Question: If I fall at a business, they pay. Right? JASON: That's a fantasy, but under very specific conditions, you can collect. And, in turn, help others. Getting hurt at a place of business is a complicated type of injury. Here is why: You must prove the company...
Question: Porch pirates seem to be on the increase in Mobile. What does the law say? JASON: You may like 2025, as Alabama considers a very strong penalty for people who steal things delivered to your front door. Say 20 years in prison!!! And that is not just any...
Question: The police report indicates I was at fault in a wreck. Is my case over? JASON: Just because the police report states you are at fault doesn't necessarily mean that's the whole story. We frequently challenge police reports. Remember, the officer did not...
Question: Thanksgiving and fires. Is that a real thing? JASON: Thanksgiving is becoming a hotbed for blazes. See what I did there. Now, I don't want to make light of this, but home fires around this time of year have even gotten the attention of the American Red...
Question: I am very proud of my brother's 20+ years in the military. He is now going to retire and move back to the Mobile area. What does Alabama do for veterans? JASON: We are very pro-military here in South Alabama. Plus, the state has done quite a lot to provide a...
Question: My grandson is coming to spend Halloween week with me. It's been 40 years since I took a little one out for trick or treat. Any legal changes over that time? JASON: Halloween is one of my favorite holidays – especially shared with a young child. But...
Question: My sister hit a guy's car on Government Street here in Mobile. She gave him her number and then left. Has she broken the law? JASON: She may not have been required to call the police. But she should have. In Alabama, you don't have to call 911 if the car...
Question: If my kid is hurt playing football, what can I do under Alabama law? JASON: Alabama loves its football. OK, that's not the most shocking statement I have ever made. But here is what might surprise you. Alabama is at the forefront of protecting children in...
Question: You know Alabama insurance companies. Which insurance should I get? JASON: Here is the irony. The insurance company that is most important to you is usually not the one you send payments to. The real question is: What insurance company does the person who...
Question: My sister had a bad car wreck earlier this year. As I see her this Labor Day, anything I should look for? JASON: Do this. Check if she suffers from PTSD. Just like so many of our veterans, a traumatic event, like war or a car wreck, can cause deep emotional...