When you hear a coach say, “Keep your eye on the ball.” The advice may be to the players … and to the fans. Here is why. As a rule, the law says if there are inherent dangers in watching a sport and you decide to attend, you are responsible for any injury. So,...
Pick your danger. Neither is good. Do you want big semi-trucks parked just off the road, or do you want sleepy drivers hopefully making it to their destination? Here is the real problem. According to a national truckers safety group, there is only 1 parking...
You could lose thousands of dollars after an accident. Why? You undervalued your car. Here is the sad truth. If your vehicle is damaged after an accident, it is worth less money. You may think that fixing it is enough, but when you go to sell it, you will see much...
If you are hurt while riding in an Uber, who pays? It seems like Uber would, but that is not always the case. Uber has been known to fight claims from passengers even though the company holds a $1,000,000 policy meant to protect riders. The major problem that I...
First, the law part. If you get hurt, you generally sue the person responsible. In Alabama, if you are even 1% at fault, you get nothing. In every state, if you are 100% at fault, you get nothing. So, members of the jury, I present our case. The sounds of a woman...
It may all be for laughs in the movies, but real slip and fall accidents can be deadly. Falls are often listed as the third largest cause of death for Alabama workers. Yes, death. The average cost of medical care is more than $30,000. Though people often think...
We deal with the problems of termite infestation and protection policies all year long. Just because you think summer is ending does not mean your bug problem has vanished. Here is the truth. Yes, termites are most active in the spring and summer. However, that...
With the last big summer holiday here, I could tell you about increased traffic, drinking, and accidents. But you know all that. However, here is something you may not know. The traditional barefoot activity of putting your feet on the dashboard could mean serious...
What is the number one question I get? Not surprisingly, it is "What is my case worth?" This is not because of greed but rather because injured people need money to care for their families and to get better. The soft answer to the question is – It depends. The real...
Taking the keys away from an elderly driver is never easy. I know this firsthand. But it is an issue that needs to be dealt with – not only for their safety but for everyone else's. Don't expect the state of Alabama to help you. Our state has some of the most...