When someone is shot or beaten at an Alabama bar, nightclub, or lounge, the venue can be held civilly liable if the violence was foreseeable and the business failed to provide reasonable security. Depending on the facts, liability can extend to the club’s owner, its security contractor, the property landlord. Where over-service of alcohol fueled the violence, Alabama’s Dram...
Continue ReadingIn Alabama, a property owner is liable for a crime committed by someone else only when the crime was foreseeable. The controlling test comes from Carroll v. Shoney’s, Inc., 775 So. 2d 753 (Ala. 2000): the victim must prove the particular criminal conduct was foreseeable, the owner had specialized knowledge of the criminal activity, and the crime was a...
Continue ReadingYes — in Alabama, you can sue an apartment complex after a shooting if the complex knew about the danger and failed to take reasonable security measures. The lawsuit is not against the shooter. It is a premises liability claim against the property owner and management company whose broken gates, missing lighting, absent guards, or ignored warnings made the...
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Auto AccidentsYou walk away from the crash thinking you got lucky. The vehicles are damaged, but not totaled. The police report is finished. Maybe you’re heading home after a drive through Birmingham or leaving the scene of a collision on I-459. Then the next morning arrives. Getting out of bed hurts. Bending over feels impossible. A sharp pain shoots through...
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Auto AccidentsA neck injury from a car accident can affect nearly every part of your daily life. Simple tasks like driving, sleeping, working, or even turning your head can become painful and frustrating. What may seem like a minor ache immediately after a crash can develop into chronic pain, nerve problems, or long-term mobility issues if left untreated. Across Alabama,...
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Auto AccidentsA car accident can leave you with injuries that are immediately obvious, such as broken bones or deep cuts. Other injuries are harder to recognize at first. One of the most common examples is whiplash from a car accident. Many people walk away from a crash believing they are fine, only to wake up the next day with neck...
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Auto AccidentsMost Birmingham drivers have a section of I-459 they dread. For some, it is the Highway 280 interchange. For others, it is the stretch through Hoover or the heavy truck traffic near Bessemer. Most days, the congestion is simply frustrating. Other days, traffic comes to a stop because someone has been seriously hurt. If you were involved in an...
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Auto AccidentsA few days after a car accident, the adrenaline has worn off. Maybe you’ve already been to the emergency room. Maybe your neck stiffness has turned into shooting pain down your arm, or your lower back hurts every time you get out of bed. The insurance company is calling, medical bills are arriving, and you’re trying to figure out...
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Auto AccidentsAfter a crash, one of the first questions many people ask is, Should I get a lawyer for a car accident? The answer depends on the circumstances. Some claims can be resolved without legal representation, while others involve injuries, disputed fault, or insurance company tactics that can put your recovery at risk. If you are dealing with medical bills,...
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Auto AccidentsA serious car accident can turn your life upside down in a matter of seconds. One moment you are driving to work, heading home, or taking your children to school. The next, you are dealing with injuries, medical appointments, missed paychecks, and insurance adjusters asking questions you may not be prepared to answer. Many people wonder: What does a...
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