A car accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. The aftermath can feel overwhelming, from dealing with injuries to navigating insurance claims. But what you do—or don’t do—immediately after an accident can have a profound impact on your ability to recover...
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...
If you are in a wreck and want that check, DO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. I guess I have said this a thousand times. Now, one thousand and one, DO NOT POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA. The reason should be obvious: insurance adjusters will read your Facebook, Instagram, or...
We love Mardi Gras in Mobile. I mean, WE LOVE MARDI GRAS IN MOBILE. Though the police seem to be more forgiving this time of year, there are some laws you are best to follow. Accept the Danger of Flying Moon Pies. If you get hit with a pastry that is shaped like a...
If you are in trouble, they literally can save your life. It is time to celebrate the men and women who are answering your emergency calls to 911. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, every day, including holidays, they are there getting help to people. It is a...
There are laws in our state to keep construction workers safe. But some companies will cut safety to increase profits. Here is my experience – don’t think the company is out to help you. The company is out to help the company. Additionally, some businesses have...
Join us live on Sunday, January 22, 2023. Football season is over (Hey, there is always next year.), and it is time to return to our 30-minute legal call-in format for NBC 15 LawCall, here in Mobile, AL. As it has been for roughly a decade, the show is on at 10:30...
A friend’s teenage daughter just got her driving license. Her father asked me to speak with her – I would imagine thinking I would tell some horrific driving accident details from my case file --- and I have those. But instead, I told her of the 4 overlooked...
A common injury for many workers in Alabama is slipping and falling while on the job. These injuries can be very serious when the victim hits their head or injures their back or legs in any manner. Broken vertebrae and hips are common results of slip and fall...
If you are planning to move into an assisted living facility, it is important to choose a good one that takes care of their residents. Not every assisted living facility in Alabama is going to be a good fit for you, so here are some red flags to look out for when...