It is nothing less than a tragedy when someone becomes the ultimate victim of another’s negligence. A life is lost and surviving family members are left to pick up the pieces of their lives as best they can. Grief can be overwhelming and making decisions can be nearly...
Personal Injuries
Singer dies in horrific conveyor belt accident
When we see people on TV, reality or otherwise, we often forget that these people may not actually be rich. Indeed, just being famous does not mean that one is rich. As a result, reality-tv stars often hold “normal,” every day jobs. This was the case for the singer,...
Pursuing compensation after the wrongful death of a loved one
When our readers in Alabama think of wrongful death lawsuits, they probably imagine that these cases typically arise most commonly in the aftermath of motor vehicle accidents. That probably isn’t wrong, as we all know that deadly motor vehicle accidents are,...
Wrongful death and holding a hospital liable
When someone suffers a serious injury in Alabama and elsewhere, whether in an automobile accident, a workplace incident or an accident at home, he or she likely relies on the hospital to properly assess and treat them. However, this does not always occur. In matters...
Local woman dies in Pinson car accident
We are blessed with relatively traffic free roadways, except during rush hours and after car accidents. But, even though, our roads are less congested than other major cities, it does not mean our roads are any safer. Indeed, a recent fatal accident that killed one...
Wrongful death legal protections available in Alabama
Car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents can all result in catastrophic injuries for victims and death. Personal injury protections are available to family members of those killed in fatal accidents. Family members who have suffered the wrongful loss of...
Nursing homes and the dangers of bedsores
You expect a nursing home to take care of your loved ones. After all, they are required to have a certain level of staffing to meet patient needs, and those employees should be adequately trained in providing adequate care. Proper nutrition should be provided,...
Child suffers catastrophic injury in hit-and-run bicycle accident
Alabama drivers are reminded to be mindful of pedestrians and to adhere to the rules of the road to keep everyone safe. This is especially important when there are children outside. Unfortunately, many drivers are operating their vehicles while distracted, are...
What are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries?
Some people in Alabama are more adventurous than others and may take more risks when they participating in various physical activities. People who do this may be more likely to suffer injuries than more cautious people, but even the most cautious people can suffer...
Understanding the types of elder abuse and neglect
Many people here in Birmingham have older relatives who use residential facilities to help with every day care. When those family members require this level of help, we place an incredible amount of trust in the staff of those care centers to properly care for those...