Losing a loved one can be a gut-wrenching experience. When the death of your loved one occurs due to an accident or the negligence of others, that feeling of loss only deepens. Family members who have lost a loved one under these circumstances may be able to recover damages for their loss through a wrongful…
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When you’ve been injured in an accident, it is best to seek the services of a personal injury lawyer. Following an injury, financial hardships such as hospital bills and personal bills can build up before your wounds even start to heal. Altogether, the stress can be simply overwhelming. Personal injury lawyers will fight to get…
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If you have suffered an injury and received payments from your insurance provider, they may be able to collect money for your settlement from the party that caused your injury. This is possible due to a clause in your insurance contract called subrogation right. This allows a third party, usually a health, disability, or automobile…
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Property owners have a responsibility, or legal duty, to keep guests safe from injury while on their property. If someone is injured on a property, the owners could be held legally responsible for their injuries. However, the circumstances around the injury must meet specific criteria for owners to be held accountable. In Alabama, four primary…
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Under Alabama law, someone injured by a dog has multiple courses of action to pursue a case against the dog owner. Dogs are loyal and intelligent animals that many households treat like family. However, if the owners lack awareness and responsibility, dogs have the potential to be dangerous. As people spend more time outside and…
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A hospital lien is a common way for a hospital to protect itself by guaranteeing payment via a former patient’s personal injury settlement. Costly hospital bills can be a burden for many families. Medical bills resulting from car accidents, chronic illnesses, and unexpected emergencies can take a toll on a family’s finances. When someone arrives…
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Alabama law states that if someone is caught hurting a pet, they could be both criminally and civilly liable. If you have ever been in a situation where someone hurts your pet, you probably experienced a range of emotions from hurt and anger to heartbreak. After all, many people feel a very strong bond with…
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Whether a small boo-boo or an injury that requires hospitalization, a parent does not want their child to experience fear and pain. When parents have to deal with an injury to their child due to someone else’s negligence, it can be tough to balance the emotions and expenses that come along with it. Once the…
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Kids can get into all sorts of trouble when a responsible adult is not around. Even a child that has active and engaged parents can misbehave and cause havoc. So, what happens if a child causes damage to someone’s property? It may not surprise you, but parents can be held responsible and have to pay…
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