Request Free Consultation
Birmingham personal injury attorneys at Drake Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury

Posted by Whit Drake  |  March 8, 2022

What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury?

The injuries involved in some accidents in Alabama are categorized as catastrophic. This means that they will have a substantial effect on the circumstances of the victim’s life. Although you may qualify for financial compensation if you are diagnosed with any type of injury, it is even more important to seek compensation if you...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  March 1, 2022

Lost Wage Claims in a Personal Injury Case

One of the many adverse outcomes of a personal injury accident is missing time from work while you are on the mend. If you have to take weeks or months off of work because of a debilitating injury, you and your family must deal with significant lost wages and earnings. If you qualify for...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  September 12, 2018

Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Carpal Tunnel?

When you hear “workers’ compensation,” you might imagine a slip and fall, car accident, or act of violence – some type of one-time incident that causes injuries. Most employees do not think about repetitive motion or musculoskeletal injuries that can occur over time, such as carpal tunnel. Yet these are also work-related injuries that...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  August 6, 2018

What Do Wet Floor Signs Actually Do?

A wet floor sign warns people of slippery surfaces to prevent falls and injuries. It is commonly used in businesses, public spaces, and workplaces after cleaning, spills, or leaks. The sign is typically bright yellow with bold lettering and a symbol to ensure visibility and safety. When property owners fail to protect visitors from...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  June 18, 2018

What Is a Hospital Lien?

Hospital liens are a right of hospitals and emergency care services. Liens enable a hospital to receive first payment from the negligent third-party to the injured victim. In other words, while you file your claim against the responsible party of your accident, the lien gives the hospital first rights to any payment you receive...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  February 17, 2016

What Is Contributory Negligence in Alabama Law?

https://youtu.be/zCbniuZpZBM   If I was partially at fault, can I still recover for my personal injury claim? Alabama law allows victims of negligence to sue for compensation for their injuries. However, in a personal injury claim, the legal doctrine of contributory negligence prevents the victim from recovering if they were also at fault for...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  August 17, 2015

How Do I Pick the Best Personal Injury Lawyer?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cQYOxZ33U4[/embed] Alabama accident victims frequently need a personal injury lawyer to seek compensation for their damages. Not knowing an attorney, they will sometimes turn to advertisements, billboards and TV ads. Bad idea. In this post, we will give insider tips on how to find the best lawyer for your injury claim. Step 1 -...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  July 2, 2015

Top 7 Unfair Things in Alabama Personal Injury Law

Our personal injury firm has consistently battled with certain unfair rules and procedures in Alabama law that create an uneven playing field for injury victims. So, we thought we would make a top-seven list for those rules that are the most egregious and unfair to plaintiffs: 1. Alabama law prevents the jury from knowing...
Read More
Posted by Whit Drake  |  May 19, 2015

Alabama Personal Injury Law 101

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJrV8SUAEnE[/embed] At some point, almost everyone will either require a personal injury attorney or need to make a claim for injuries caused by someone's negligence. For those injured in Alabama, there are very specific considerations that must be understood in order to make a claim. This article addresses and answers the most common questions...
Read More