If an Alabama parent is killed in a DUI traffic accident, the drinker could be forced to pay child support to raise the dead parent’s children. Payments could continue until the children are 19 years old. This plan is one more way that families injured by the...
The termite problem in Mobile and surrounding areas is bad. I mean BAD. But did you know we now have the worst termites in the nation? Subterranean termites have the “worst of the worst” distinction because they are almost undetectable. They can build an entire...
Memorial Day weekend is one of the most dangerous weekends in Alabama. Statistically, people will die on our roads and many more will be involved in costly, but preventable, accidents. You may consider yourself safe, but I ask you to take a moment to think...
If you are hurt in an automobile accident, you need money to get your life back on track. Money to pay those medical bills and to compensate you for your pain and suffering. At the least, you need money to pay for car repairs. Where is that money coming from?...
If you are injured, the recovery can be long and painful. For many of us, these same qualities apply to life. So, it is not surprising that graduation advice can often work for both situations. In this graduation month, I am reminded of some tips offered in the...
Just because a doctor makes a mistake, it doesn’t mean there is a winnable lawsuit. In Alabama, medical malpractice cases are considered the most difficult type of injury cases to win. Here is a statistic that will shock you -- hold on, you will not believe it....
There are no laws against termites. There are laws against companies that say they will treat your home and do not. Termites have hit the Gulf Coast, creating millions of dollars in estimated damage. Let me tell you about two cases that should shock you...
If your Alabama apartment is infested with termites, it may be vulnerable to structural or other types of damage. Furthermore, it's possible that any of your belongings that are made from materials that termites like to eat could be vulnerable as well. As a general...
Generally, you do not pay taxes on a personal injury settlement. Generally is the tricky part of that statement because sometimes you do. Now, please don’t rely on me for tax advice. The rules seem to change often, and there are lawyers and accountants who...
As the weather heats up, you see more people riding bicycles around Mobile. Sad to say, you also see more cyclists getting into accidents. So, if you get hit, does the law treat you like a walker or as a car driver? Here in Alabama, a bike rider is not only...