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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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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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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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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Summer brings sunny days and soaring temperatures, and swimming is a reliable means to beat the heat. Swimming is fun, relaxing, and provides a low-impact workout. Likewise, owning a pool is a surefire way to maximize summer fun. You probably already know that pool ownership usually makes the owner an automatic host for summer parties. …
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