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Understanding Punitive Damages in Alabama Personal Injury Cases
“Punitive” describes compensatory damages awarded in a personal injury case. As it suggests, punitives are intended to punish the defendant when its conduct is especially egregious. The punishment is intentional to deter such actions in the future. In a Mobile, Alabama, personal injury case, punitive damages, not criminal damages, can be awarded in a… Read More »
Dog Bite Dangers – What To Do if Your Child is Attacked by a Dog
These things generally happen without much notice. Suddenly, a dog jumps a fence and heads straight for your child. You are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 800,000 people suffer a dog bite yearly, severe enough to seek medical attention. Half of these victims are children, particularly… Read More »
The Importance of Eyewitnesses in a Personal Injury Case
The day started like any other, but suddenly, you were in an auto accident. It happens to Alabamians almost every day. There will be an initial shock at what just happened. Your mind scans your body – are you okay? Is the other person? Now what? Getting medical help to the scene should be… Read More »
How Social Media Can Impact a Personal Injury Claim
If we decide to represent you in a personal injury claim, one of the first things we will ask is how much time you spend on social media. Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and whatever way you talk to your friends online can negatively impact our goal of gaining compensation from the at-fault party…. Read More »
Coping with the Physical and Emotional Impact of a Personal Injury
You are going along with your day just like normal. That is, until the day becomes anything but normal. Maybe you are hit by another car on your way to the grocery store. Your child is struck by a school bus, your husband is in a big box store when a large box falls… Read More »
Kids & Playground Accidents: Playground Safety
Playgrounds are designed to attract youngsters so they can exercise, let off steam, and soak in the sunshine. For the most part, that is what they deliver. But as a careful parent and consumer, there are things you should be aware of concerning playground safety. Not all playgrounds are created equal, and some show… Read More »
Can a Motorcycle Accident Cause PTSD?
Motorcycle riding is one of the most popular hobbies in Alabama and the rest of the country. Mounting a motorcycle and enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer is a past-time that millions of people enjoy every year. The weather doesn’t have to be perfect to enjoy a ride on your motorcycle, but… Read More »
The Importance of Experts in Injury Cases
Filing an injury claim after suffering losses due to the negligent actions of another party may be the only way an injured individual can recover compensation for the damages that they have incurred. Winning an injury claim is not easy, however. There are numerous elements that a plaintiff must establish in order to both… Read More »
Two Unique Aspects of Wrongful Death Liability in Alabama
Wrongful death lawsuits can lead to very different conclusions depending on the state in which a claim is being litigated. Two particular aspects of Alabama law concerning wrongful death liability set it apart from other states. Alabama Law Concerning the Acceptance Doctrine In a very recent judicial decision, the Supreme Court of Alabama reversed… Read More »
U.S. Government Tackles Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemic
Recently, President Obama announced plans for a $100 million research project called the BRAIN Initiative, an acronym for the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies. The goal of the initiative is to assist in the acceleration of technology development to better study the brain and nerve cell function. Scientists hope that the funding allows… Read More »
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