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 MoreDay Care Centers To be Graded Like Restaurants
Under new guidelines in Jefferson County, all day care centers will now be graded for safety and health just like restaurants. This means that over 300 facilities will be affected by the new regulations. Unlike restaurant guidelines that primarily address sanitation issues, the new regs also address child safety issues such as falls, sharp...
Read MoreHow 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 MoreAlabama Child Injuries Caused by Falling Objects and TV’s
Alabama Premises Liability Attorneys Addresses Tip Over Hazards to Children It seems every other day or so there's a sad article or story about a baby or toddler killed or seriously injured by a falling television or piece of furniture. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission has been concerned about these "falling object" or...
Read MoreTop 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 MoreAlabama 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...
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