Here, in and around Mobile, we can work in some dangerous situations and with some very dangerous chemicals. Not feeling well? Don't think your illness is just part of getting older. It could be that your job is literally killing you. This happens more often than most...
Allen Ritchie
Injured by Moon Pie. Can I Sue?
Question: If a Moon Pie injures me, can I sue? JASON: Really, you want to tell a jury in Mobile that a pastry hurt you? Well, happy Mardi Gras. Seriously, the question is not, can you sue, but rather, can you win? I am going to guess that you were hit by a Moon Pie...
Stop the Social Media. You’re Injuring Your Injury Case.
After an accident, not only can your family and friends read your posts – but so can the other driver's insurance company. And those guys are looking for any reason not to pay you. Posting about your accident could cost you thousands of dollars. Yes, thousands. Here...
Road Rage on Alabama Roads
Aggressive driving has become increasingly common in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. It may surprise you to learn that over half of all accidents in the area are caused by aggressive driving. Yes, more than half. Here at the office, I see two significant factors coming...
Snow and Insurance in Mobile
Question: Snow damage and insurance in Mobile, AL. Now what? JASON: Never filed for snow damage? Well, neither have many of your neighbors here in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. The first thing to know is that snow damage coverage is like any other disaster coverage…...
Blinded by the … Headlight
Are headlights too bright? Are they brighter than in years past? And what can be done? It seems you cannot go down the more rural areas of I-10 without a big truck or pick-up or something nearly blinding you. Here is the shocking legal part. If you have an accident,...
Falling in a store and Alabama law.
Question: If I fall at a business, they pay. Right? JASON: That's a fantasy, but under very specific conditions, you can collect. And, in turn, help others. Getting hurt at a place of business is a complicated type of injury. Here is why: You must prove the company...
2025: New Year, New Laws in Alabama
Happy 2025! Well, you have some new laws to deal with -- one I strongly support, one I don't. Here is the law you need to know about because if a cow sits on you – well, you're in big trouble paying those medical bills. Here we go. You cannot sue the person who owns...
Porch pirates. Could a new Alabama law help in Mobile and Baldwin Counties?
Question: Porch pirates seem to be on the increase in Mobile. What does the law say? JASON: You may like 2025, as Alabama considers a very strong penalty for people who steal things delivered to your front door. Say 20 years in prison!!! And that is not just any...
AL Law: Shooting Drones for Christmas
Can I shoot down a drone in Alabama? Really, this is your number one question at Christmas time? Well, apparently, it is since drones are flying all over New Jersey and some of our fellow citizens fear they could come south. To not hold you in suspense, the answer is...