Amusement parks have provided entertainment for hundreds of years. They feature special rides like the Tilt-a-Whirl, roller coasters, and many other kinds of attractions. But it’s not all fun and games. Lurking among the laughter and thrills is the darker side of amusement parks. There were an estimated 1,224 ride-related injuries in the U.S. and…
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Attorney Michael Timberlake joined Ron Sykstus as a guest on his podcast, Next Lawyer Up. Ron Sykstus, an attorney with the law firm of Bond & Botes, started the Next Lawyer Up podcast as a way to connect with his fellow lawyers and open the door for more personal conversations that go beyond the law.…
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Spending a day or weekend on Alabama’s scenic lakes and rivers is an opportunity for boating enthusiasts to relax, fish, sightsee, or party. Yet, boating fun can quickly be replaced with terror when someone on the water causes accidents. In 2021, 4,439 recreational boating accidents occurred across the U.S., causing 2,641 injuries. (Source: U.S. Coast…
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Imagine cruising down the highway on a sunny day, feeling the wind in your hair, and enjoying the freedom of the open road. Suddenly, your car’s brakes fail, or the airbags deploy without warning, turning your leisurely drive into a nightmare. This terrifying scenario is more common than you might think. In Alabama alone, thousands…
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The Alabama Department of Human Resources (ADHR) reported 9,407 adult abuse or neglect cases in 2021. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a severe problem that has devastating consequences and affects all racial and ethnic groups. Nursing home abuse takes many forms, including mental abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. All too often, your loved one may not…
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Accidents on the roads, highways, and byways in the U.S. are frequent. There were 5,250,837 motor vehicle accidents in 2020 according to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Commercial trucks and passenger cars are responsible for many of those accidents. However, semi-trucks tend to do more damage than cars due to the size difference…
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Millions of vehicles drive U.S. roads daily. With this substantial number of vehicles on the roadways, it is reasonable to believe countless preoccupied, fatigued, inexperienced, and negligent drivers are behind the wheel. Accidents occur regularly. In Alabama alone, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported 138,827 car accidents in 2020. Some were minor collisions that…
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Have you been injured while on the job? Sounds like the beginning of every personal injury commercial you’ve seen, huh? Unfortunately, the question is not as trivial as you may think. The U.S. Department of Labor reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2021. With such a high number of injuries occurring yearly,…
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Construction sites are a safety threat, no matter the size of the project. Construction workers must work in the elements, maintain awareness of traffic and heavy machinery, cross narrow planks several stories above the ground, and evade electrocution. As a job description, dangerous is an understatement. The U.S. Department of Labor reported 250 injuries or…
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