Swimming pools are opening up now -- if they haven’t already been opened for the season. For most people, having a pool is a great way to cool down, to enjoy some time with friends and family or relax. Unfortunately, a pool can create a drowning hazard. It can also...
Personal Injury
Don’t talk to an insurance company without speaking to your attorney
After you’ve involved in a crash, one of the first things you’ll want to do is to get medical care. After that, you may feel like you’re ready to make an insurance claim. Before you make that phone call, wait and call your attorney instead. Your personal injury...
The effects of spinal cord injuries can be life changing
Many people think about paralysis when they hear about a spinal cord injury. That effect of this type of injury is only one that people might face. There are many ways that damage to the spinal cord can impact a person. Understanding some of these can benefit anyone...
Dogs in Alabama must be controlled
Dog bites have several risks that have to be addressed. They may lead to infection, significant bleeding and blood loss, damage to the bones, tendons, ligaments and joints and many other serious outcomes. Even a bite from a small dog can lead to significant injuries...
Is a landlord responsible for cracked sidewalks and messy halls?
Many people prefer renting over owning because the landlord retains maintenance responsibilities for many of the critical systems in an apartment or rental home. Whether you run a standalone, single-family home or one unit in a large building, when things go wrong...
Are pain and suffering damages an option in Alabama?
There is no doubt that a serious injuries impact the lives of victims in many ways. The injury itself causes pain and damage to your physical condition. It also poses financial hardships due to missed work and lost income. Further, the consequences of such an injury...
Big vehicles contribute to the risk miners have on the job
If you were to ask the average person about the most substantial risks for those working in mines, they might talk about dangerous gas leaks, lack of oxygen, cave-ins and the inhalation of particulate matter that can cause damage to the lungs. What they may not...
Where slip-and-fall accidents often happen
A slip-and fall-accident can happen almost anywhere. You could be walking down the aisle at the grocery store when you slip on a patch of tiles that were aggressively polished, for instance, or you could be walking down the hallway at a hotel when you trip on a rug at...
Premises liability when construction crews don’t clean up properly
For many people, the term premises liability will conjure images of wet floors or poorly maintained staircases. However, premises liability can stem from all kinds of improper maintenance and negligence. Many times, premises liability falls to the property owner or...
Don’t let embarrassment stop you from reporting a fall at a store
Slip-and-fall accidents have frequently been punchlines in comedic entertainment, which can lead people to feel embarrassed when they suffer a slip-and-fall in a public space. You might worry about people laughing at you instead of the potential for injuries. After...