Mitchell | November 12, 2020 | Car Accidents

There are millions of Americans on the road every day, but that doesn’t mean all of them are comfortable behind the wheel. Car accidents can be traumatizing to drivers of all ages, no matter the severity of the collision.  Whether you are driving at the time of the accident or witness a life-threatening incident, the… read more

Mitchell | November 11, 2020 | Personal Injury

As any litigant, defendant, plaintiff, or lawyer can tell you, how you present yourself in court matters a great deal. Both the judge and members of the jury will take notice of your clothing, shoes, how you style your hair, and whether or not you have tattoos showing.  While your attire might not decide your… read more

Mitchell | November 3, 2020 | Personal Injury

We have all heard the term “popcorn lung,” but most don’t really know what it is or how it is caused. Popcorn lung, or more properly, bronchiolitis obliterans, is a lung condition that can be caused in a number of different ways, including e-cigarette use. Popcorn lung gets its name from a chemical called diacetyl,… read more

Mitchell | October 28, 2020 | Alabama Law

In everyday language, people use the terms lawyer and attorney as if they mean the same thing. While there are certainly similarities between these two words, there is also an important distinction. If you’ve been injured in a car accident or suffered an injury due to medical negligence, this distinction could be really important should… read more

Mitchell | October 16, 2020 | Car Accidents

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents. These types of crashes occur 1.7 million times and result in around 1,700 deaths and 500,000 injuries annually. These are tragic numbers and a sobering wake-up call, as many rear-end collisions are the result of distracted driving.  Because they are so common, there… read more

Mitchell | September 30, 2020 | Alabama Law

Alabama’s laws on exotic pets are exceptionally lax. Although Alabama law does not explicitly state that sloth ownership is legal, it is generally not a problem.  The challenging part is obtaining the sloth in the first place. They can be difficult to come by and can cost upwards of $6,000. Sloths are native to Central… read more

Mitchell | September 23, 2020 | News

On September 8, 2020, two boats crashed on Satsuma Lake, according to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division. The boat crash occurred around noon south of Gunnison Creek in Bayou Sara. Upon arriving, troopers discovered a person had died, and two other individuals were injured. There were a man… read more

Mitchell | September 16, 2020 | News

The family of a Mobile medical student filed a wrongful death lawsuit against an Alabama neurosurgeon, who allegedly caused her death. Samantha Alison Thomas was 24-years-old when she died in an automobile accident on August 1, 2020. She was a medical student at the USA College of Medicine. The driver of the vehicle was 36-year-old… read more

Mitchell | August 27, 2020 | Car Accidents

Car accidents are scary, and in worse-case-scenarios, they can produce serious injuries or even death. Alabama has the third-highest fatality rate of all fifty states, making it one of the most dangerous states for drivers and passengers. In most cases, a motorist who sustains injuries or property damage in an accident may sue the other… read more

Mitchell | August 12, 2020 | Workers' Compensation

Workplace injuries are common. When they happen, it can be devastating for the injured employee if they are forced to take time off of work to heal. Before Alabama instituted workers’ compensation laws, employees had to sue employees for their injuries. The Alabama laws governing the amount of weekly coverage available to those who are… read more