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At best, even minor accidents cause stress and aggravation. At worst, accidents cause injuries and death. While no one should suffer through the effects of a car accident, it’s particularly bad when innocent children are hurt because of another’s negligence. Unfortunately, Alabama personal injury attorneys often see cases involving injured children. When a child is […]

You’re driving along when another driver hits you. You exchange information. Then you learn that the person who hit you didn’t own the car. What should you do? Many people borrow or share cars to go to work, transport children, or run errands. This article will provide helpful information about what to do if the […]

The car accident happened. You met with a personal injury attorney. Settlement negotiations broke down. Your attorney filed your lawsuit. What now? One of the most important parts of any personal injury case is discovery. During the discovery process, lawyers exchange information. Read on to learn more about the discovery process and how it affects your car […]

When we think of a “car accident,” we usually think of one car hitting another. However, cars occasionally hit objects like signs or poles. Sadly, cars sometimes also hit people. Pedestrian-car accidents are a serious issue. If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian-car accident, you might have questions. We’ll do our best to answer them […]

If you’ve ever watched lawyers on television or heard a lawyer “joke,” you likely think that lawyers have no ethics. This is not true! In the real world, lawyers are bound by a strict code that guides every action they take. One of the most important rules states that lawyers cannot reveal information shared by […]

One of the best things about the holiday season is that it gives us an opportunity to socialize with one another. Many holiday hosts serve alcohol. Sadly, the combination of alcohol and parties leads to an increase in drunken driving. In 2018, drunk drivers caused roughly half of the traffic fatalities on both Christmas Eve and New […]

When people learn that I’m a car accident attorney, they always have lots of questions. One of the most common questions is, “What should I do after a car accident?” While most people know the basics, some drivers make serious mistakes in the days and weeks after an accident. The mistakes drivers make after car […]

A business owner gives its employees keys to the company cars. A parent gives his teen the keys to the family sedan. These people may not think that these decisions could lead to legal trouble – but they could. In Alabama, the doctrine of negligent entrustment could make an owner responsible for the things another […]

Recently, I received a summons for jury duty. The summons made me think about the importance of showing up for jury duty. Jury duty might seem inconvenient or even boring. But before you start searching for ways to get out of jury duty, remember this: Jury service is not only your legal duty; it is your […]

There are two types of tailgating. One involves fans coming together to cook and eat while they cheer on their favorite team. The other occurs when a driver engages in reckless behavior. This second type of tailgating causes thousands of car accidents in Alabama every year. This post about tailgating will help you understand what […]