When a person slips or trips on someone else’s property, they can potentially suffer a catastrophic injury. In the worst cases, a slip & fall injury can be fatal. In recognition of these safety risks, Alabama lawmakers require property owners to take steps to keep...
It’s very possible that you and your loved ones use elevators every day. Perhaps you live in an apartment complex or work in a high-rise building, which means that you have to use an elevator many times. You trust that these elevators will work properly, with the...
Your medical records are extremely important because they contain vital information about your symptoms and medical history. Inaccurate medical records seriously compromise the safety of patients who need help treating their illness or injury. For instance, faulty...
Your child’s birthday is a time for celebration. Many children enjoy celebrating their birthday at a party attended by friends and family members. However, birthday parties can also present unique safety risks for the younger attendees. As the adult tasked with...
Motorcyclists in Alabama need to be extremely careful, because an accident can cause catastrophic injuries, including broken bones, lacerations, road rash, spinal cord damage, head trauma, burns, permanent disability, and even death. That’s because motorcyclists are...
When you step outside your home, you don’t expect to be struck by a car. Moreover, you don’t expect your kids to be hit by a car when they walk to school, or head to the bus stop, in the morning. The problem is that negligent drivers on the road, or reckless drivers...
You may not be able to avoid an accident, but you do have some control over how protected you will be when it happens. That’s because the motor vehicle you drive has a lot to do with whether you survive a serious car crash. Some vehicles are more likely than others to...
As a dog owner in Alabama, you have a legal obligation to prevent your dog from biting or otherwise attacking a person without provocation. Moreover, Alabama is a strict liability state when it comes to dog bite injuries. This means that a dog bite victim can sue you...