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Is A Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Medical Negligence?
Medical professionals have a duty to exercise an appropriate level of care when treating a patient, but they are not infallible. Sometimes, medical mistakes rise to the level of negligence that merits a lawsuit; other times, mistakes are simply tragic accidents. Misdiagnoses occupy a strange middle ground; depending on the specifics of an individual… Read More »
Explaining Alabama Sex Crimes
Sex crimes are some of the cruelest that one can perpetrate on another human being. In most cases, the victim is able to remember what they have been through, and the psychological effects can be long-lasting, irrespective of any physical injuries they may sustain. That said, it can sometimes be difficult to establish that… Read More »
Financial Exploitation Of The Elderly In Alabama
Statistics from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimate that the financial exploitation of the elderly results in around $28 billion in losses per year. This is a particularly insidious form of elder abuse or nursing home abuse, and while it may not leave physical scars, it can destroy a loved one’s last years… Read More »
The Peculiarities Of Alabama Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to another person’s “wrongful act, negligence, or omission” – that is, if not for the negligent behavior of the defendant, the deceased person would still be alive. It is a civil tort, brought by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate (though usually on… Read More »
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 »
Alabama Commercial Trucks & U-Turns
Large trucks are on Alabama roads every day, shipping the things we need from Point A to Point B. These vehicles require a special set of skills to drive, but given their size and speed, it is sadly not uncommon for drivers to make mistakes. One of the most common has to do with… Read More »
Civil & Criminal Penalties Possible For Alabama Sexual Misconduct
Sexual misconduct is taken extremely seriously in most jurisdictions, and most definitely in Alabama. Not all sexual misconduct rises to the level of rape, but regardless, victims suffer, and generally have the right to seek civil damages from the person who is found to have caused you such harm – even if they also… Read More »
Explaining Alabama Medical Malpractice Law
Medical professionals have a high burden in terms of providing appropriate and necessary care, and sometimes, unfortunately, mistakes happen. While statistics have estimated that medical errors are common enough to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S., new estimates report lower figures – but regardless, medical negligence and malpractice do happen,… Read More »
Seeking Damages After An Alabama Construction Accident
According to data reported by Forbes in early 2024, the construction industry is one of the top ten most dangerous in the United States. The notorious “fatal four” referenced in Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) materials’ – falls, being stuck, being struck by objects, and electrocution – comes from the construction industry. It… Read More »
