You dead yet? Well, Alabama is waiting around like in a movie scene where they read the will … except you don't have a will. Know what happens? The state of Alabama has written one for you, and you might not like what it says. Really, you think the Alabama legislature...
Allen Ritchie
Alabama Law and Your Kid Being Hurt Playing Sports
Question: If my kid is hurt playing football, what can I do under Alabama law? JASON: Alabama loves its football. OK, that's not the most shocking statement I have ever made. But here is what might surprise you. Alabama is at the forefront of protecting children in...
AL’s Safety Rails May Not Hold Back Electric Cars
Those highway safety rails you see across the Mobile area may be worthless if you have an electric car. What did you say? Here is the shocking part: Electric cars would seem to be lighter since they do not have an engine. In reality, they are heavier—maybe thousands...
What Alabama car insurance should I buy? Is cheap the way to go?
Question: You know Alabama insurance companies. Which insurance should I get? JASON: Here is the irony. The insurance company that is most important to you is usually not the one you send payments to. The real question is: What insurance company does the person who...
Learn These 5 Things About Alabama Car Insurance BEFORE Your Next Wreck
Let me share some of what I know about car insurance. You learn a lot when dealing with car wrecks in and around Mobile on a daily basis. Here we go, 5 things that might surprise you. Insurance goes with the car, but not if the driver lives with you. If you loan your...
Can I have PTSD after a car wreck? Can I collect?
Question: My sister had a bad car wreck earlier this year. As I see her this Labor Day, anything I should look for? JASON: Do this. Check if she suffers from PTSD. Just like so many of our veterans, a traumatic event, like war or a car wreck, can cause deep emotional...
Personal Injury Law in Mobile, Alabama. What Is That?
I guess the term personal injury is a bit odd. Aren't all injuries personal? And let me tell you, if you get hurt, it is very personal to you. A decade or so ago, when I told people I was a personal injury lawyer, they looked at me a bit strangely, not understanding...
Wrecks in Mobile as Kids Get to School
Question – Getting kids to school seems to be more dangerous this year. Any advice? JASON: Something is going on. I do see more drivers failing to adjust their driving with the opening of school. Fortunately, I have not seen an increase in child-related accident cases...
Termite Law in Alabama – Fight the Bugs and Win
You fight the bugs, and we will fight the bug company. That is how it works in Alabama. You try to save your house, and we try to get you the money before the bugs eat it to the ground. Now, this does not mean that if the bug company just holds out, you will end up...
Getting to School – Keeping Mobile Area Kids Safe
Question – With school starting, what do I tell my kids about traffic danger? JASON— This year, we are facing a very dangerous situation. Many of our children will be holding a potentially lethal instrument in their hands—an instrument we gave them. Cell phones can be...