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...
Allen's Answers Alabama law is protective of an injured child. In fact, you may think the parents can make all the decisions. This is not always the way it works. Take this example. A child is injured in a car wreck. The parents sue and the other driver’s insurance...
Kids and Drinking If you are hit in a traffic accident by a teenager who has been drinking, you will need a lawyer. Period. Everyone will be pointing fingers and blaming others; plus, it can be a very complicated case. Here is the shocker — you will probably get the...
Insurance Won't Pay There is the law and there is what you should do. I’ll tell you both. First the law. If you are in a car accident in Alabama, you do not have to call the police or state troopers if no one was hurt, the property damage is under $500 and everyone...
Boat Accident-Mobile There is a lot of water around Mobile. We like to get on it, in it and under it. So why is something that gives us so much joy causing so much grief? I help injured people, and here is the news that might shock you: Alabama is predicted to have...
Distracted Driving You know you shouldn’t take your eyes off the road while driving. You know that …. but it seems you still do it. Even if you never use a cell phone while driving, know this … others do. You need to watch out for the people who are not watching out....