What should you do if you’re injured at work?
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,…
Read articleConstruction Site Injuries: Who is Liable?
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…
Read articleCommon Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries
In 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that there were 35,766 car crashes in the United States that caused people to die. Sadly, 5,500 of those deaths were motorcyclists. In Alabama alone, there were 78 motorcycle crashes which resulted in fatalities that year. Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting. But it…
Read articleAlabama Car Insurance: Minimum Coverage and Full Coverage Options
We recently prosecuted a horrific car accident case involving personal injuries and multiple wrongful deaths. Unfortunately, the responsible driver only carried the minimum limits of coverage. This is a problem that we see too often. In this case, we were fortunate to be able to make claims with our client’s insurance carriers for underinsured/uninsured motorist…
Read articleNegligent Entrustment in Alabama
Negligent entrustment is probably a term you’ve never heard before. However, it may come in handy if you’re ever involved in a car accident caused by another person. Negligent entrustment is when someone is legally liable for negligence because they provided another person with a dangerous instrument. As a result, that person caused injury to…
Read articleStay Safe with Winter Weather Driving Tips
Winter is filled with holiday activities, charming sights, smells, and sounds. Unfortunately, for some, those sights may be twisted metal, the smell of leaking gas, and the sound of sirens. Winter driving may become dangerous because road conditions can change quickly due to snow and ice. If you do not take proper precautions while behind…
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