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Drivers are almost always at fault for pedestrian collisions when pedestrians use crosswalks. These are places where pedestrians have the right-of-way to cross the road. If there is no crosswalk, however, liability for the accident may not be as clear. The person who is at fault for this type of crash will depend on...

Every year, workers in Alabama and around the country lose their lives in fatal workplace accidents. Those who survive may suffer serious and lasting injuries or permanent disabilities. Although employers have a legal obligation to ensure reasonably safe work environments, many cut corners and violate safety policies to save time or money. Protect yourself...

Workers in Alabama are only as safe as their workplaces. Despite many state and federal regulations that control work conditions and require safety measures, serious and fatal workplace accidents occur every year. Unsafe working conditions can take many forms in a dangerous workplace. Knowing how to identify and report hazardous conditions could keep you...

One of the most catastrophic and life-altering injuries a person can suffer is a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord sends messages from the brain to the nervous system throughout the body, controlling many bodily functions. Injuries to the spinal cord can result from direct damage to the tightly bundled nerves which run from...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death for young people from infancy to age 44 in the United States and also causes a significant number of disabilities. The elderly are also a population particularly vulnerable to brain injuries. While many aspects of the recovery process after a TBI depend on the...

Truck accidents are devastating collisions that often cause life-changing injuries, especially to the occupants of the smaller vehicle. When it comes to pursuing financial compensation for a truck accident in Alabama, you may have to contend with several unique issues. Commercial truck accident claims are not like typical car accident insurance claims. For this...

Bicyclists in Alabama are at an increased risk of suffering serious and fatal injuries in an accident compared to motor vehicle drivers. According to the most recent Alabama Traffic Crash Facts Report, 209 bicyclists were injured and 9 tragically lost their lives in bike accidents in a single year. Before you head out on...

A premises liability case is a civil lawsuit that can be filed after an accident takes place on someone else's property. It is a claim seeking financial compensation from a negligent property owner for a dangerous property defect or hazard. Understanding negligence in a premises liability case can help you determine whether you have...

Slip, trip and fall accidents send over one million people to emergency rooms in the United States each year. Winter weather in Alabama increases the odds of slip and fall accidents, with snow, ice and moisture that can compromise walking surfaces. Reduce your risk of getting injured in a slip and fall accident this...

Amputations are some of the most physically and emotionally devastating injuries that can be suffered in preventable accidents in Alabama. Many different accidents can cause dismemberment or the loss of a limb, including motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents and agricultural disasters. If a victim plans on seeking compensation for an amputation injury, our experienced...