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Pain Management Malpractice in the Opioid Era
For decades, patients suffering from chronic pain placed immense trust in their physicians to provide relief and improve their quality of life. When powerful opioid painkillers were presented as a safe and effective solution, countless individuals in Alabama followed their doctor’s advice, hoping for a return to normalcy. Instead, many found themselves on a… Read More »
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 »
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