Personal Injury
The Dangers of Electric Bicycles
Learning to ride a bike is a childhood milestone. But the bikes we learned on are very different from the bikes that are popular today. Electric bicycles are everywhere these days, and an increasing number of teenagers are using them. It seems, however, that there is more risk and responsibility involved than manufacturers and lawmakers…
Read MoreSeeking Damages for Scarring and Disfigurement in an Injury Lawsuit
In the aftermath of accidents like car crashes, dog bites, workplace accidents, or violent assaults, the consequences often extend beyond the initial injury. Severe lacerations, burns, or trauma can result in permanent scarring, altering one’s physical appearance and causing emotional distress. These scars, whether on the face or body, serve as constant reminders of the…
Read MoreSurvey Reveals the Threat of Social Media to Children
A recent survey from ExpressVPN illustrates the risks young children face on social media. The company interviewed over 2,000 children and their parents in the US and the UK about their social media usage and their feelings about it. Let’s take a look at the survey and find out how and where children are spending…
Read MoreAlabama’s Civil Legal Aid Organizations Do Great Work for the Community
Under the Constitution, you are guaranteed the right to a defense if you are accused of a crime. Public defenders have some of the toughest jobs there are – and some of the most necessary. But they only work in criminal defense, and folks all over Alabama often find themselves in the middle of complicated…
Read MoreWho’s Liable for a Crash at a Shopping Plaza?
Even though a large portion of Americans use online shopping platforms to buy items, many people still enjoy going to shopping malls and plazas. In fact, more than 100 million people visited a mall in 2018, which is about half of all adults in the United States. This means that shopping malls and plazas, like…
Read MoreThe Real Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Certain dangers are hard to take seriously when one knows (or thinks they know) they aren’t likely to actually happen. And the more dangerous something is, the less likely someone expects to face it. No one should live in constant fear or paranoia, but that doesn’t mean taking certain precautions is unreasonable or unnecessary —…
Read MoreMy Best Friend Wrecked My Car; Whose Insurance Pays?
Accidents happen, and depending on the circumstances, they can turn into minor embarrassments or major, life-altering occurrences and a million other things in between. When accidents involve motor vehicles, they become dangerous events with expensive, painful consequences that someone must pay for one way or another. Between injuries, property damage, lost wages, and any other…
Read MoreResidential Fires Are Not Always a Resident’s Fault
Few forces are more destructive and dangerous than fires and explosions. If they don’t take your life, they can leave you disfigured and disabled for years and years to come. As children, we’re taught certain ways to avoid burns in general, but adults have much more to worry about — accidentally creating the fire itself.…
Read MoreInjured in an Accident? What You Should Know About Future Care Expenses
As you know, we are personal injury attorneys, and our job and our goal is to secure financial compensation for the wrongly injured and harmed. A big part of that process is determining all of the expenses you have incurred as a result of your injury, and this includes all the expenses you will incur…
Read MoreWhat Are the Statutes of Limitations in Alabama Injury Claims?
If you sustain injuries because of a person or entity’s negligence in Alabama, you have a certain amount of time to file a lawsuit in order to preserve your claim for your injuries. Known as statutes of limitations, these deadlines vary by state. To help you file your lawsuit in a timely manner, learn about…
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