In many cases, when a person is wronged or harmed be it by a person or a faulty product, a lawsuit can be filed as a one-on-one case. But in cases where a large group is affected by a common party, a class action lawsuit would be more appropriate. How to Start a Class...
Regardless of what a person is filing a lawsuit for, everyone’s cases are a little different. As such, these cases are handled differently. Many lawsuits require a complete trial while others can be resolved fairly on a much smaller scale. For these cases, there’s...
When filing a personal injury lawsuit in Birmingham, one of the most common questions that often arises is “how long does a personal injury lawsuit take?” This question is not one that can be answered all at once, as various factors could affect the duration of a...
Food poisoning is extremely common in the United States. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are over 76 million cases of food-related illnesses in the US every year. Even some of the biggest chains in the country have fallen prone to these incidents,...
People unwittingly agree to and sign legal documents on a daily basis. Terms of service for having a social network, installing new apps. Signing liability waivers in order to participate in certain events is no different. Many companies and resorts use liability...
Most Birmingham personal injury cases are resolved before they have a change to go to trial. The injured or wronged party will file a claim, an insurance pay-out will be generated and the process is complete. However, sometimes the payout is not enough. If a...
At first glance, single-car accidents seem like an open and shut case. There is one car, often one driver, and the site of the crash. It would seem that the only person responsible for the crash is the person driving. But this is not always the case. Single-Car...
When one person is injured by the negligence of another person or company, the injured person often has the option to file a personal injury lawsuit. In some situations, however, one company’s negligence can result in hundreds or even thousands of people suffering...
A wide range of prescription and over the counter medications are designed to provide more benefit than harm to most patients. Many people takethese medications every day without negative effects. When you are pregnant, however, your body isn’t the only one affected...
Every state has time limits for filing personal injury and other types of civil lawsuits in state courts, and Alabama is no exception. Known as the “statute of limitations,” this rule sets a deadline for filing an injury claim. Claims filed after the deadline cannot...