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...
Question – Getting kids to school seems to be more dangerous this year. Any advice? JASON: Something is going on. I do see more drivers failing to adjust their driving with the opening of school. Fortunately, I have not seen an increase in child-related accident cases...
Question – With school starting, what do I tell my kids about traffic danger? JASON— This year, we are facing a very dangerous situation. Many of our children will be holding a potentially lethal instrument in their hands—an instrument we gave them. Cell phones can be...
Question: I loaned my car to a friend. In a wreck, do I have to pay? JASON: It might surprise you, but the state of Alabama says you have given a dangerous instrument to another person. Therefore, you can be held responsible if something terrible happens. This is no...
Question: Car wreck trouble over the 4th in western Mobile, AL. Now What? JASON: Here are 4 crucial laws you must understand. They are Alabama law and could significantly impact your case. Number 1. We are an at-fault state. This means if you caused the accident, you...
Question: Can You Sue an AL Nursing Home? JASON: Yes, Yes, and YES. We at Steele Ritchie take the care of Alabama seniors very seriously. Few things anger me more than the abuse or neglect of people who cannot fight for themselves. Let me first discuss those...
Question: Camp Lejeune. Is there a deadline? Jason: Yes, in roughly TWO MONTHS. So, do not wait to make a Camp Lejeune claim. Let me repeat - do NOT wait. you only have until August 10th of this year. If you know someone hurt by the contaminated water at Camp...
Question: I’m back to the water. Update, please, on boats and Alabama law? JASON: Here in Mobile, we love the water. But it is not without danger. Let me talk a little about boating accidents. We have 4 different areas of water around here … lakes, rivers, the Bay,...
New to Alabama. What do I need to know about the law here in West Mobile? Welcome. Many of our laws are just like you had elsewhere … but some are not. Here we go: Seatbelts All vehicle drivers and riders must wear them. Booster seats are a must for children under 6....