Entries by Alsobrook Law Group

How Can Social Media Negatively Impact My Divorce?

Once your divorce proceedings are in full swing, you should be prepared for the other party (through their attorney) to explore all legal ways to scrutinize your activities and behavior and find any possible evidence to support their case. Considering the high popularity and usage of social media, chances are that they will go through […]

What Should I Know About Products Liability?

While each person is different, and while there are thousands of different products on the market today, the motivation for buying or using a product is consistent and ubiquitous: a consumer buys a product because they believe that it will serve a need; be it comfort, security, convenience, status, or a practical or technical application. […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Alabama?

Losing a loved one can feel very, very unfair, especially if the loved one was killed an accident that could have been prevented, and that took the individual’s life well before their natural time. While there is nothing that a surviving family member can do to change the past and reverse what has happened, filing […]

What Impact Could Social Media Have on My Personal Injury Suit?

The consequences of using social media probably aren’t something you think much about. Social media use is ubiquitous, with the Pew Research Center reporting that about seven in 10 Americans use it to connect with others. In fact, it’s likely that you use multiple social media platforms on a regular basis, including popular sites like […]

How Serious Are Public Intoxication Charges in Alabama?

Having a drink or two and then walking down the street, hanging out in the park, or enjoying another public space may not seem like a crime. But in Alabama, public intoxication is indeed a serious offense, and one that can carry consequences if an offender is arrested and convicted. If you’ve been charged with […]

What Is a Civil Protection Order?

When an individual is a victim of domestic violence, they may feel completely trapped by their violent partner and situation, believing that they have no out and nowhere to turn. While a domestic violence situation can be suffocating, a victim of domestic violence does have options. One of those options is to seek a civil […]

How Important Are Experts in My Injury Lawsuit?

As a plaintiff in an Alabama personal injury case, the burden of proof is on you to prove that the defendant owed you a duty of care, breached the duty of care owed to you, that the breach of duty was the proximate cause of your accident, and that you suffered damages as a result. […]

What Happens in AL If I Get a 2nd or 3rd DUI?

People make mistakes, but the law doesn’t look kindly on those who drink and drive. If you are arrested as a repeat DUI offender in Alabama, you may be in even more serious trouble. Under the law, penalties become progressively worse for repeat offenses. While there might have been certain options available to you with […]

Can Divorce Impact My Credit Score?

There are many consequences–both good and bad–of filing for a divorce and permanently and legally separating from one’s spouse. While these consequences can extend to the personal and the private, certainly affecting relationships and feelings, many of the consequences of divorce are financial. Indeed, when one is separating from their spouse, they will need to […]