Automobile Accidents

• Alabama Uninsured Motorist Coverage - Unbelievable!!

  Jon Lewis | May 28, 2009 8:12 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  Here is a little example of Alabama law which would probably irritate most people if they found themselves in the same situation. It involves a case decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on May...

• Healing from an automobile accident part II

  Beth Scherer | May 27, 2009 9:58 AM | 1 CommentBirmingham, AL

  In my previous article, I discussed how nutrition plays a role in helping a person heal from an automobile accident. Today, I want to discuss the importance of exercise after an automobile...

• Police officers often don't know the law as it pertains to cyclists

  Danny Feldman | May 26, 2009 4:05 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  Recently, a bicyclist was pulled over in Shelby County by a sheriff’s deputy. He was threatened with a ticket for obstructing traffic. Apparently, the sheriff had not passed the cyclist as he...

• Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers - Part 4

  Jon Lewis | May 22, 2009 5:47 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  In Part 3, I discussed Dram Shop claims against bars, restaurants and package stores. In this part, I will explain that while this law attempts to protect those injured and killed as a result of...

• Riding a Bicycle without a helmet is just not smart

  Danny Feldman | May 17, 2009 1:00 PM | 9 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  This is the second in a six part series regarding dangerous and annoying cycling behaviors. Although motorists may not much care one way or another about cyclists who don't wear helmets, it should...

• Harrassing a cyclist is dangerous and unlawful

  Danny Feldman | May 07, 2009 4:31 PM | 1 CommentBirmingham, AL

  This is the 6th and last blog in a series of blogs concerning annoying and dangerous motorist behaviors. The last behavior that will be discussed is pure harassment. Obviously this is an intentional...

• Insurance Company Loses

  Jon Lewis | May 07, 2009 3:03 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  When will insurance companies learn? There was a lesson taught today by my partner, Danny Feldman. He represented a client in an accident caused by a teenage driver. The client had lost value on his...

• Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers - Part 3

  Jon Lewis | April 30, 2009 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  We have discussed various claims regarding drunk drivers. One claim we haven't discussed is called a Dram Shop claim. This is a claim against a bar or package store which sold alcohol contrary to...

• Following too close behind a cyclist is dangerous

  Danny Feldman | April 23, 2009 4:34 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  This is the fifth in a six part series on driving behaviors that are annoying or dangerous to bicyclists. Previously covered were buzzing, the right hook, pulling out too close in front of the...

• Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers - Part 2

  Jon Lewis | April 20, 2009 4:18 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  From a civil standpoint, there are several courses of action you can take in the event you or a loved one are injured as a result of a drunk driver's actions. The first, and obvious, choice is to...