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 A. Ritchie
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mobile, AL, Insurance Tricks to Not Pay Your Car Wreck Claim
Have you had a car or truck wreck in West Mobile, Mobile/Baldwin Counties, or anywhere in Alabama? Let me be blunt. The insurance company that you expect to pay your medical bills and fix your vehicle is not your friend. It is a finely crafted machine designed to pay...
Your Accident on the 4th. Now What?
First and foremost, if you were injured during the 4th of July holiday, it's crucial that you seek immediate medical care. Your health and well-being should be your top priority. Plus, documenting your care is essential to successfully getting you the money you...
The 4th in Mobile: Pet Panic
This may shock you. It makes sense, but it is still shocking: More pets are lost during the 4th of July holiday than at any other time of the year. The problem (I believe): Fido does not like fireworks. I have two pieces of advice and a little bit on the law. First...
Mobile, AL – Why is Insurance Fighting My Accident Claim?
Days of filing your claim and getting your money may be over. If those days ever existed. Here is what is happening with the insurance industry and how it impacts you. The theory of insurance is that we all pool our money, and then if one of us gets into trouble...
Mobile, Alabama Boating: Deep Legal Waters
Boating accidents seem to be on people's minds around here, and summer has just started. My partner Jason Steele and I have seen an increase in calls to the office. Here is what we see and what you need to know. BWI (boating under the influence) is a real thing. We...