, a report says that this is not the case. Fatality statistics yield surprising...
Hospitals can and do sue injured patients over unpaid medical bills. Here is what might shock you. Alabama law states that a hospital or emergency room provider can put a lien on any patient’s injury case judgment or settlement. In short, that means the health...
