Attorneys need evidence to file car accident claims. Eyewitness testimony represents one of the most persuasive kinds of evidence used by attorneys in their claims. Claims may devolve into a “he said/she said” situation in which the party with the most credible witnesses will prevail. Therefore, if you are involved in a car accident, a car accident witness statement...
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(March 10, 2022) — Many users of Philips’ sleep apnea machines have expressed frustration about the lack of communication from Philips after its recall. In an effort to improve communications the Food and Drug Administration [“FDA”] issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to notify patients and others of the company’s June 14, 2021, recall of...
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Approximately 1.3 million Americans visit the emergency room every year due to adverse drug side effects. If your doctor prescribes you a new medication and you start to experience new, unexpected side effects that affect your quality of life, you may wonder, Can you sue for medication side effects? In many cases, you may have a legal case to...
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It happens far too often. First, someone sells you an item advertising how it works or how useful it is. Next, you discover the item is broken or doesn’t work at all how it was purported to. What can you do to get your money back? The Alabama government created a special protective law for consumers known as the...
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Workplace injuries are commonplace in various environments, but they differ in severity based on what type of job is being performed. Manufacturing jobs create plenty of opportunities for injury because of their complex nature. Factory workers are a significant part of the economy of Alabama and provide valuable services. It is estimated that 17.18% of Alabama’s total economic output...
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When you suffer a serious injury, you are usually treated by medical providers soon after. Treatment costs money, and in Alabama, there is a specific hospital lien statute that helps hospitals get paid when they provide care to someone injured in an accident. Alabama lien laws allow hospitals to place a lien on any legal settlement you might reach...
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Drinking and driving is never a good idea, even if someone is under the legal limit. Alcohol impairs your judgment and slows down your reaction time. The decision to get behind the wheel can have disastrous results and cause drunk driving injuries to everyone involved. If you were injured by a drunk driver, you might have the right to...
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Slip and falls are widespread accidents. You might slip and fall in your own home, while visiting a friend, or while shopping at the mall. If you sustain injuries in a slip-and-fall accident due to another party’s negligence, you might have a valid Alabama premises liability claim. The steps you take immediately following the accident are crucial. Here’s what...
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Head-on collisions are not one of the most common types of accidents, but they can be one of the most deadly. The impact in a head-on collision is often severe, resulting in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Determining fault in a head-to-head collision can be complicated. If you or someone you love sustained injuries in a head-on collision, speak with...
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When you suffer a Birmingham accident, you can be left with life-altering injuries, expensive medical bills, and constant pain. On top of all these accident effects, you may no longer be able to work and provide for your family. Financial stress can feel like too much to handle. That’s where a personal injury lawyer in Birmingham comes in, helping...
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