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winter road before a car wreck due to bad weather
Car Wrecks and Bad Weather

Weather conditions often impact drivers on the roadways in Alabama. Unfortunately, inclement weather often contributes to an increase in motor vehicle wrecks. Rain, wintery conditions, and even bright sun or high wind may contribute to collisions. How Are You Responsible When Driving in Bad Weather Every driver must always use “reasonable care” whenever operating a…

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Client and insurance provider shake hands after client wins case and insurance obtains subrogation
I’ve Hired an Attorney. Now What?

It can be difficult to know what to expect after you’ve hired an attorney to handle your personal injury case. At Timberlake & League, we try to do everything we can to help you understand the process, what you’ll receive from us, and what we’ll need from you. Here’s what you can expect after you’ve…

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Pools are considered attractive nuisances in Alabama.
Attractive Nuisances in Alabama

Under most circumstances, a landowner in Alabama has very minimal obligation to trespassers. Typically, a landowner is only required to refrain from creating traps or otherwise intentionally injuring anyone who is trespassing or on their land without permission. With child trespassers, however, landowners owe a special duty to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries from…

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William Messervy and Will League working with personal injury clients
5 Expectations For Your Attorney Consultation

Timberlake & League attorney consultations are provided at no cost and are used to learn more about your background, the facts of your injury, and the impact of your injury on your home and work life. All of the information we collect is confidential. In the event you are unable to visit our office, we…

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Personal injury attorney calculates his pay after a client wins their case
How do personal injury attorneys get paid?

Many personal injury attorneys prominently advertise that they do not charge any fee for initial consultations and that there is no fee unless there is a recovery. In reality, this is how almost every personal injury attorney operates. The majority of attorneys who handle personal injury cases work on what is called a “contingency fee”…

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Revolvers can cause shooting injuries in Alabama.
Shooting Injuries in Alabama

There are serious legal liabilities that can come with gun ownership and use, especially anytime a firearm injures another person—whether done intentionally or even accidentally. If one person intentionally shoots another without legal justification, they can face criminal charges ranging from assault to murder and may face serious jail time or worse. However, the shooter…

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