Recent Blog Posts
The Importance of Following Doctor’s Orders After an Accident
Following the orders of your doctor is called “medical adherence” and it is surprising how many patients choose to ignore their doctor after an accident. This failure to follow through on treatment can put your health at risk. Many personal injuries can impact your health – a dog bite, a slip and fall, an… Read More »
How Whiplash Can Cause Lasting Trauma & Pain
It can happen in a second without warning. Suddenly you are rear-ended while behind the wheel. Your head and neck snap back upon impact. Whiplash is a quite common injury resulting from a rear-end collision with about 200,000 U.S. incidents a year. Just because it is a common injury does not mean you… Read More »
What Does “Open & Obvious” Mean in Premises Liability Cases?
“Open and Obvious” is a defense term in premises liability litigation and it describes exactly what it says. Say you were visiting someone’s property or you are in a parking lot, the landowner or property owner will claim that he is not liable for your injury because the cracked sidewalk you tripped on or… Read More »
Understanding the Discovery Process in a Personal Injury Case
You’ve been in an accident through no fault of your own. Estimates are that in your lifetime in Alabama, you have a one-in-three chance of being in an auto accident. While we hope it doesn’t happen to you, if it does, it pays to understand the process you’ll be going through to get the… Read More »
What Should a Parent Do When a Child Is Injured in a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrian injuries involving cars are on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6,283 pedestrian deaths in 2018, which represents a 3 percent increase from the previous year. These numbers do not include bicycles, electric scooters, or a skateboard that a child may be riding. While adults are… Read More »
Can Auto Repair Shops Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?
It may seem counterintuitive. You go to a car shop to have your vehicle repaired but what if the business actually contributed to you getting into a car accident? It can happen. Have you ever been to a mechanic and left with the problem not resolved? Or another problem happens that wasn’t there before… Read More »
Can Insurance Companies Follow Me after an Accident Injury?
The last thing you thought about this morning when you got into your car heading for work was getting into an accident. The statistics say more than 2 million people will be injured in a car accident his year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports there were more than 22-thousand passengers who… Read More »
Who is At Fault in a Parking Lot or Garage Accident?
Parking garages and parking lots are places where there is a lot of potential for car accidents. Everyone is in a hurry, there is limited visibility, and spaces are cramped. During holidays or weekends, even the work week, at a sporting event, concert, or college campus, there are many people trying to do the… Read More »
Are you Required to Provide a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company After an Accident?
If you are in an auto accident, you will usually be dealing with an insurance company representative. And if you sustained injuries, you may need to file a claim against the other party’s insurer. In order to make your case, whether an auto accident, a slip and fall, a dog bite, even a… Read More »
Who is Liable for a Ridesharing Accident?
You might jump in the back of an Uber and not give it a second thought. You can now go out and not worry about drinking and driving or a lack of parking options. The huge growth of rideshare programs such as Uber and Lyft offer an easy alternative to driving with a couple… Read More »
