You want to throw a great Christmas party. You want everyone to have a good time. But let's face it, if anyone goes to jail, it should be the other guy. So, know what Alabama law says about having the gang over. Generally, you are not responsible if your guests have...
Night driving can be dangerous in our state. A study by the University of Alabama says during Thanksgiving, fatal crashes are 70% more likely to occur when it is dark. Once you think about it, the reasons may be apparent. First, drivers can't see as much at night....
Think of me as your safety turkey. Wait, let me rethink that. In the meantime, let me share some of the safety tips I have learned from helping injured people over my many years of Thanksgiving. First, if you are traveling out of Alabama, make sure your car is...
If you know a veteran exposed to toxic chemicals, make sure they know about a new law. It is called the PACT Act, and it expands benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The president signed the legislation about a...
When you hear a coach say, “Keep your eye on the ball.” The advice may be to the players … and to the fans. Here is why. As a rule, the law says if there are inherent dangers in watching a sport and you decide to attend, you are responsible for any injury. So,...
Pick your danger. Neither is good. Do you want big semi-trucks parked just off the road, or do you want sleepy drivers hopefully making it to their destination? Here is the real problem. According to a national truckers safety group, there is only 1 parking...
You could lose thousands of dollars after an accident. Why? You undervalued your car. Here is the sad truth. If your vehicle is damaged after an accident, it is worth less money. You may think that fixing it is enough, but when you go to sell it, you will see much...
If you are hurt while riding in an Uber, who pays? It seems like Uber would, but that is not always the case. Uber has been known to fight claims from passengers even though the company holds a $1,000,000 policy meant to protect riders. The major problem that I...
First, the law part. If you get hurt, you generally sue the person responsible. In Alabama, if you are even 1% at fault, you get nothing. In every state, if you are 100% at fault, you get nothing. So, members of the jury, I present our case. The sounds of a woman...
It may all be for laughs in the movies, but real slip and fall accidents can be deadly. Falls are often listed as the third largest cause of death for Alabama workers. Yes, death. The average cost of medical care is more than $30,000. Though people often think...