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

Mitchell | August 11, 2020 | News

Initially, there was some confusion about the car accident that occurred on July 24, 2020, on Old Government Street. According to Mobile Fire-Rescue, a two-vehicle crash had occurred on Old Government Street. They said two people were taken to the hospital, but a police officer on the scene said one person was dead. In an… read more

Mitchell | August 10, 2020 | Personal Injury

Accidents cause a variety of injuries to the back, neck, and spine. Some injuries are minor and heal with time and rest. Other spinal cord injuries may require extensive medical treatment, including surgery and physical therapy. An annular tear injury is one of those injuries. A person with a small annular tear may not even… read more

Mitchell | August 7, 2020 | Alabama Law

Alabama seat belt laws require all passengers in a vehicle to be appropriately restrained by a safety belt. However, there are special laws that apply to children and infants. Young children must ride in a car seat or booster seat. Why Do Children Need to Ride in Safety Seats? According to the Centers for Disease… read more

Mitchell | August 5, 2020 | News

Most businesses have sustained losses during the COVID-19 outbreak. Some businesses closed and will not reopen. Other companies managed to survive mandatory shutdowns and loss of revenue as people stayed at home or cut expenses to make ends meet. If you lost money during the pandemic, you may want to review your business insurance policies…. read more

Mitchell | August 1, 2020 | Car Accidents

If you’re involved in a car accident in Mobile, Alabama, you will need a copy of the accident report. There are a few different ways to retrieve the report, and most are straightforward and easy. You should have been provided a Mobile police department case number, or a Department of Public Safety number at the… read more