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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Summertime. Summertime. Summertime. Perfect for fun and death on the road. Not quite the optimistic message you were hoping for? As the temperature rises, so does my accident caseload. My observation is reinforced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While I...
The fight is on here on the Gulf Coast. First, you fight the termites and then the termite protection company. You must wonder, what did you buy protection for? Let me explain a little about what is going on and what you can do. My advice is to first get a lawyer who...
The number one question I receive this time of year is: will the government take a share of my personal injury settlement? This is an important question because the money is meant to help you get back to where you were before the accident, and if the government...