Personal Injury Blog

3 Types of Product Liability Claims

Most Alabama shoppers expect the products they buy in their favorite stores to be safe for them to use. However, sometimes they are not safe. Defective products cause thousands of injuries each year. Some defective products can even be deadly.  What Causes Defective Products? People expect manufacturers to develop and test their products before they… read more

Brain Stem Injuries: Causes, Short-Term Effects, and Long-Term Consequences

Brain injuries are complicated. Each region of the brain is responsible for controlling various parts of your body. Some regions of the brain allow you to process sensations, while others can contribute to different aspects of your personality. The brain stem lies at the base of the brain. It connects the brain to the spinal… read more

Difference Between Slip & Fall and Trip & Fall Accidents

Non-lawyers use the phrase “slip and fall” to describe accidents that happen in businesses and other public places. If someone sustains an injury in a fall after stepping on a grape in a grocery store, they might say the injured person was involved in a slip-and-fall accident. But slip and fall has another, more narrow… read more

Pregnancy and Car Accidents: What You Need to Know After a Crash

Victims in car accidents can sustain traumatic injuries. In some cases, those injuries can result in disabilities or long-term impairments. However, when an accident victim is pregnant, the potential for injury impacts both the mother and her unborn child. Pregnant Women Need Immediate Medical Attention After a Car Accident Prompt medical care after a car… read more

What is MCS-90?

In 2019 alone, there were at least 180,000 commercial auto accidents. In these situations, nearly 100,000 people sustained injury. This should be relatively unsurprising, as commercial drivers handle large machinery, work long hours, and often carry hazardous material. Given these statistics, it’s easy to understand why most commercial auto companies are mandated to have MCS-90… read more

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer?

Legal representation shouldn’t be reserved solely for dramatic situations worthy of their own HBO miniseries. It’s very possible that you will find yourself in need of legal representation at some point in your life. Car accidents, divorce negotiations, traffic violations, estate planning, slip & fall injuries, company mergers, and wrongful termination are just a few… read more

Highest Paid Types of Lawyers: Must Read

Some lawyers are wealthy, while others struggle to make ends meet. Like all professional fields, how much money a lawyer makes will depend on a variety of different things. Attorneys often specialize in particular areas of legal practice, and the area they choose has a substantial impact on their income potential.  Whatever area of legal… read more

Causes & Symptoms of Cephalohematoma

Birth injuries cause pain and suffering for the infant and the parents. Some birth injuries are caused by negligence and medical errors. Other injuries are due to conditions beyond anyone’s control. Understanding birth injuries to the head can help parents evaluate their legal options for medical malpractice claims. Cephalohematoma is a birth injury that occurs… read more

Types Of Car Accidents Injuries in Alabama

Recent statistics show that a car accident was reported in Alabama every three to four minutes. With stats like that, it’s not surprising that a person gets injured in a traffic crash in Alabama every 11 minutes and 5 seconds.  No two accidents are the same and the types of injuries naturally vary, but there… read more

Breaking Down 4 Common Symptoms of PTSD After a Car Accident

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition caused by experiencing or witnessing a frightening or traumatic event. PTSD could come from being injured or losing a loved one abruptly. It can happen if you’re involved in a car accident. When individuals suffer severe injuries in a car accident, the possibility of suffering from… read more