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Posted by Editor  |  May 4, 2016

Funeral Home Negligence in Alabama

Can funeral homes be sued for negligence in Alabama? Funeral home negligence suits are extremely rare in Alabama. However, misplaced corpses, premature cremations and other "accidents" are fairly common. Additionally, post-funeral burial mismanagement is also commonplace. For these type incidents, involving cemetery burial mistakes or poor treatment of corpses during the funeral process, Alabama...
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Posted by Editor  |  April 5, 2016

Do I Need A Lawyer For An Alabama Work Injury?

Alabama Workers Compensation Law Under Alabama law, an injured worker has certain rights and options. However, attempting to handle your own claim can be risky. Your employer or the workers comp insurance carrier will probably not have your best interest in mind. Also, they will have the benefit of legal counsel. For the most...
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Posted by Editor  |  March 14, 2016

Hit and Run Injury Law In Alabama

Hit and run accidents are very common in Alabama. The most serious, direct consequence to the injured victims is that they are left without any compensation (assuming the at-fault driver cannot be located). However, Alabama law does provide a opportunity for victims to be compensated so long as several things are proven. Step One:...
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Posted by Editor  |  February 17, 2016

What Is Contributory Negligence in Alabama Law?

https://youtu.be/zCbniuZpZBM   If I was partially at fault, can I still recover for my personal injury claim? Alabama law allows victims of negligence to sue for compensation for their injuries. However, in a personal injury claim, the legal doctrine of contributory negligence prevents the victim from recovering if they were also at fault for...
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Posted by Editor  |  January 8, 2016

Underinsured / Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Alabama

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVmpxeuO02U[/embed] Have You Been Involved in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver? Imagine you are driving to the grocery store to buy a few things for dinner.  You have a green light at the intersection ahead of you, but as you are driving through the intersection, another car runs the red light and crashes...
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Posted by Editor  |  December 7, 2015

Alabama Auto Accident Checklist

https://youtu.be/_K4bhJKFw54 Hundreds of Alabama citizens are involved in an auto accident everyday...some severe, some minor. Regardless of the circumstances, there are certain do's and don't's to remember. So, here are the top five do's and don'ts: Things To Do After a Car Accident in Alabama 1. Call the police and get an accident report...
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Posted by Editor  |  November 16, 2015

Do I Have a Hospital Negligence Claim?

Hospital Malpractice Claims in Alabama Many Birmingham medical malpractice attorneys in our state will not handle malpractice suits against hospitals or similar facilities. These lawsuits are time-consuming, expensive and complex. Alabama law requires the Plaintiff (person suing) to produce nursing experts who must establish that the hospital "breached the standard of care". Many potential...
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Posted by Editor  |  November 4, 2015

How Much Do Car Accidents Lawyers Charge?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c47BYs1zyHA[/embed] In Alabama, it is customary for victims of car accidents to pay a contingency fee to their personal injury attorney in Birmingham. While most other lawyers charge either a flat fee or work on a hourly basis, attorneys handling auto crashes involving injuries almost exclusively charge a percentage fee, meaning they get a...
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Posted by Editor  |  October 22, 2015

Workplace Accident in Alabama? What Are My Options?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k28t3tNjS8[/embed] You have just suffered a serious injury in a workplace accident. Confused about your rights and options? Alabama law provides several remedies, some better than others. This article will discuss the choices that may be available to you. Step 1 - Is it covered by Alabama worker's compensation law? Alabama law requires employers...
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Posted by Editor  |  October 5, 2015

How Is Fault Determined In An Alabama Auto Accident?

Fault for an Alabama auto accident is determined by a number of factors. At the end of the day, juries are instructed to determine fault based upon the eyewitness testimony, physical evidence and the Alabama Rules of the Road. A swearing match between the parties ("he said, she said") is insufficient to establish fault...there...
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