If a product malfunctions and you get hurt, do not throw away the thing that hurt you. This may sound like a no brainer, but I am telling you this because I have seen it happen. Here is an example: a homeowner was climbing a ladder and the ladder rail came...
Allen Ritchie
Truckers may have brakes inspected August 23 to 29, 2020
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has designated August as Brake Safety Awareness Month, and during this time, law enforcement agencies educate fleets, drivers, owner-operators and mechanics on the importance of regular brake maintenance. It's not coincidental,...
A list of rights nursing home residents enjoy while in care
When an individual enters a nursing home in Alabama, they gain a set of rights. These rights protect residents against abuse and neglect. Some people enter nursing homes because they are waning in their abilities. Therefore, they must be cared for around the clock. In...
Termites: When the Bug Pro Does You Wrong
Termite claims in and around Mobile, AL, can teach you a lot. First, the bug companies don’t always treat the bugs, and second, the bug companies don’t always treat the customer … right. According to Terminix, Mobile is the number one most termite-infested...
Documents You Need for a Good Life and Beyond
It pains me for teachers to contemplate that going back to school could kill them. But some do, and some of those are here in South Alabama. I was asked about the legal documents someone who is going back to work should consider, and though I find this very...
Nursing Homes, COVID-19 and Med Malpractice
Your father is in a nursing home, and the facility won’t let you see him. You fear he is mistreated. Is it a lawsuit? This is a very difficult question, but one I am being asked more and more. Here is the problem that people in Mobile and surrounding areas have...
Not all accidents are prevented by self-driving cars
Self-driving cars will be coming to Alabama roads in the future. However, these vehicles are not what they seem to many. Self-driving cars will not prevent every car accident from occurring unless the designers put aside other aims and focus entirely on safety. Driver...
The most frequent factors in rollover incidents
When many drivers in Alabama think about rollovers, they might think of large commercial trucks. It's true that vehicles with a high center of gravity, including big rigs, pickups, vans and SUVs, are especially likely to be in a rollover, but any driver of any vehicle...
Alabama residents can triumph over termite season damage
It is the responsibility of a homeowner to keep up with their home maintenance, but when it comes to termites, there is often little the homeowner can do. Termite damage is often observed too late, and by then, the damage has been done. So, who is responsible for...
In Your Face: Masks & Mobile, AL, Law
The legal fight is on. I have to be frank with you. I didn’t expect this outcry over mandatory masks. I have seen laws come, and I have seen them go. So, don’t be surprised to see the law changed. However, here is where we stand as of the beginning of July...