If you are hurt in an automobile accident, you need money to get your life back on track. Money to pay those medical bills and to compensate you for your pain and suffering. At the least, you need money to pay for car repairs. Where is that money coming from?...
If you are injured, the recovery can be long and painful. For many of us, these same qualities apply to life. So, it is not surprising that graduation advice can often work for both situations. In this graduation month, I am reminded of some tips offered in the...
Just because a doctor makes a mistake, it doesn’t mean there is a winnable lawsuit. In Alabama, medical malpractice cases are considered the most difficult type of injury cases to win. Here is a statistic that will shock you -- hold on, you will not believe it....
There are no laws against termites. There are laws against companies that say they will treat your home and do not. Termites have hit the Gulf Coast, creating millions of dollars in estimated damage. Let me tell you about two cases that should shock you...
Generally, you do not pay taxes on a personal injury settlement. Generally is the tricky part of that statement because sometimes you do. Now, please don’t rely on me for tax advice. The rules seem to change often, and there are lawyers and accountants who...
As the weather heats up, you see more people riding bicycles around Mobile. Sad to say, you also see more cyclists getting into accidents. So, if you get hit, does the law treat you like a walker or as a car driver? Here in Alabama, a bike rider is not only...
You know about the dangers of texting and driving. But now, you need to fear texting and walking … especially on a mountain … and especially if you are a male. A new study caught my eye because men are falling off mountains while holding their phones. At best,...
In Alabama, it is illegal for an employer to fire a worker who files a workers’ comp claim. Let me repeat that IT IS ILLEGAL FOR AN EMPLOYER TO FIRE A WORKER WHO FILES A WORKERS’ COMP CLAIM. If you are hurt on the job, one of the first things you should do is...
If you tried to get a new roof or a driveway poured, you know construction workers are in high demand in the Mobile area. They are so in need, and the pay is so high, that some Alabamians with little construction training are attempting to get into the trade....
Be on the lookout. Termites will soon be moving across the Gulf Coast, and Mobile and Baldwin County could be hard hit. The warmer temperatures will fully awaken the termites, and those bugs come out hungry. Here is my strong advice: Don’t rely on the bug guy...