The breeze, the bounce, the feeling of impending disaster --- all part of the experience of riding in the back of a pickup truck. I have known a lot of Bama boys and girls who have done it. I might be one of them. BUT is it legal? This question comes after...
Allen Ritchie
Can I Take Out Insurance on Anyone?
Have you seen a movie or two where the bad guy takes out an insurance policy on a stranger and then … well, you know, kills the person? So has the state of Alabama. And it says, “Oh no way, not in our state.” Forget the killing part; I am talking about the...
You Need a Lawyer for Camp Lejeune Settlement
The U.S. government is admitting it did wrong, but it is not making it easy for the victims of Camp Lejeune to get the cash they need. I simply do not believe you can go it alone. You are going to need a lawyer. Here is why. The paperwork has become so complex...
Get Local Attorney for Camp Lejeune Claims
Have you waited before pursuing your Camp Lejeune Claim? Confused by the tons of lawyer advertising about the toxic water at the Camp? Here is some information you need to know. Local Lawyer Best. I firmly believe that a local attorney is the way to go. You...
Injured in Alabama? Collect On These 6
If you are injured, the state of Alabama has identified 6 specific areas where you can collect money. You need to pursue all of these to get the money you deserve. Remember, you did not cause the accident and should not have to pay to get better. Here are the...
Road Rage Turning Deadly
Pick any major highway in Alabama, and it is only a matter of time before a road rage shooting occurs. When you hear of road violence in the United States, are you thankful if it is not in Alabama? Perhaps that is because you know the next one could be here....
Rude Driving Plagues Gulf Coast
You’re on the road. A driver is aggressive. How do you react? According to researchers, probably badly, at least sometimes. In my law office, I see more and more accidents because of road rage. A study from The Zebra shows what I have been seeing -- get ready...
Why Is Labor Day So Deadly?
By the end of the Labor Day holiday, roughly 300 people will be dead, and thousands of others will be injured in America. Some of those traffic accidents will be right here on the Gulf Coast. Think it doesn’t happen? Just look around. If you are...
Your Insurance Company Says No. Now What?
Expect the insurance company to deny or lowball your injury claim, and you will rarely be surprised. That is my legal experience in Alabama. Here are some things I do for my clients when faced with this mountain of resistance. Perhaps, they can help you. Don’t...
Will a Big Rig Hit Your Car?
If you drive even a little around the Gulf, it is almost impossible to conceive that you have not seen a semi-tractor trailer in a wreck with a car. And it is almost never good for the car --- or the occupants. Here are the staggering figures: nearly half a...