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Are Parents Responsible for Property Damage Caused by Their Children?
When a minor causes property damage such as graffiti, broken windows, or smashed mailboxes, liability for repairs may fall to the parents. Laws in Alabama may hold the parents and guardians of children under 18 legally responsible for property damage the children cause. Parents in Alabama may find themselves liable for property damages in...
Read MoreIs Lane Splitting Legal in Alabama?
Table of Contents Can You Lane Split on a Motorcycle in Alabama? Overview of Motorcycle Laws in Alabama The Grandfather Clause for Motorcycle Licenses Lane Sharing Vs. Lane Splitting The New Left Lane Law in Alabama Understanding the Lane Change Law in Alabama FAQs Conclusion Motorcycling, for many, is not just a mode of...
Read MoreHow to Save the Life of a Motorcyclist
Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die in car accidents than passenger vehicle occupants, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Vulnerabilities to serious personal injuries in auto accidents put motorcyclists at great risk every time they travel. In Alabama alone, 114 motorcyclists and moped riders lost their lives in 2016. Although riding a...
Read MoreThe Dangers of ATVs and Young Drivers
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular in Alabama – especially on farms and in rural regions. ATVs are useful for outdoor work and for recreational purposes. Although most ATV manufacturers stipulate that minors under the age of 16 should not operate ATVs alone or unsupervised, many families make the mistake of assuming they are safe...
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid Eye Strain at Work?
Many Americans work with computers or other visually demanding tasks in their everyday work, and it’s important to know how to take care of your eyes. If you use a computer every day or do lots of repetitive work on a small scale such as component assembly, you are at risk of developing eye...
Read MoreHow Are Burn Degrees Determined?
Burns are painful injuries that can easily lead to long-term scarring and disability. Medical professionals use a degree scale to classify burn injuries, and it’s a good idea to know the different types of burns, which ones deserve immediate medical attention, and which ones have a chance to cause permanent damage. First-Degree Burns The...
Read MoreCan I Seek Workers’ Compensation After Heat Illness?
Workers’ compensation relieves the financial burden from the shoulders of injured employees, so they can focus on healing rather than medical bills and wage losses. State workers’ compensation systems provide no-questions-asked benefits to most employees who suffer injuries or illnesses while performing job-related tasks. Almost all injuries and illnesses qualify for benefits, as long...
Read MoreSafety Tips for Alabama Bicycle Riders
Bicycling may be a popular method of transportation in Alabama, but it isn’t always the safest. In 2015, 185 Alabama bicyclists suffered injuries and nine others died. More than one-fifth (21%) of these accidents involved injured bicyclists who were 15 and younger. Negligent and distracted drivers are making Alabama’s roadways more dangerous than ever...
Read MoreWhen Should I Appeal an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Denial?
If your Alabama workers' compensation claim has been denied, you must act quickly—you have 15 calendar days from the date you receive the denial by mail, or 7 calendar days if received in person, to file a written appeal with the Alabama Department of Labor's Hearings and Appeals Division. Failing to act within this...
Read MoreWho Is Entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits in Alabama?
Social security disability insurance is a failsafe that protects Americans when they can no longer work or those who can’t work as they had in the past – among other issues. However, many people don’t even realize they are eligible for social security benefits. Any person who has worked and had social security benefits...
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