On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Feb 20, 2020 | Firm News
In theory, forklifts are labor-saving machines that can make life much easier for people in industrial and commercial settings, including coal mines. Forklifts make it much simpler to move, store or lift heavy materials and equipment. A forklift can lift in a single...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Nov 5, 2019 | Firm News
When you leave each morning for work, you most likely aren’t expecting to get in a car accident. But it can happen—to anyone, anywhere, even just minutes from arriving home. But what happens if a driver with no insurance rear-ends you at a stop sign? Who is going to...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Nov 28, 2018 | Firm News
Underground mining has always been an extremely hazardous occupation, and despite technological advances, it remains dangerous. Whenever mining accidents occur, investigators usually determine the cause to be a combination of various hazards. Although safety...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Nov 2, 2018 | Firm News
The end of daylight savings time comes in the fall, and Alabama readers know this means they must turn their clocks back an hour. People often view this as getting an extra hour of sleep, but that is not always the case. Even with the additional hour in the early...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Oct 1, 2018 | Firm News
If you are a truck driver who hauls loads of three tons or more on the busy interstate routes around Jasper, Birmingham and the rest of Alabama, you will be at risk of suffering the injuries typical to your occupation. Federal safety authorities say a significant...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 9, 2018 | Firm News
If you work in an underground or surface mine here in Alabama, you know you face an inordinate number of dangers every time you go to work. Your employer must do whatever is possible to ensure your safety, including providing you with the proper training and...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jul 7, 2018 | Firm News
After involvement in a serious car accident, you may have many topics on your mind. You may wonder how well you will recover from your injuries and how you will pay for medical expenses. You may also wonder what you will do about the repairs needed for your vehicle or...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jun 8, 2018 | Firm News
Elderly individuals in Alabama are more susceptible to mistreatment, including financial exploitation. This is because they may be more trusting with people who are caring for them, and therefore, they may be more vulnerable to various types of abuse. Not all types of...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | May 2, 2018 | Firm News
It can be easy to forget that your vehicle is a 4,000 plus pound deadly projectile. Like a bullet, the faster it travels, the more deadly it becomes. The more experience you gain behind the wheel, the more likely it is that you will arrive at your destination safely...
On behalf of The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C. | Sep 12, 2017 | Firm News
Mining is an inherently dangerous profession. No matter what type of mining, the men and women who work in this industry face various risks every time they show up for work. These risks are due not only to the threat of an accident, but also because of the various...
