Hurricane season put everyone in the Gulf region on edge. Storms can crop up in a matter of days and cause damage to houses, the environment and even municipal infrastructure. While Alabama does not always get hit with the same number of storms that Florida...
Due to precautions related to COVID-19, we have expanded our options for remote consultations. Please contact our office to discuss whether a full phone consultation or video conference is appropriate for your situation. View an important message from founding attorney, David Maloney here.
Who pays for the injuries caused by an aggressive dog in Alabama?
An aggressive dog can cause physical trauma, emotional damage and disfiguring injuries in only a few seconds. A single bite can break bones or require stitches, while a mauling attack could cause fatal injuries. Although most dogs love to interact with humans, some...
Elevator malfunctions can cause catastrophic injuries
Elevator accidents occur more frequently than many people realize. Over 10,000 people are injured in elevator accidents every year in this country. Many are people working on maintaining or repairing them. However, others are simply passengers. Most people ride in...
Is it time to limit cheerleading in schools?
Long gone are the days when cheerleading entailed little more than shaking pom-poms and trying to get the crowd at a game to show some enthusiasm and team spirit. Today’s cheerleaders are involved in complex routines -- and, far too often, outright dangerous stunts....
Emotional changes are common after a brain injury
A traumatic brain injury can have a host of impacts on a victim. While some of these are physical, there are also some emotional changes that might come after an injury of this type. Coping with the emotional impacts of the TBI can be rather difficult, and they may...
Losing a limb is catastrophic in many ways
Limb loss can occur for several different reasons. In most cases, people lose a limb because of medical conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, vehicle accidents can also lead to the amputation of a limb. In addition to the injury itself, losing...
Why insurance isn’t always enough after a spinal cord injury
Motor vehicle liability insurance is a critical protection that makes it reasonably safe for people to drive on public roads. If you get into a crash caused by another driver, you at least know that there should be insurance benefits for the damage to your vehicle and...
Don’t neglect the mental health impacts of spinal cord injuries
People who suffer a spinal cord injury have a lot to deal with all at once. Making the necessary changes to their lives can be rather challenging, especially because it is so sudden and encompasses so many aspects of their life. This can lead to mental health impacts...
What are the common types of catastrophic injuries?
Living with a new disability and catastrophic injury is difficult. You may never be able to live the life you had before you were injured. Whether your injuries are a result of a car crash or violence, you’re still the one who is left with wounds that may never...
Getting the compensation you need after hurricane damage
Hurricanes are some of the most damaging natural occurrences in the world. Hurricanes destroy trees, damage infrastructure and compromise the structural integrity of houses. Recently, the entire country watched breathlessly as two hurricanes came dangerously close to...
