Tag Archives: personal injury
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 »
Alabama’s Ban on Texting While Driving
On August 1, 2012, the state of Alabama joined the vast majority of other states in banning the potentially deadly combination of driving and text messaging. According to data provided by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, texting while driving creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving without distraction. The goal of the… 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 »
Alabama’s Guest Passenger Law
Under Alabama law, if you are a guest passenger in a motor vehicle and are injured or killed, you or your loved ones cannot successfully sue the driver unless one of the following exceptions apply: You compensated the driver for the ride. The injury or death was caused by the willful or wanton misconduct… Read More »
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