Medical Why do you have to sign so many medical forms – even for a minor procedure? Do they really mean anything since no one seems to read them? The answer is … yes, they mean something. But they mean more to the doctor than to you. The reason? The forms are to...
Distracted Driving Southerners like road trips. I mean we will pack up the kids and half the neighborhood at the first sign of summer. We even load up our dogs for a week at the beach. So here are a few tips I have learned from a few friends and a few of my legal...
Accident Diary Your lawyer will do most of the heavy lifting in a personal injury claim. But you can lend a hand. Here are some suggestions to help you get the most money possible. Get Medical Treatment Your case centers around just how hurt you are. A lot of the...
Should You Settle Have you ever bought a shirt and said, “Here is an extra $20; the shirt is worth it!” Well, no. And insurance companies (who pay out money for most traffic accident and other injuries) feel the same. They are going to pay the minimum. Now, the...
Law Helpline – 2016 Do you have a legal question you have always wanted to ask? Who gets grandma’s stuff is she dies without a will? Does the fruit from my neighbor’s tree, that hangs over my property, belong to me? Can I sue my boss if I get hurt on the job? Will the...
Kids and Drinking The legal term is called Minor in Possession (MIP). The real-life experience is a call from the local jail. It is just about summer and for many Alabama teens that translates to let the party begin. It is a party that can have serious ramifications....
Boat Accident As we head into summer, please take a few minutes to talk to your kids about boat safety. I can see your eyes roll. I understand. I grew up in and around the water of Mobile and my eyes have rolled for decades as people tried to talk to me. However, as a...
Insurance won't After a serious accident, even lawyers hire lawyers to help fight the insurance company. Here is the major reason: they need to get better while someone else jumps through the hoops required to get an insurance company to pay. There are some other...
Distracted Driving Should you hold your phone and drive in Alabama? Our legislature is considering a ban. Some states already do prohibit it – one of those is Georgia. You should know by now that you cannot text and drive in Alabama. I mean, you can physically do it,...
Medical Consent Can you sue if you signed a waiver? Yes, you can sue. The real question is — can you win? The court does not look favorably on deceptive language which is only designed to protect a business from financial loss. Here are some things to consider: No...