What Types of Accidents Are Caused by Drunk Drivers?
Despite it being one of the first lessons we learn about driving, there are still countless people out there getting behind the wheel of a car when they have had some drinks. Not only does this put the drunk driver in danger, but also pedestrians, passengers, and others out on the road. It’s tragic when…
Read MoreFDA Orders Juul Products Off the Market; Appeals Court Pauses Ban
On June 23, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ordered e-cigarette company Juul to stop advertising, distributing, and remove their products from the market, including devices and pods. The FDA states they made this move after determining Juul’s pre-market applications included “insufficient and conflicting” data regarding their device’s safety. However, an appeals court granted…
Read MoreAre Autonomous Trucks Safe?
Vehicle technology advances every day, and with that comes new ways to make our lives more accessible. It also comes with unknown risks. Recent discussion about new driver technology revolves around whether autonomous trucks are safe. Alabamians are still adjusting to seeing self-driving cars on the roads. Now they must wonder if trucks and other…
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 MoreWhen Dealers Are Unaware of Recalls, Your Life Could Be in Danger
Products can be recalled for several reasons. When consumers receive a recall notice, they must take their vehicle to the dealership. The dealer will replace the part or make the repair at no additional cost to the consumer. The consumer can then continue to use the car as they had before. The process is simple…
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 MoreWhat We Can Learn from the Bob Saget Head Trauma Story
Sometimes, it takes a tragedy for us to take life seriously. With the death of beloved comedian Bob Saget, who sadly lost his life due to a head injury, it is a good idea for us to consider how these types of injuries can be sinister and life-threatening even when we think they’re not. Even…
Read MoreWhat Trauma Do Children Experience from Car Accidents?
As parents, we do everything we can to keep our children safe no matter what. We give them a helmet and elbow pads for when they ride their bicycles, and water rings for when they go swimming. The same should apply for when they get into the car. We should make sure they are buckled…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Generators and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
It is likely that you have needed a generator at one point or another, whether because of a hurricane that swept through the area, a bad thunderstorm, or simply something that has gone wrong with the electricity lines in your neighborhood. When your power goes out, important appliances and electronics no longer work: the refrigerator…
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…
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