Injured? Why a limited amount of time to sue in Alabama?

Question: Wait too long, and the court kicks your accident case out. Why? JASON: Yes, it is true. Once that time passes, you will get nothing … ever. So don’t be lazy about getting your money. In Alabama, the standard time limit to file a personal injury lawsuit...

Injured, Do I Have to Hand Over My Clothes?

Question: I fell at a store. Now the Insurance folk want my clothes. Why? JASON: Stop. This may be a trick. Here is what you need to know. Did your clothing—like a long skirt, slick boots, a big hat, or any other item—contribute to the accident? That’s what they are...

Suing the Uber Driver After a Wreck

Question: An Uber or Lyft accident. Is it like being a passenger in a friend’s car? JASON: Not in Alabama. Plus, getting you paid can be complex, and you may need a lawyer to figure it out. Here is the big difference: You are dealing with a business, not an...

AL Law: Work Is Making Me Sick

Here, in and around Mobile, we can work in some dangerous situations and with some very dangerous chemicals. Not feeling well? Don’t think your illness is just part of getting older. It could be that your job is literally killing you. This happens more often...

Injured by Moon Pie. Can I Sue?

Question: If a Moon Pie injures me, can I sue? JASON: Really, you want to tell a jury in Mobile that a pastry hurt you? Well, happy Mardi Gras. Seriously, the question is not, can you sue, but rather, can you win? I am going to guess that you were hit by a Moon Pie...

Road Rage on Alabama Roads

Aggressive driving has become increasingly common in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. It may surprise you to learn that over half of all accidents in the area are caused by aggressive driving. Yes, more than half. Here at the office, I see two significant factors coming...

Snow and Insurance in Mobile

Question: Snow damage and insurance in Mobile, AL. Now what? JASON: Never filed for snow damage? Well, neither have many of your neighbors here in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The first thing to know is that snow damage coverage is like any other disaster coverage…...