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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Slip and fall is a silly-sounding name for a serious situation. These dangerous accidents can be caused by wet surfaces, uneven carpeting, insufficient lighting, loose handrails, and so much more. The injuries can result in months, if not years, of recovery. My...
If you work on the rails, you are in one of the most dangerous professions in America. And this might surprise you – federal law and not state law can govern how much money you get for your injuries. Here is what you need to know: The Federal Employers...
Imagine that your child is seriously injured. How do you get the money to pay all those medical bills? What about your lost wages and emotional distress? Since a child cannot enter a contract to hire a lawyer or approve an insurance...
