What to do if you suspect nursing home abuse
For more than a year, adult children of nursing home residents faced restrictions related to visiting their parents. The COVID-19 pandemic placed a wedge between them and their aging parents who became more isolated and their relatives more worried about their health...
Faulty wiring poses a serious threat to renters
Electricity is something most of us take for granted. We really don’t give it much thought except for when the power goes out. However, electrical issues could pose a serious threat. Faulty wiring could result in serious injuries from electrical shocks or could even...
Understand the causes of teen driving accidents
Drivers in Mississippi likely know that teens are at a higher-than-average risk for driving accidents on the road. That’s part of why they are subject to restrictions on their licenses. It’s also why insuring teen drivers costs more than insuring adults. Understanding...
Evidence to collect after a truck accident
The injuries sustained in truck accidents are often extensive and may require months of medical treatment and rehabilitation. This makes it all the more important to gather evidence that can help you establish your claim for compensation. Police record Seek the...
Does my injury fall under premises liability?
There is a reason why so many companies in Alabama take extreme measures to protect their customers. However, slips and falls are not 100% preventable and those who do suffer on may end up with severe injuries. Thus the following includes further information about the...
Ankle injuries in slip-and-fall cases
Slip-and-fall accident victims in Mississippi and Alabama often suffer debilitating and painful ankle injuries. The ankle is a complex junction of three bones covered by a membrane. This membrane is lined with soft tissue called synovium and filled with fluid that...
Accidents often occur close to home
The results of a recent study suggest that drivers in Alabama and around the country are at a high risk of being involved in traffic accidents when they take short trips on familiar roads. Analysts from an Austrian company that provides insurance companies with...
Congress requests action from Amazon over selling bad products
Defective products in the Alabama marketplace can be a very dangerous situation when the companies that sell them do not conduct any safety investigations. A typical product liability claim is usually directed at the manufacturer instead of the distributor unless the...
Who is responsible for addressing fire hazards in my apartment?
Being in your apartment should give you a sense of safety and comfort. And if something breaks or goes wrong, you should know who is responsible for addressing the issue. Many people rent apartments because the burden of replacing broken appliances or making repairs...
Study finds surgery second reason for malpractice claims
Surgery creates a potential risk not only for patients but for doctors as well. Surgery ranks second on the list as a common reason for medical malpractice claims in Alabama and throughout the country based on one insurer's report. These claims could be the result of...
