The fight is on here on the Gulf Coast. First, you fight the termites and then the termite protection company. You must wonder, what did you buy protection for? Let me explain a little about what is going on and what you can do. My advice is to first get a lawyer who...
It is all ho, ho, ho until someone gets hurt. Prepare now, so your Christmas celebration is not spent in the ER. Here are 4 things we are seeing this year. Distracted Drivers Disasters You know about Alabamians who text and drive. Numbers are up. But it is...
You need a local lawyer for a Camp Lejeune settlement, and here is why. This month, the government released the number of claimants so far --- 14,000, which could double in the next few months. Add to this, 2 billion dollars is up for grabs (that is with a...
Courtesy: YouTube Last week, I praised the deep-fried turkey and suggested that burning down the house was not a great Thanksgiving tradition. So, what have we learned from these great pieces of wisdom? Not much, apparently. As an example, a thoughtful reader sent...
It all seems fun in the movies, but what happens in real life? What will your homeowner’s insurance pay, and what will it not? A squirrel jumps out of your Christmas tree and damages your living room. Pay? No. Most homeowners’ policies do not cover rodent...
Alabama man at Thanksgiving. What could go wrong? A deep-fried turkey is just plain good. I mean, it beats your grandma’s baked version. But Granny lived to be in her 90s, and a deep-fried turkey could end your life this coming Thursday. Think I’m kidding? Each year...
This may shock you, as it did me, but some Vets don't think they are Vets. WHAT? A former Marine turned lawyer told me that the reasons are complex but that he believes it is based on the fear of claiming an honor that is not rightfully yours. He explained that...
Alabama likes its pickup trucks. But the trucks are getting bigger, and so are the blind spots – especially in the front. At greatest risk are small children; the driver cannot see them. Consumer Reports tested more than a dozen vehicles, and the driver of at...
Termites can cause extensive damage to your home if left untreated, so it is important to take action as soon as possible if you think you may have a termite infestation. The first step, however, is to look for signs of damage. Look for cracks or raised sections in...
This is about – doing what’s right or doing what’s legal. Last week my article on riding in pickup truck beds got a lot of attention. Honestly, it may have been primarily because of the picture that showed a cute dog. But thanks to our canine-friendly readers, I now...