by Allen Ritchie | Nov 15, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
I hope you never, never have to watch a grieving parent explain the details of their child’s death. It is perhaps the most awful thing I have had to do in all my years practicing law. You cry, you try to talk, and you cry some more. Parents are not supposed to... by Allen Ritchie | Nov 1, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
There are real people on real Mobile streets who have been stopped and fined for holding a phone while driving. Why? It is against the law. The state-wide ban began in 2023, but it was not until this year that police and state troopers began the search for... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 21, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
It depends on several factors, but the answer may be yes. I’ll get to why in a moment. One of my greatest joys is being able to help Mobile area people injured by the negligence of drunk drivers. This type of accident really angers me. It is truly a type of... by Allen Ritchie | Oct 4, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
You dead yet? Well, Alabama is waiting around like in a movie scene where they read the will … except you don’t have a will. Know what happens? The state of Alabama has written one for you, and you might not like what it says. Really, you think the Alabama... by Allen Ritchie | Sep 20, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Those highway safety rails you see across the Mobile area may be worthless if you have an electric car. What did you say? Here is the shocking part: Electric cars would seem to be lighter since they do not have an engine. In reality, they are heavier—maybe thousands... by Allen Ritchie | Sep 6, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Let me share some of what I know about car insurance. You learn a lot when dealing with car wrecks in and around Mobile on a daily basis. Here we go, 5 things that might surprise you. Insurance goes with the car, but not if the driver lives with you. If you loan your... by Allen Ritchie | Aug 23, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
I guess the term personal injury is a bit odd. Aren’t all injuries personal? And let me tell you, if you get hurt, it is very personal to you. A decade or so ago, when I told people I was a personal injury lawyer, they looked at me a bit strangely, not... by Allen Ritchie | Aug 9, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
You fight the bugs, and we will fight the bug company. That is how it works in Alabama. You try to save your house, and we try to get you the money before the bugs eat it to the ground. Now, this does not mean that if the bug company just holds out, you will end up... by Allen Ritchie | Jul 26, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Have you had a car or truck wreck in West Mobile, Mobile/Baldwin Counties, or anywhere in Alabama? Let me be blunt. The insurance company that you expect to pay your medical bills and fix your vehicle is not your friend. It is a finely crafted machine designed to pay... by Allen Ritchie | Jul 12, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
First and foremost, if you were injured during the 4th of July holiday, it’s crucial that you seek immediate medical care. Your health and well-being should be your top priority. Plus, documenting your care is essential to successfully getting you the money you...