Dec 1, 2023 | #Congress, Allen A. Ritchie, dramshoplaws, Mobile, News, personal injury
You want to throw a great Christmas party. You want everyone to have a good time. But let’s face it, if anyone goes to jail, it should be the other guy. So, know what Alabama law says about having the gang over. Generally, you are not responsible if your guests...
Nov 22, 2023 | #Congress, Allen A. Ritchie, Mobile, News, personal injury, Traffic Accidents
Night driving can be dangerous in our state. A study by the University of Alabama says during Thanksgiving, fatal crashes are 70% more likely to occur when it is dark. Once you think about it, the reasons may be apparent. First, drivers can’t see as much at...
Nov 18, 2023 | #Congress, Allen A. Ritchie, Mobile, News, personal injury, Traffic Accidents
Think of me as your safety turkey. Wait, let me rethink that. In the meantime, let me share some of the safety tips I have learned from helping injured people over my many years of Thanksgiving. First, if you are traveling out of Alabama, make sure your car is...
Nov 10, 2023 | #Congress, Allen A. Ritchie, Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water, Mobile, News, veteransbenefits
If you know a veteran exposed to toxic chemicals, make sure they know about a new law. It is called the PACT Act, and it expands benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The president signed the legislation about a...
Oct 20, 2023 | #Congress, Allen A. Ritchie, Mobile, News, personal injury
When you hear a coach say, “Keep your eye on the ball.” The advice may be to the players … and to the fans. Here is why. As a rule, the law says if there are inherent dangers in watching a sport and you decide to attend, you are responsible for any injury. So,...
Oct 13, 2023 | #Congress, Allen A. Ritchie, Mobile, News
Pick your danger. Neither is good. Do you want big semi-trucks parked just off the road, or do you want sleepy drivers hopefully making it to their destination? Here is the real problem. According to a national truckers safety group, there is only 1 parking...
