Recent Blog Posts
5 Most Common Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied
It can happen in the blink of an eye. An accident on-the-job from a fall, from machinery, or any accident while you were technically on the clock. Some workers develop an occupational disease from their exposure at work. They all count as a claim against your workers’ compensation benefits. Alabama employers, with five or… Read More »
Can Car Accidents Cause PTSD?
The damages that are suffered by a victim of a car accident are often obvious. To be sure, when a car is totaled and a person is taken away by ambulance, there are few who would doubt that the individual will face property damage and vehicle loss expenses, medical expenses, and, likely, other expenses… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse in Alabama is unacceptable. If you or your loved one is in danger, or has been abused at a nursing home, call us for a free consultation today!
Amputation Injuries and Car Accidents
Car accidents happen all too often in Alabama. These accidents can be minor to severe, causing those involved to suffer serious injuries. The most traumatic of accidents can wind up leading to amputation injuries. When cars collide at extreme rates of speed, they can become intertwined to the point where the victims need to… Read More »
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to estimates, over a quarter of a million Americans are currently living with some type of injury spinal cord injury (SCI). In addition, there are approximately 12,500 new cases of SCI each year, with the number of new cases on the rise in recent years. Spinal cord injuries occur in varying degrees of… Read More »
Why Hire an Attorney after an Accident with a Big Rig?
Truck accidents are among the most devastating that occur on the roadways. Commercial trucks that are fully loaded typically weigh in excess of 80,000 pounds, and because of the massive size and weight of a big rig, collisions involving these types of vehicles can result in serious and catastrophic injuries. There are thousands of… Read More »
Slip & Fall – Homeowner’s Responsibility
Countless individuals are injured in slip, trip and fall accidents at private residences each year. Some of these injuries are minor and go away after a short period of time. Others, however, can be more serious and affect the injured party for an extended period of time. It is not always easy to determine… Read More »
Injuries on the Factory Floor – Can I Sue my Employer?
Alabama was recently named among the best states for manufacturing by Global Trade Magazine. Our state has over 270,000 manufacturing workers, making up just under 15% of the overall workforce. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, Alabama has the fifth highest concentration of manufacturing jobs in the nation, and state government policies are… Read More »
The Role of an Expert in an Injury Case
Personal injury cases can be complex and challenging to pursue. This is especially true in Alabama, where the courts apply the legal doctrine known as “contributory negligence”. Under this doctrine, if a plaintiff is found to have been even 1% negligent in the case, they are barred from recovering damages. Most other states use… Read More »
Keeping Our Children Safe on Their Way to and from School
Causing an accident that results in an injury to a child is undoubtedly one of the most tragic events in which a person could be involved. Fortunately, accidents involving children can be prevented, and there are things that all drivers can do to avoid these types of incidents. As the back-to-school season kicks into… Read More »
