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What Happens if I Slip and Fall in a Store in Alabama?
Slipping and falling in a store or place of business usually happens without warning. You may believe your situation is clear example of negligence, with the store or business owner being the responsible party, but under Alabama law, proving premises liability cases can actually be quite difficult to prove. Alabama law states that property… Read More »
How Are Damages Determined in Alabama Car or Truck Accidents?
As a driver in Alabama, you know that car and truck accidents happen on a daily basis. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, you have greater than a one in three chance of being involved in a crash with injuries or a fatality within your lifetime. The probability that you will be involved… Read More »
How to Prepare for an Independent Medical Exam
After an accident in Alabama, the injured are often directed by an insurance carrier to submit to a medical evaluation to determine their status. Known as an independent medical examination (IME), this can be requested by the other party’s insurance company and is performed by a non-treating physician whose aim is to assess the… Read More »
Most Typical Types of Construction Site Accidents
Construction workers have both a highly dangerous and an extremely important job. Our country depends on the construction industry to build our homes, our nation’s infrastructure, and the buildings for our companies. But the danger in this industry is very real. Between just 2002 and 2012, 19.5% of all workplace injuries involved construction workers. According to… Read More »
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
If you have an elderly family member in a care facility, there is always a chance that they could be suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect. This type of abuse and neglect is a growing problem across the U.S., where the level of wrongdoing can vary depending on the individual case. According to the… Read More »
What Should I Do Immediately After An Accident
When you’re involved in a car accident, your initial reaction may be panic. In fact, many people respond to a car wreck – in the first moments following it – with tears, shock, and a feeling of numbness and immobility. While knowing what to do after a car wreck can be challenging, especially if… Read More »
Distractions Posed by Phones and Passengers are Leading Culprits in Teen Accidents
Teenagers are historically the most accident-prone driver demographic. Much of this can be attributed to the fact that teens are new drivers, but a recent study has concluded that many of these accidents may be prevented by eliminating in-vehicle distractions. The study in question, conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, looked at… Read More »
Caring for a Loved One with a Traumatic Brain Injury
After your spouse, child, or family member has been in a serious accident, it can be difficult to know how best to support them while they recover from their injuries. If your loved one incurred a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the accident, the effects on the victim and the victim’s family can be… Read More »
Medical Errors Believed to be Third-Leading Cause of Death in US
The idea that medical malpractice and doctor errors should be a serious source of concern to patients is not new. According to the conclusions of a study recently published by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, however, medical errors deserve even more attention than they have so far received. Based on a review of patient… Read More »
Federally-Mandated Medical Examinations Fail to Bar Seriously Unwell Truck Drivers from the Road
Commercial drivers of large trucks, such as 18-wheelers and semi-trucks, are given a great deal of responsibility in being permitted to drive these large vehicles. They’re required to be highly attentive, alert, and technically skilled at maneuvering these giant vehicles, all for many hours a day. A failure to remain mentally and physically alert… Read More »
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