It is no big secret that the construction industry is dangerous. There is a high risk of accidents among workers, and injuries at construction sites can be serious, even fatal. This is because of the site environment where loose beams, heavy equipment, and unstable work platforms are common. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports…
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Losing a loved one due to the neglect and carelessness of others is a terrible blow to families that may leave ongoing emotional scarring. In addition to the emotional trauma, the family may also face significant financial difficulties with the loss of the deceased. Sometimes, compensation provided by a wrongful death lawsuit may ease this financial…
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Health insurance is a common component of everyday life. In the event of a medical emergency, a person can use it to cover expensive healthcare costs. Health insurance can also cover routine exams and checkups. However, navigating health insurance coverage can be an enormous task. Although auto insurance and health insurance are separate forms of…
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Slip and fall lawsuits are quite common in personal injury law. These falls can occur while on the job, at a business, or even in someone’s home. Slips or trips can be caused by dangerous conditions such as wet or slick surfaces, low lighting, faulty railings, torn carpeting, and a host of other reasons. In…
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Car accidents are generally frightening experiences. Even a low-speed fender bender has the potential to produce a startling crunch of metal and the explosive deployment of airbags. Following an accident – if you are not at fault – you must deal with the reality of attempting to get compensation for damages you may have sustained…
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Update: Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a statement (as of August 3rd, 2021) on the state’s vaccine passport law and clarified that employers are allowed to require employees to get vaccinated. Many workers are asking whether employers can require the COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible for it. The short answer is maybe. Read…
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There are countless television shows and movies depicting lawyers and courtroom proceedings. Still, they don’t quite go behind the scenes to properly show the effort it takes (e.g., paperwork, investigations, information gathering, etc.) to bring a lawsuit to life. If you are curious about how a lawsuit works, here’s a bit of insight into the…
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Driving someone else’s car can be risky and expensive if you are ever involved in an accident. No matter how carefully you drive, the unexpected can occur. Likewise, there are some important matters to consider before getting behind the wheel of another person’s vehicle. At the top of that list is who is actually responsible…
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In Alabama, civil cases filed seeking money damages are assigned to a designated court depending on the amount of money that is at stake. Cases can be assigned to one of three courts: Circuit Court: The Circuit Court handles all cases where the amount claimed is greater than $20,000. District Court: The District Court is…
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