Aviation Accident
Every day countless people board our nation’s many aircraft to reach their destination more quickly compared to ground transportation. Saving time is one of the many key benefits of choosing to fly and in most cases, is fairly safe. However, despite the strict regulations set by the FAA, many aviation accidents still take place. Due to the altitude in which these aircraft fly at, the speeds … Read More
Bicycle Accident
Cycling in Alabama has increased in popularity in recent times. This influx in people choosing to ride is largely attributed to the increasing cost of gasoline for cars and the numerous health benefits of cycling. Unfortunately, cyclist face a very real danger every time they choose to ride — the possibility of a bicycle accident. Due to the exposed nature of riders and the lack … Read More
Boat Accident
Although being a common recreational activity in Alabama, there are many dangers to owning and operating a boat in the state. Enthusiasts face dangers with not only the open water but also with the conduct of other boat operators. If the negligent conduct of another person was the causation of you or a loved one’s injury, then seek the service of the experienced Alabama … Read More
Burn Injury
Among the most horrific and catastrophic injuries a person can endure is a burn type injury. Burns often leave victims with extensive scarring — many of which will remain with the victim for the rest of their lives, long after the initial accident took place. When wounds finally heal, the emotional damage that a person suffers may never fully go away. Having the correct personal injury … Read More
Bus Accident
Since the advent of public transportation, many people opt to ride the various buses the city and state operate. Public transit offers many benefits over conventional automobiles such as saving time and money on gas. However, buses are not immune to the dangers and risks of traffic collisions, or accidents. Because a large number of people can occupy a bus … Read More
Car Accident
Despite the numerous safety features of modern-age automobiles, the victims involved in car accidents still face a very real danger: the risk of severe personal injury or wrongful death. While advances in technology have granted consumers air-bags, crumple-zones, and anti-lock brakes to protect the occupants of a vehicle what they cannot prevent are the negligent … Read More
Child Injury
Children represent the future for a family and when they are injured early in life, the effects of the accident can be devastating. Many opportunities our children may have later on in life can all be taken away in an instant due to another person’s negligence. When parents take their children to school or daycare facilities, the do so under the premise that the teachers … Read More
Construction Accident
Construction workers across the state regularly endure some the toughest most dangerous job conditions in the country. The construction industry as a whole remains one of the largest forms of employment in the nation. Whether erecting bridges, office buildings, or parking structures, these workers are nearly always in danger of suffering a catastrophic injury. Although there are many … Read More
Defective Products
Consumers in the United States purchase a truly vast number of different products each and every day. In addition to the mere disappointment that may come with a product that simply fails to work properly, if not manufactured correctly the product can pose a serious risk to those consumers using it. Not all products adhere to required safety standards and can place … Read More
Dog Bite Injury
Despite having the moniker as “man’s best friend”, many dogs can pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of others in a community. Dog attacks tend to also be incredibly graphic and impart massive trauma to victims — most of this damage stemming from the animal’s large canine teeth and claws. Even after the physical injuries of a dog bite heal, the emotional … Read More
Elder Abuse
Nursing home abuse can be an incredibly cruel, demeaning, and heinous act. Families can be shocked to find out that the care facilities that they have placed their elders into may be abusing or taking advantage of their loved ones. In some cases this abuse can last for an extended amount of time before someone is made aware. The compassionate elder abuse lawyers here at the law office … Read More
FELA Railroad Accident
Inherent dangers of the railroad industry place the workers in this field at great risk for personal injury or wrongful death. Similar to the dangers posed by the construction field, railroad workers endure some of the most hazardous conditions in the country. Due to the increasingly large number of workers sustaining injury in this line of work, Congress introduced … Read More
Head Injury
Injuries sustained to the head can be the single most debilitating things a person can suffer. All aspects of our day to day lives are governed by our brain sending signals to the rest of our body. When a person suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), many things in life are no longer possible. Things which most people take for granted, such as opening a door or remembering a birthday … Read More
Insurance Law
In the event of an emergency or accident where someone is injured or killed, people usually have insurance policies to help them pay for the damages that they incur. Typical insurance companies act in good faith and generally try to help their policyholder as much as possible. However, there are situations that may arise that may cause insurance companies to go against … Read More
Motorcycle Accident
Despite being one of the greatest and most exhilarating hobbies a person can take up, motorcycle riding poses some significant dangers to riders. Motorcyclists must always be aware of their surroundings as they are much smaller than conventional automobiles and may be more difficult for other drivers to see in time to avoid a collision. Additionally, motorcycles lack modern … Read More
Slip & Fall Accident
Despite having garnered an almost satirical nature in recent times, slip and fall type accidents remain a serious source of personal injury across the country. Slip and fall accidents are primarily the result of wet, uneven, or messy floors. This dangerous surface can be in a public place such as a park, store, or sidewalk or on another person’s private property. The risk … Read More
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries leave victims with such hardships and difficulties that make many aspects of their life simply no longer possible. Information from the brain is relayed to the spinal cord, then to the rest of the body during movement and motor function. When an injury impairs or damages the spinal cord, victims can experience a degree of paralysis that can take … Read More
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability is a program of the Federal Government designed to provide monthly payments to a disabled individual. If you are under age 65 and unable to work, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. If an injury or illness prevents you from returning to your job, you may qualify for monthly Social Security disability payments … Read More
Truck Accident
When 18-wheeled tractor-trailer trucks collide with typical passenger motor vehicles, the results are nearly always catastrophic. Commercial vehicles, primarily due to their large mass, impart such a force to other types of cars they share the highways with that the smaller cars are typically left mangled, crushed, or thrown off to the side of the road. Victims … Read More
Workers’ Compensation
A large portion of the average person’s life is spent on the job, earning and providing for their family. Due to putting in this substantial amount of time, injuries suffered while working are bound to take place. Fortunately for workers who are injured there is a state governed insurance program known as Workers’ Compensation to aid them in the event of … Read More
Wrongful Death
Arguably one of the hardest challenges that a family can face is loving a loved one. When a life is ended prematurely, as the result of negligence, then this burden can be all the more difficult to bear. If only the person responsible had exercised a greater degree of care then the situation may not have taken place at all. In all likelihood this is an emotionally hard time … Read More
