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Explosion & Burn Injuries In Alabama
An explosion is one of the last things anyone ever expects, unless in certain specific environments – but even there, the fallout can be a shock. The injuries resulting from explosions can also stay with a person for life, causing flashbacks and emotional pain even after the physical symptoms have healed. Still, it can… Read More »
Foreseeability & Negligent Security In Alabama
In most states in the U.S., the owner of premises has a duty to exercise reasonable care toward their guests (though ‘reasonable’ may differ depending on the visitor’s status). This is known as the law of premises liability, and it primarily deals with instances where a property owner has been negligent. If a guest… Read More »
Getting Justice After Sexual Abuse In Alabama
Sexual abuse is a particularly horrible crime, most notably because it can affect anyone – but it so often affects the most vulnerable in our society. It can be easy for a victim to feel despair, and to think that they have no way to get justice for what they have suffered. While a… Read More »
Recovering For A Wrongful Death In Alabama
When you have lost a family member or loved one, the last thing you likely want to do is think about filing a lawsuit – and of course, no amount of money damages could ever bring back the person you have lost. However, it is often the right choice to try and hold someone… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity In Federal Tort Claims Actions
When a person is injured due to the negligent actions of another person or party, they generally have the right to seek damages in court to compensate them for their expenses and damages. However, until a relatively recent point in time, an injured person could not sue a government, even if their injuries were… Read More »
Spotting Signs Of Elder Abuse In Alabama
Elder abuse is one of the most insidious forms of mistreatment, and can take many different forms. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that during the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly 1 of every 5 elders reported some kind of abuse, and it is estimated that only 1 in 24 cases are reported. If you… Read More »
Many Types Of Truck Accidents Happen In Alabama
Alabama drivers must share the road with all different types of vehicles, but commercial trucks can be among the most dangerous if operated recklessly. An accident involving a car and a commercial truck very often leads to serious injuries for the auto driver. While obviously, not all truck accidents can be laid at the… Read More »
Surgical Errors Affect Millions Each Year
Medical errors are much more common than the average person thinks, with some studies reporting as many as 400,000 patients per year experiencing some type of harm as a result of a medical professional’s mistake. Surgical errors can be some of the most costly in time and suffering – and if you have experienced… Read More »
The Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD)
The concept of product liability is one that is simple at its core, but can quickly become difficult to understand. ThIs is because there are different types of defects that a product may have, and the defect can be introduced into the product at countless points in its creation process, which clouds the issue… Read More »
When To File An Alabama Premises Liability Lawsuit
The law of premises liability, at common law, held that a business or property owner is liable for the injuries suffered by visitors to their premises under certain specific conditions. Alabama’s legislature has made slight modifications, but many things about the doctrine remain the same. If you have been injured on another person’s premises,… Read More »
