Mitch | September 3, 2024 | Boating and Maritime

As is the practice with most maritime injury attorneys, Lattof & Lattof handles cases on a contingency basis. This means that our fees are based upon a percentage of whatever we recover for our clients. Therefore, the collection of the attorney fee is “contingent” on getting money for the client. If the client doesn’t get… read more

Mitch | August 14, 2024 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury

Are you wondering why you should read a post on the subject of whether to hire an injury attorney? If so, here are some facts worth considering: (1) In Alabama, a motor vehicle accident occurs every 3.25 minutes. (2) Every 11 minutes a person in Alabama is injured in a motor vehicle accident. (3) Every… read more

Mitch | August 5, 2024 | Boating and Maritime

On October 24, 1980, the cargo ship, SS POET left the port of Philadelphia carrying corn to Egypt. On board was a crew of 34 sailors, including 5 merchant seamen from Mobile, Alabama. The ship sailed into the Bermuda Triangle and was never heard from again. This is how Lattof & Lattof’s connection with the… read more

Mitch | July 23, 2024 | Car Accidents

According to car accident statistics, most drivers will be involved in a motor vehicle accident once every 18 years. This means that over the course of a normal driving lifetime, you can expect to have 3 to 4 collisions. Since 43% of all vehicle collisions result in injury (or death), at least 1 of your… read more

Mitch | July 19, 2024 | Nursing Home Abuse

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and How to Protect Your Loved One Choosing a nursing home for your loved one is a decision driven by the desire to ensure their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. However, even in what are considered the best facilities, incidents of abuse and neglect can occur. It’s crucial to… read more

Mitchell | July 12, 2024 | Small Claims Court

Understanding Small Claims Court In Alabama Every week potential clients bring cases to us that we’re not able to handle. The reasons we turn down a case are numerous. For instance, if there’s no insurance coverage for the person at fault, it is very unlikely that a judgment can be collected. Similarly, if the potential… read more

Mitch | June 18, 2024 | Car Accidents

What If You’re Hit By An Uninsured Driver? We’re regularly contacted by potential clients who have been in an accident where they’ve been hit by an uninsured driver. They’ve been injured and/or had their car wrecked through no fault of their own. However, the other driver didn’t have insurance, so they don’t know what to… read more

Mitchell | June 19, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents and Product Liability Motorcycle crashes can lead to serious, even fatal injuries. In many cases, injured victims deserve compensation, especially when the accidents are caused by defective motorcycle parts. But how do you determine who is responsible for these accidents? Were you or someone you loved injured in a motorcycle accident? The Mobile,… read more

Mitchell | May 26, 2023 | Personal Injury

Study Shows Higher Cancer Risk Associated with Camp Lejeune  While many people suspected that the toxic chemicals released into the water at Camp Lejeune were dangerous, few people knew the real harm. Research indicates that cancer death rates were up to 10% higher at Camp Lejeune than at other military bases nationwide.  At Lattof &… read more

Mitchell | April 24, 2023 | Workers' Compensation

What You Should Know If Your Initial Claim is Denied Worker’s compensation claims allow victims injured on their jobs to recover compensation. Most people injured on the job in Alabama are covered by the Alabama Worker’s Compensation Act, which makes it mandatory for businesses to carry worker’s compensation insurance if they have five or more… read more