by Allen Ritchie | Jun 28, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
This may shock you. It makes sense, but it is still shocking: More pets are lost during the 4th of July holiday than at any other time of the year. The problem (I believe): Fido does not like fireworks. I have two pieces of advice and a little bit on the law. First... by Allen Ritchie | Jun 14, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Days of filing your claim and getting your money may be over. If those days ever existed. Here is what is happening with the insurance industry and how it impacts you. The theory of insurance is that we all pool our money, and then if one of us gets into trouble... by Allen Ritchie | May 31, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Boating accidents seem to be on people’s minds around here, and summer has just started. My partner Jason Steele and I have seen an increase in calls to the office. Here is what we see and what you need to know. BWI (boating under the influence) is a real thing.... by Allen Ritchie | May 22, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Summertime. Summertime. Summertime. Perfect for fun and death on the road. Not quite the optimistic message you were hoping for? As the temperature rises, so does my accident caseload. My observation is reinforced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While I... by Allen Ritchie | May 3, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie, Firm News, Termite Damage
The fight is on here on the Gulf Coast. First, you fight the termites and then the termite protection company. You must wonder, what did you buy protection for? Let me explain a little about what is going on and what you can do. My advice is to first get a lawyer who... by Allen Ritchie | Apr 13, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
The number one question I receive this time of year is: will the government take a share of my personal injury settlement? This is an important question because the money is meant to help you get back to where you were before the accident, and if the government... by Allen Ritchie | Apr 5, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
My father’s advice was if a trooper approaches you, put your hands on the steering wheel to stay out of trouble. Now, if you want to keep out of trouble, you may have to grab the steering wheel all the time. The one-year grace period for the new distracted... by Allen Ritchie | Mar 27, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie, Firm News
If you are in a wreck and want that check, DO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. I guess I have said this a thousand times. Now, one thousand and one, DO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. The reason should be obvious: insurance adjusters will read your Facebook, Instagram, or... by Allen Ritchie | Mar 20, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Let me tell you the story of an Alabama man who was almost killed by a healthcare professional. His doctor prescribed a drug, but the pharmacist gave the man a different drug. If taken, that drug would have probably sent him into cardiac arrest and most likely... by Allen Ritchie | Feb 23, 2024 | Allen A. Ritchie
Auto insurance rates are increasing dramatically. Here is what you need to do — get uninsured motorist coverage now. This insurance is specially designed to cover YOU from the driver with little or no coverage. Here is my thinking. As insurance goes up,...