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According to an Associated Press article in the Birmingham News on Friday, June 20, 2008, Montgomery County Circuit Judge Charles Price upheld Alabama's verdict against AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals...

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It has happened once again. Another runaway steel coil. Amazingly, no one was injured. Yesterday, the trailer bed of an 18-wheeler collapsed, and as a result, a 46,000 pound steel coiild rolled...

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Most states provide that the majority age for individuals is 18. Alabama is different. In Alabama, the age of majority is 19, not 18. See Alabama Code Section 26-1-1 - "Age of Majority Designated as...

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Have you or someone you know been involved in an accident? What should you do? How do you protect your rights? One of the best ways to protect your rights is by documenting what occurs. Below are...

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When you cross the Alabama State Line, there is a sign which says, "Welcome to Alabama the Beautiful." It is beautiful. We have mountains, trees, lakes, and even a coastline. We have the world...

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Section 392 of the Code of Federal Regulations governs the driving of commercial motor vehicles. It has many sections on various topics. Some of those sections include: ill or fatigued operator;...

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What questions should you ask prospective attorneys before you choose one to hire? There are many. Here are ten questions to get you started: 1. How long have you been practicing in the specific...

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If you are injured on the job, what should you do? First and foremost, report the injury to your employer. You need a record of the injury so they cannot say you weren't injured. It is best to do...

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Most people are very confused when we tell them they cannot sue the other driver's insurance company. The look on their faces is even more perplexed when we tell them that they cannot mention the...

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Many people have a misunderstanding of what is involved in presenting a case to a judge or jury. These people havethe misperception that they can just tell their story to the jury, and the jury will...

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Ever consider the dangers of golf carts? Apparently, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have. According to an article in the Birmingham News, there are 1,000 people injured...

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In following up with our recent articles on trucking rules and regulations, we thought it would also be good to point out incidents which happen and expose violations of these rules. According to an...

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On Monday, June 2, 2008, a horrible collision occurred on U.S. 280 in Mountain Brook. According to the Birmingham News, a 20-year old Auburn University student, Heather Eagan, may have fallen...

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Hospitals have a new practice in Alabama. It's called, "Let's Wait and See What the Patient Recovers in the Accident." What do we mean? We'll give you an illustration below. Let's say a person is...

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You are in a minor impact accident. Your neck hurts. You've been to the emergency room, and you are following up with a chiropractor. Do you have a case? Is it worth pursuing? Should you hire a...

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