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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Personal injury cases are legal disputes that occur when a person suffers injury or harm from an accident, and someone else is responsible for it. Personal injury claims include accidents while driving, medical mishaps, and injuries that occur while on public or private property. Below we will feature some of the more common types of…
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One of the most common categories of questions we have received on Law Call throughout the years is disputes between neighbors regarding trees. Here, we break down the law regarding these disputes. Law to Know: Alabama applies the doctrine of cujus est solum ejus est usque ad coelum et ad inferos, which is Latin for “To whomever the…
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Property owners have many issues, big and small, to contend with on a day-to-day basis. Mortgages, what security system to install, pest control, and landscaping are just a few. Consequently, protection from a lawsuit by a guest or even a trespasser may not be high on the list of priorities. Even still, injuries sustained by…
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Losing a loved one to death can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. But losing a loved one due to someone else’s actions can be even more devastating, especially if the loss was unexpected. Likewise, a person can bring wrongful death lawsuits against someone who, through intentional actions or negligence, caused another’s death. The deceased’s…
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Personal injury claims can be made if you are injured in a car accident, hurt at a business, are the victim of medical malpractice, and mishaps at someone’s home. Though there is a wide range of potential claims, the previous examples represent a few typical instances in which you would be eligible to seek a…
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Since the dawn of time, a game of tug and war has been played between insurance companies and policyholders. The battles can be brutal due to lost time and the methods insurance companies use to pay as little as possible to the injured party. That’s because when you file an insurance claim, the company may…
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Governor Kay Ivey amended the previously entered Safer at Home health order to mandate the use of face masks or other face coverings as of 5:00 pm on July 16, 2020. Click here to read the entire Amended Order. The Order was issued by the Alabama State Health Officer. This Order specifically states that it…
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