Personal Injury Blog
10 Things You Should Do After A Car Accident
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
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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
Understanding Small Claims Court In Alabama
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
What If You’re Hit By An Uninsured Driver?
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
Who is Liable for Damages from Defective Motorcycle Parts?
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
Camp Lejeune Cancer Statistics
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
How Does a Workers’ Comp Lawsuit Work?
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
Why Seek Wrongful Death Damages?
Mitch | April 10, 2023 | Personal Injury
Next Steps After Suffering Loss No one expects the unthinkable, but whether it be a negligent driver, property owner, or employer, tragic accidents take thousands of lives each year. Negligent parties ought to be held accountable for the sudden and shocking loss of life. At Lattof & Lattof, P.C., we represent individuals who have suffered… read more
Why It’s Essential That You Have Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Alabama
Mitchell | March 21, 2023 | Car Accidents
If you are injured by a negligent driver in Alabama, there’s a 1 in 5 chance that the driver will not have liability insurance to cover the injuries to you and your passengers. According to the Insurance Research Council, 19.5% of Alabama drivers had no insurance in 2019 – one of the highest rates in… read more
I Don’t Like My Injury Lawyer. Can I Fire Him? Should I Fire Him?
Mitchell | March 20, 2023 | Personal Injury
Occasionally I receive calls from injury victims who are dissatisfied with their lawyer. Sometimes they’ve already decided to change lawyers and sometimes they’re seeking another lawyer’s opinion on whether they should make a change. There are some important considerations to be aware of if you find yourself in this situation. Here are some things to… read more