You know about the dangers of texting and driving. But now, you need to fear texting and walking … especially on a mountain … and especially if you are a male. A new study caught my eye because men are falling off mountains while holding their phones. At best,...
Allen A. Ritchie
Big Money to Worker Fired for Filing Workers’ Comp
In Alabama, it is illegal for an employer to fire a worker who files a workers’ comp claim. Let me repeat that IT IS ILLEGAL FOR AN EMPLOYER TO FIRE A WORKER WHO FILES A WORKERS’ COMP CLAIM. If you are hurt on the job, one of the first things you should do is...
AL Construction Work: High Pay, Serious Danger
If you tried to get a new roof or a driveway poured, you know construction workers are in high demand in the Mobile area. They are so in need, and the pay is so high, that some Alabamians with little construction training are attempting to get into the trade....
Termite Law: Fight the Coming Swarm
Be on the lookout. Termites will soon be moving across the Gulf Coast, and Mobile and Baldwin County could be hard hit. The warmer temperatures will fully awaken the termites, and those bugs come out hungry. Here is my strong advice: Don’t rely on the bug guy...
St. Patrick’s Trouble – Sue the Bar?
We just got past Mardi Gras, and now it is St. Patrick’s Day. There is a lot of celebrating going on in Mobile, which can mean trouble. I have often spoken about how you need to take responsibility for your drinking – call an Uber or have a designated driver....
Termites: Get Repair Money – the Top 4 Lawbreakers
If you have termite trouble, 4 major groups could have done you wrong. These bad guys should pay, but they will not do so without a fight. Here are the top 4 groups we have to sue -- or threaten to sue -- to get your termite repairs paid. Pest Control Companies...
Alabama Law: Hurt by a Mardi Gras Drinker
For some Mardi Gras revelers here in Mobile, drinking is part of the celebration. But too much liquor can cost you cash and your freedom. Perhaps even more disastrous, you could hurt ... and I mean seriously hurt ... another person. We tend to represent people...
Termites and New Home Buying in Mobile
Termites. They are a significant problem here in Mobile, and the people you hire to safeguard your home may be more interested in their profits than your protection. You may need a lawyer and need that lawyer now. I am sure you have heard of the historic $60...
AL Law: Check for Termites – Do It Now
Be warned: termites could be eating at your house. In fact, they could be eating -- your house! We have clients currently fighting these wood-hungry pests, and the damage could run into hundreds of thousands of dollars for each of them. To make matters worse,...
A Judge to Decide What Is Mexican Food. What?
This case is just too much fun. Yes, a judge must decide if history and tradition make a Mexican meal or if the ingredients make it Mexican. The result could cost someone thousands of dollars. So, if you were the judge, how would you rule? Here are a few more...