If you drive at night, you are more likely to die at night. And I mean much more likely. Another study showing the increased danger of night driving has come to my attention. Not because there are significant traffic deaths after dark; we knew that, but...
Behave badly in a boat? You now have a better chance of seeing the inside of an Alabama jail. Boating Changes Starting January 1, our state will treat boating incidents more like car and truck accidents. Here is an example: reckless boating, which was a misdemeanor,...
I like to laugh. It is just the ho, ho, ho of the season that gives me great joy. And it seems other lawyers think the same. One of my favorite seasonal favorites is reading the legalized version of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. First, a section of the...
Here is the shocking news I discovered this week. Alabama is rated 50th in Christmas spirit. Thank God for Washington, D.C., it was 51st. I am not sure GetCenturyLink.com has it right, but I have seen a dip in Christmas support here in the Bay area. There seems to be...
In Alabama, we generally don’t like being told what to do, but we also do not like to be in a traffic accident while driving to the beach. This reality may be why we are in the middle of the national ranking for safe roads. Mississippi and Georgia are right...
You want to throw a great Christmas party. You want everyone to have a good time. But let's face it, if anyone goes to jail, it should be the other guy. So, know what Alabama law says about having the gang over. Generally, you are not responsible if your guests have...
Night driving can be dangerous in our state. A study by the University of Alabama says during Thanksgiving, fatal crashes are 70% more likely to occur when it is dark. Once you think about it, the reasons may be apparent. First, drivers can't see as much at night....
Think of me as your safety turkey. Wait, let me rethink that. In the meantime, let me share some of the safety tips I have learned from helping injured people over my many years of Thanksgiving. First, if you are traveling out of Alabama, make sure your car is...
If you know a veteran exposed to toxic chemicals, make sure they know about a new law. It is called the PACT Act, and it expands benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The president signed the legislation about a...
When you hear a coach say, “Keep your eye on the ball.” The advice may be to the players … and to the fans. Here is why. As a rule, the law says if there are inherent dangers in watching a sport and you decide to attend, you are responsible for any injury. So,...