Holiday Scammers – Beware of Becoming a Victim
‘Tis the season for giving and receiving and shopping til you drop. Online shopping is as popular as ever with many cities and states still under Covid restrictions. But, online shoppers are not the only people scammers will target. In fact scammers are not...
Fighting the Insurance Company? You’ll Need an Attorney
Should you find yourself in disagreement with your insurance company about a claim you have filed - you may want to hire an attorney who specializes in fighting for your rights as a policy owner. When going up against a big company, it can be hard to know just...
Nursing Homes and Your Loved Ones
Having to place an elderly loved one into a nursing home is a daunting task. The stories abound about poor care and neglect in these health care facilities, which makes the task even more difficult when choosing where to put your loved one. Here are some of the...
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
The actor Alec Baldwin has been prominently featured in news stories recently for having shot and killed the producer on the film set where he was filming. A horrible thing happened, and surely Mr. Baldwin never intended to shoot anyone. But this brings about...
Passengers in Car Accidents
So, you are going shopping with a friend, and the friend is driving. Unfortunately, you are involved in a car accident while on the outing. What are your rights, and how do you go about recovering any damages? In the state of Alabama, there is a statute which, in...
What to Do If You Are Injured On the Job
If you are injured while at work, the most important thing for you to do is report the injury immediately to your supervisor. If possible, report your injury in written detail - but whether in writing, or verbally - report your injury. Also, keep in mind, there...
What is a Conservatorship and When is it Necessary?
A conservatorship is a form of adult legal guardianship in which the conservator has legal authority of certain aspects of a conservatee’s life. This can range from a limited conservatorship covering medical and/or financial aspects to a full arrangement, often...
When to Consider a Mediator
If you are going through a divorce, or are attempting to settle a dispute with an already divorced spouse, you may want to consider using a mediator. Sometimes known as peace-makers, using a mediator may keep you out of the court system. Mediation is a process...
Know Your Rights if Your Child Plays School Sports
It is finally football season with Friday Night Lights already in full swing in most areas. There is also Fall baseball and soccer to consider. What happens if your child is injured while playing a school sport? Where does the liability lie? There are inherent...
Nursing Home Neglect: Know Your Rights
If you feel you have a loved one who has been mistreated in a nursing home, you have to act fast. In the state of Alabama, if the patient dies, the claim dies with the patient. This is not true in every state, but in Alabama, you need to act fast if you feel...