2025

While not legally required, hiring a lawyer for an Alabama work injury can be highly beneficial, particularly if your workers' compensation claim is denied, involves complexities, or if you encounter issues with medical treatment or benefits.​ Understanding Alabama's Workers' Compensation System Alabama operates a no-fault workers' compensation system, ensuring that employees injured on the...

You can sue a funeral home for emotional distress if their negligence or misconduct causes severe psychological harm. Claims may arise from mishandling remains, wrongful cremation, or failure to fulfill contractual obligations. Courts typically require proof of negligence, breach of duty, and direct emotional harm. Consulting a lawyer is recommended. Can funeral homes be...

Was Your Legitimate Insurance Claim Denied in Alabama?  Under Alabama law, insurance companies have a duty to fairly and timely adjust claims made. Frequently, especially during times of natural disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes, claims adjusters are so busy they neglect or deny legitimate claims. The usual remedy for an insured is to...

Many Alabama auto accident victims question whether they should notify their own auto insurance carrier after an accident. There are several reasons to do so and almost no reason not to so. First, your premiums will not go up solely because you notify them of an accident, especially if the accident was not your...

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...