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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Motorcycle riders are more prone to severe injuries in an accident when compared to occupants in a passenger vehicle or light truck. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the motorcycle rider fatality rate was six times higher than it was for passenger vehicle occupants in their recent statistics. The rate was nearly nine times higher...
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Losing a family member is a horrible tragedy. In your time of grief, the last thing you imagine happening is the funeral home mistreating your loved one’s remains. When choosing a company, you expect that they will treat your deceased family member with respect and professional care. Sadly, not all funeral homes are as responsible and trustworthy as we...
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When you present a claim under your insurance policy, you deserve the compensation your coverage entitles you to receive. Unfortunately, some insurance companies unfairly withhold payment or refuse to negotiate. If you file a claim and find yourself in a dispute with your own insurance company, you need a legal advocate on your side. Hiring an attorney for insurance...
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