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Mar

Bringing a Personal Injury Claim Against the Government

You have just been in a devastating car accident, and your doctor has told you that you have significant injuries, and it will take months for them to heal. You will not be able to return to work, and you are concerned about how you will pay your bills. As a victim of a personal ...

Mar

Personal Injury Lawsuits and PTSD in Alabama

Recognition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has grown in recent years. According to the American Red Cross, 7. 8% of Americans have been diagnosed with PTSD, and 30% of those diagnosed are military veterans. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is working with a veterans grou...

Mar

Common Causes of Alabama Slip and Fall Accidents

A woman who became injured in a slip and fall accident in a restaurant was awarded over $1. 1 million in damages in 2019. While both sides were at the briefing stage of their appeals, they decided to settle for just over $1 million. The victim of the slip-and-fall case suffered a ...

Mar

Understanding Alabama’s Contributory Negligence Rule

Alabama is one of only a few states that still follow the contributory negligence doctrine. In some states, victims can recover a percentage of their damages, even if they contributed to the accident that caused their injuries. In Alabama, victims who are even slightly responsib...

Mar

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...

Mar

Bair Hugger Warming Devices

Bair Hugger warming blankets keep patients warm during and after surgery. The use of warm air helps patients' circulation and can help speed up the healing process. Unfortunately, research has shown us that Bair Hugger warming blankets may stir up dangerous bacteria and con...

Mar

Understanding Coronavirus Relief for Alabama Business Owners

Many Alabama businesses are facing extremely difficult choices caused by the coronavirus pandemic. With no money coming in, employers must decide whether they need to lay off their employees or, in some cases, close their businesses entirely. Congress recently passed a stimulus l...

Mar

Alabama Personal Injury Claims About the Government

When Alabama residents suffer personal injuries caused by another person, they likely have a right to seek compensation. What happens when the state of Alabama or an Alabama city or town's negligence causes someone else’s personal injury? Suing the state of Alabama or...

Mar

Things That Should Never Happen in a Healthcare Environment

by HGD StaffIf you are living with the fallout from a medical error, you may not even realize it, but there are actually federal regulations that are designed to keep healthcare providers from being paid for their own mistakes. While these are financial rules designed to protect ...

Mar

JUUL e-Cigarettes Allegedly Causing Addiction, Lung Injuries, and Seizures Among Users

Two vapers from California and Alabama have sued JUUL over injuries to their lungs caused by the JUUL e-cigarette. The two Plaintiffs, Timothy Malaney and Brendan Gorman, allege that they were deceived by JUUL about the risks of addiction and permanent harm from the JUUL nicotine...

Mar

Keep Yourself Safe From the Backyard Grill to the Open Road with These 3 Important Tips

by HGD StaffThe old adage has always been that April showers bring May flowers, and in Alabama, we know better than anyone that this month means azaleas bursting into bloom, longer spans of sunshine, trips to the beach, and plenty of opportunities for weekend barbecues. While...

Mar

Five Things to Never do After a Serious Injury

After a serious injury, most people are a bit dazed and unable to fully process all of the information they are facing. From hospital bills and medical diagnoses, to insurance adjusters calling and being absent from work, it can be a scary time for an accident victim. This is esp...

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