22
Oct
Erik Heninger Named to Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar 2021”
The Birmingham Business Journal has unveiled the winners for its Best of the Bar Awards, which honor excellence in Birmingham's legal industry. Congratulations to HGD’s Erik Heninger who has been named to the list.The Magic City is home to a number of attorneys...
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22
Oct
Distracted Driving Kills 10 People Per Day in This Country
by HGD StaffApril is Distracted Driving Awareness MonthDid you know that distracted driving continues to be the number one leading cause of car accidents in America? Talking on the phone, texting, eating, reading, grooming, and talking are just some of the way...
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22
Oct
What to Do if You Experience a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury in Alabama
As more Alabama residents continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, some will suffer vaccine injuries. Unfortunately, individuals who suffer a rare vaccine injury are facing difficulties getting compensated. As of right now, those who become injured by the COVID-19 vaccine must s...
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22
Oct
Bad Faith Insurance Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Companies across the country are facing bad faith Insurance practices related to the coronavirus pandemic. A large hotel operator has sued its insurer for bad faith insurance practices after the insurer refused to cover losses they had sustained due to the coronavirus pandemic. T...
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22
Oct
Woman Sexually Assaulted at Alabama Massage Parlor
Alabama law enforcement investigate a Vestavia Hills massage parlor after receiving reports of sexual assault from multiple victims. The 26-year-old woman allegedly went to the massage parlor to use a discount the parlor offered health care workers and first responders. The massa...
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22
Oct
What to Do if Your Loved One Died Due to COVID-19 Nursing Home Neglect
In Alabama, nursing home deaths account for 47% of all COVID-19 related deaths. This percentage is shockingly high when nursing home residents only make up .3% of Alabama's overall population. Despite many nursing home residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine through Decemb...
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22
Oct
Taylor Bartlett is Guest Speaker for HarrisMartin’s Webinar Series on 3M Combat Arms Earplugs
HGD Partner, Taylor Bartlett, will be a guest presenter at HarrisMartin's Webinar Series: 3M Combat Arms Earplugs - Litigating with the Government as a Witness on Friday, March 12. Among the topics Taylor will be discussing are: Preparing a Tinnitus-Only Ca...
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22
Oct
HGD Law Firm Welcomes Megan Miller as Legal Support
HGD is excited to welcome Megan Miller to our Birmingham team as part of our reception and legal support team. Megan is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a degree in journalism and communications. She's been working in personal injury law for the last three years...
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22
Oct
Alabama Student-Athletes Have Suffered From Sexual Harassment
A former University of South Alabama Women's head volleyball coach faces new allegations of sexual abuse. The plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit claim that the coach sexually harassed and emotionally and physically abused her players for several years. The lawsuit also claims...
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22
Oct
FDA Recalls Blood Clot Removal Devices for Patients Who Have Suffered a Stroke
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall for one type of blood clot removal device. The company Penumbra issued the urgent recall of its reperfusion catheters. The FDA has received reports of 14 deaths linked to these blood clot removal devices. Pa...
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