Personal Injury
Residential 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…
Read MoreExcessive Use of Tylenol and OTC Painkillers Is Causing Severe Health Problems
Some of the common reasons people use self-medication include allergies, coughs and colds, fever, pain, heartburn, and diarrhea. While most drugs require a prescription, consumers generally don’t need a prescription to buy an over-the-counter, or OTC, drug. These medications, however, come with risks, and we believe those risks are important to understand. A June 2021…
Read MoreAll About Accidents and Soft Tissue Injuries
Dealing with a sprained ankle can be just as painful as dealing with a fractured bone. Pain is pain. Further, if the sprained ankle is not treated immediately, this type of soft tissue injury can easily become serious and long-term if not taken seriously. When your muscles, tendons, nerves, or ligaments experience trauma, you have…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Summertime Bike Accidents
The summer months typically see a rise in traffic accidents. North Alabama and other parts of the country often see a spike in drunk driving accidents during holiday weekends, and an increase in motorists taking road trips also means an increase in crashes. Tourists in Huntsville and Decatur who aren’t familiar with local roadways also…
Read MoreCan I Sue If My Child Gets Hurt on a Playground in Huntsville?
Children need to get their energy out, and the playground is the perfect outlet. Parks and playgrounds are great ways for children to socialize and learn. There is a range of different activities available for them. Parents are under the impression that the playground is a safe space for their children. Sadly, children are injured…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do If I’m Bitten by a Service Dog?
Every state has dog bite laws, and Alabama is not an exception. If someone is bitten by a dog that runs from its yard or is running around the park off leash, then there is legal precedent on what to do in that situation – but what happens if a service dog or emotional support…
Read MoreThe Effect of Spoliation: Why You Should Never Destroy Evidence
When involved in any sort of accident or incident where you suffer injury and wish to take legal action against the at-fault party, your attorneys begin by building a strong case on your behalf. Much of this case hinges on demonstrating how the accident caused you harm – whether a driver broke traffic laws, a…
Read MoreYes, Your Social Media Accounts CAN Cost You Your Lawsuit
As personal injury lawyers, we do our best to help guide our clients at every stage of the process when they are making a claim for damages. Each client’s case is different, so the guidance we give will vary based on the circumstances, but there is one thing we recommend without fail: if you have…
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