Category Archives: Personal Injury
Recovering For Alabama Burn Injuries
Alabama is home to several industries that involve potentially dangerous work, from construction to working on an oil rig. Burns are a regular fact of life for many of these workers, whether from chemicals, explosions, or some other cause – and if you are injured on the job, you may be able to receive… Read More »
When Can I Hold An Alabama Property Owner Liable For Injuries?
In Alabama and in most other U.S. states, visiting premises that belong to another person or commercial entity comes varying amounts of risk. Sometimes, one is held to have assumed some risk by their mere presence on the property – for example, if someone goes to a race at Talladega, they accept a small… Read More »
Is My Elderly Loved One Being Abused?
Alabama law defines first-degree elder abuse as when a person “intentionally abuses or neglects” an elderly person, and the abuse or neglect causes that elderly person “serious physical injury.” Second- and third-degree elder abuse charges follow similar lines – but it is important to be aware that not all cases of elder abuse are… Read More »
Injured In An Alabama Explosion?
One of the most horrific ways that a person can be injured is to experience an explosion, but they happen more often than one might think. One of the most common situations in which an explosion can happen out of nowhere is an accident in the home, but they can occur in several other… Read More »
Filing An Alabama VA Claim For PTSD
Statistics from the U.S. Veterans’ Administration (VA) estimate that roughly 1 of every 6 male veterans (1 of 13 for female veterans) will experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during their lifetimes. For as frequently as the condition occurs, too many people try to ignore it or minimize it when they simply do not have… Read More »
Filing An Alabama Negligent Security Lawsuit
Negligent security is a tort (essentially, the civil version of a crime) that happens when the owner of an establishment negligently fails to provide adequate security and a crime is committed against a third party. It is essentially a form of premises liability, which is a legal theory that upholds the duty of a… Read More »
Obtaining Veterans’ Benefits In Alabama
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces devote their time and energy to serving their country, only for many of them to return with serious long-term injuries and conditions. However, obtaining the benefits most veterans are entitled to can be a bureaucratic nightmare. The time it can take to get one’s application for benefits… Read More »
Recovering For Burn Injuries In Alabama
One of the most potentially damaging injuries one can suffer is a serious burn injury, since its long-term effects can be both physical and psychological if the harm is significant enough. Burns are common on-the-job injuries, especially in more physically demanding industries, but can occur anywhere. The most severe burns can leave a person… Read More »
The Aftermath Of Sexual Abuse In Alabama
Sexual crimes are some of the most serious that a person can commit. It is unfortunately common for victims to feel frightened or overwhelmed, thinking that no one will believe them or help them. These types of offenses are underreported for that reason, but with the right legal assistance on your side, all hope… Read More »
When Is An Alabama Property Owner Liable For Premises Liability?
People visit other people all the time, and in most situations, nothing out of the ordinary occurs. However, sometimes an injury or even a fatality may happen while a person is on someone else’s land, or inside someone else’s home or business. When this happens, an area of law called premises liability will govern… Read More »
