Recent Blog Posts
Holidays and Visitation
The holiday season is upon us, and this is the time of year when families gather to spend quality time with each other. For divorced or separated couples with kids, the holidays can be especially hard on the children. They are used to spending time with Mom and Dad together, and now they have… Read More »
DUI and the Holidays
The holidays are a festive season that we love to enjoy with our family and friends. For most of us, this is a favorite time of the year when we look forward to time off from work and more time celebrating with those closest to us. Many of the parties and gatherings we attend… Read More »
5 Common Injuries After a Truck Accident
Commercial trucking accidents are far more likely to result in death or serious injuries than accidents between two passenger vehicles. And according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), approximately three out of every four people killed in large truck crashes are passenger vehicle occupants. Those who survive these accidents often suffer catastrophic… Read More »
Questions to Ask After an Accident with a Truck
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is one of the most traumatic experiences an individual can go through. This is especially true if the accident involves a large commercial truck. Truck accidents are among the deadliest that occur on the roadways because of the sheer size and strength of the vehicle involved. These… Read More »
Worker’s Compensation and FMLA
When an employee becomes injured or suffers an illness, s/he has multiple options for getting the time off needed to treat the condition. Two of these options are workers’ compensation leave and time off through the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). These two programs serve similar purposes, but they differ in some significant… Read More »
How to File an Alabama Workers’ Compensation Claim
Most Alabama employers with more than four employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ comp is a program that provides benefits to employees who suffer injury or illness due to an accident on the job, regardless of who is at fault. In exchange for the “no fault” provision, employees are usually unable… Read More »
How to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles may be an enjoyable way to get from Point A to Point B, but they can also be dangerous. A person riding a motorcycle is at considerable risk each time they take to the road, and the numbers aren’t encouraging. Motorcycle crashes in Alabama hit their peak about a decade ago with about… Read More »
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Alabama?
You may be hoping for the fastest end possible to your marriage, but many states take a cautionary approach to the notion of a “quick divorce.” It would be a shame to decide based on emotion, only to change your mind after the all the ink has dried and legal matters have been settled…. Read More »
Theft Laws in Alabama
The state of Alabama takes theft seriously. If you have been charged with burglary, shoplifting, identity theft, criminal trespassing, or any other theft crime, the consequences of a conviction can be severe and life-changing. Depending on the crime and some other factors, theft charges in Alabama can range from a misdemeanor to various classes… Read More »
How Reliable Are Witnesses to a Crime?
When you’ve been formally charged with a criminal offense, there is a lot at stake. Maybe someone mistakenly fingered you in a lineup or believes that they saw you take part in a criminal act. Unless you plead guilty to that crime, which we don’t normally recommend, it will be up to the state… Read More »
