You need 3 pieces of paper in Alabama – once you become an adult. I practice personal injury law but write these legal documents for people in and around Mobile and Baldwin Counties because they are just that important. Here is why – if you don't have them, the state...
Allen Ritchie
Injured, Do I Have to Hand Over My Clothes?
Question: I fell at a store. Now the Insurance folk want my clothes. Why? JASON: Stop. This may be a trick. Here is what you need to know. Did your clothing—like a long skirt, slick boots, a big hat, or any other item—contribute to the accident? That’s what they are...
Termites Coming to Mobile and Baldwin Counties
You cannot live in the Mobile area and not know about termites. Every year, they come, and they stay here all year long. Why? They like what we like - our warm summers and mild winters. In fact, the area around here is perfect … and I mean perfect … for termites....
Suing the Uber Driver After a Wreck
Question: An Uber or Lyft accident. Is it like being a passenger in a friend's car? JASON: Not in Alabama. Plus, getting you paid can be complex, and you may need a lawyer to figure it out. Here is the big difference: You are dealing with a business, not an...
AL Law: Work Is Making Me Sick
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...
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,...