Buckle your seat belt! Following this timeless piece of advice is the single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others riding in your car in the event of a crash. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt is the most effective way to reduce the risk…
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Weather conditions often impact drivers on the roadways in Alabama. Unfortunately, inclement weather often contributes to an increase in motor vehicle wrecks. Rain, wintery conditions, and even bright sun or high wind may contribute to collisions. How Are You Responsible When Driving in Bad Weather Every driver must always use “reasonable care” whenever operating a…
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It can be difficult to know what to expect after you’ve hired an attorney to handle your personal injury case. At Timberlake & League, we try to do everything we can to help you understand the process, what you’ll receive from us, and what we’ll need from you. Here’s what you can expect after you’ve…
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Under most circumstances, a landowner in Alabama has very minimal obligation to trespassers. Typically, a landowner is only required to refrain from creating traps or otherwise intentionally injuring anyone who is trespassing or on their land without permission. With child trespassers, however, landowners owe a special duty to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries from…
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Timberlake & League attorney consultations are provided at no cost and are used to learn more about your background, the facts of your injury, and the impact of your injury on your home and work life. All of the information we collect is confidential. In the event you are unable to visit our office, we…
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Many personal injury attorneys prominently advertise that they do not charge any fee for initial consultations and that there is no fee unless there is a recovery. In reality, this is how almost every personal injury attorney operates. The majority of attorneys who handle personal injury cases work on what is called a “contingency fee”…
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There are serious legal liabilities that can come with gun ownership and use, especially anytime a firearm injures another person—whether done intentionally or even accidentally. If one person intentionally shoots another without legal justification, they can face criminal charges ranging from assault to murder and may face serious jail time or worse. However, the shooter…
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Errors in the prescribing and dispensing of medication are increasingly widespread problems that pose a significant danger to consumers. The Food and Drug Administration defines a Medication Error as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional,…
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Southern hospitality is a long-standing tradition in Alabama, and our residents take pride in offering guests food and drink — especially during college football season. However, if you are serving alcoholic beverages at a party, there are certain laws in Alabama that you need to understand and follow closely. Minors and Alabama Alcohol Laws Most…
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