Should You Settle Have you ever bought a shirt and said, “Here is an extra $20; the shirt is worth it!” Well, no. And insurance companies (who pay out money for most traffic accident and other injuries) feel the same. They are going to pay the minimum. Now, the...
Law Helpline – 2016 Do you have a legal question you have always wanted to ask? Who gets grandma’s stuff is she dies without a will? Does the fruit from my neighbor’s tree, that hangs over my property, belong to me? Can I sue my boss if I get hurt on the job? Will the...
Kids and Drinking The legal term is called Minor in Possession (MIP). The real-life experience is a call from the local jail. It is just about summer and for many Alabama teens that translates to let the party begin. It is a party that can have serious ramifications....
Boat Accident As we head into summer, please take a few minutes to talk to your kids about boat safety. I can see your eyes roll. I understand. I grew up in and around the water of Mobile and my eyes have rolled for decades as people tried to talk to me. However, as a...
Insurance won't After a serious accident, even lawyers hire lawyers to help fight the insurance company. Here is the major reason: they need to get better while someone else jumps through the hoops required to get an insurance company to pay. There are some other...
Distracted Driving Should you hold your phone and drive in Alabama? Our legislature is considering a ban. Some states already do prohibit it – one of those is Georgia. You should know by now that you cannot text and drive in Alabama. I mean, you can physically do it,...
Medical Consent Can you sue if you signed a waiver? Yes, you can sue. The real question is — can you win? The court does not look favorably on deceptive language which is only designed to protect a business from financial loss. Here are some things to consider: No...
What is Personal Injury? Do I have a case? There is no shame in asking this question. I talk to clients, here in Mobile and surrounding counties, that seem down right embarrassed to ask it. I tell them that the law is here to help them. Their rights are never anything...
Termites-Mobile You paid for termite protection and still you have termites. The law can help you. Alabama is pretty strong on getting you what you paid for. Here is what I am seeing: pest control companies are great to cash your checks and talk up the protection they...
What is Personal Injury? If you are injured in Alabama, you can get money for your pain and suffering. It is part of the law that some applaud for helping injured folk and others condemn as the “catch all” for those trying to lie, cheat and manipulate their way into...