Alabama has subterranean termites that can avoid detection for quite awhile. If you recently purchased a home, it’s not uncommon to discover termite damage that you didn’t notice when you first inspected the home. Depending on what’s written in your contract, the...
Allen Ritchie
Be Safe: Alabama Traffic Deaths Up
Play it smart this New Year’s Eve. You know better than to drink and drive, but our state is also experiencing increased motor vehicle deaths and injuries because of such things as texting and driving. Despite a number of people staying home because of the...
Determining liability in a premises liability case
Premises liability in Alabama is determined in various ways after a person is injured on another's property. The decision is based mainly on the actions of the injured person and the property owner. The legal status of the visitor If a visitor is breaking the law...
Christmas Traffic Deaths Could Be Up Dramatically
Be very cautious as you drive during this Christmas and New Year holiday. It could be a very dangerous time on the highway. Statistics are in for the first half of this year, and more than 20,000 people lost their lives on America’s roads. The U.S. government...
The importance of a termite inspection
If your offer to purchase an Alabama home was accepted, it represents the first step on the journey to becoming a homeowner. Ideally, you will have the home inspected before the transaction closes. It may also be a good idea to have a separate termite inspection done...
Alabama Law: Christmas Lights on Cars
What is it about people wanting to put lights on their vehicles at Christmas? Every year, some good ol' boy decides his truck needs to look like a Christmas tree and asks me if it's legal. The answer is the same … every year …. No. The reason is safety. Now,...
How to deal with traumatic brain injury after a car crash
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury in Alabama. Although this type of injury is generally devastating, how you deal with it when it occurs can make all the difference in your recovery. Read on to learn more. What is...
Check For Nursing Home Abuse This Holiday
The pandemic has kept many visitors away from nursing homes. So this December will be the first time many Alabamians have seen their loved ones. Here is my strong advice: check for signs of nursing home abuse when you go. It has been my experience that most...
Holiday Safety List, Checking It Twice
Decoration fires! Destructive toys! Deep fryer explosions! Happy holidays, everyone. As a personal injury lawyer, I know things can hurt you. So, I am here to advocate that we all take a few precautions to prevent our holiday traditions from including a trip to...
Yes, your neighbor’s termites can move to your house
There are termites in all parts of the country, but the hot and humid climate in Alabama is especially friendly to termite colonies. If you’re worried that your house might have a termite problem, talking to your neighbors about their experiences with termites might...