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Posted by Mary Bruce  |  August 17, 2023

Can You Get a Ticket Days After an Accident?

Many drivers don’t expect that tickets can be issued after they leave the scene of the accident. However, in-depth collision investigations and new evidence find can prompt delayed ticketing even weeks later in some cases. Understanding the accident reconstruction timeline, offenses subject to late ticketing, and legal defenses against outdated citations is key. In...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  August 14, 2023

What Are the Different Levels of Brain Injury?

Brain injuries can be sustained in many different types of accidents in Alabama, from motor vehicle collisions to slip and fall accidents. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, brain trauma can result in long-term or permanent physical, cognitive and emotional impairments. Brain injuries are divided into different levels when they are...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  July 26, 2023

Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

If you get injured in a car accident, you need to know what steps to take to protect your rights as a victim. Many crash victims do not realize that what they do in the immediate aftermath of a collision can affect their injury claims. Avoid these mistakes our Birmingham car accident lawyers have...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  July 10, 2023

Who Is Legally Responsible for a Rideshare Car Accident?

Rideshare is a relatively new concept that took the transportation industry by storm, offering inexpensive on-demand rides to millions of users. Yet ridesharing services have also resulted in confusing issues of liability, or legal responsibility, for related car accidents. If you get injured in a rideshare car accident, such as an Uber or Lyft...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  May 26, 2023

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Medical malpractice is something that no patient expects to encounter when receiving treatment at a hospital or health care center in Birmingham. Unfortunately, not all medical practitioners adhere to the required standards of care when treating their patients. If medical malpractice injures or kills a patient, multiple parties may be held liable for the...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  May 10, 2023

What Are the Most Common Nursing Home Abuse Cases?

Nursing home abuse is an unimaginable crime that affects an estimated 1 in 10 nursing home residents in the United States, according to available research. Most families never think that abuse or mistreatment could happen to their elderly loved one. Unfortunately, our Birmingham nursing home abuse lawyers know how frequently these types of injury claims...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  April 28, 2023

What to Do if You’ve Been in a Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident

A motorcycle accident is a traumatic disaster that can leave you with serious and life-changing injuries. It can be even more difficult to recover from a motorcycle accident if you do not know the identity of the driver who hit you. If you are a victim of a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in Alabama, take...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  April 11, 2023

Who Is At Fault in a Pedestrian Accident if There Is No Crosswalk?

Drivers are almost always at fault for pedestrian collisions when pedestrians use crosswalks. These are places where pedestrians have the right-of-way to cross the road. If there is no crosswalk, however, liability for the accident may not be as clear. The person who is at fault for this type of crash will depend on...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  March 30, 2023

Tips for a Safer Workplace

Every year, workers in Alabama and around the country lose their lives in fatal workplace accidents. Those who survive may suffer serious and lasting injuries or permanent disabilities. Although employers have a legal obligation to ensure reasonably safe work environments, many cut corners and violate safety policies to save time or money. Protect yourself...
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Posted by Whit Drake  |  March 20, 2023

What Makes a Dangerous Work Environment?

Workers in Alabama are only as safe as their workplaces. Despite many state and federal regulations that control work conditions and require safety measures, serious and fatal workplace accidents occur every year. Unsafe working conditions can take many forms in a dangerous workplace. Knowing how to identify and report hazardous conditions could keep you...
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