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Tis’ the Season for Pool Safety
/by Amy StricklandStaying safe is important all year long, but with summer comes special concerns for safety around backyard and community pools. While you may think you have pool safety covered, taking a moment to consider the real danger posed by even wading pools is important. For decades, our firm has represented families of children injured and […]
Your Protection Against Disability Discrimination
/by Amy StricklandBill Thomas was general manager at Birmingham sports-talk radio station WJOX-FM when he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. He was dismissed from his job just six days after informing his superiors, although he felt able to continue working as usual. Mr. Thomas is suing the owner of the radio station, Cumulus Media, for wrongful […]
What Are My Rights if I am Injured in a Store?
/by Amy StricklandA customer at a fast food restaurant in Hawaii was awarded damages worth $5.67 million after she slipped on the floor of the restaurant. At the time of her accident, Beverly Munguia was sitting at a table enjoying a meal with several family members at a branch of McDonald’s in Maui when she stood up […]
Rental Car Accidents and Insurance
/by Amy StricklandWhen you drive a rental car, you are likely to be in a city or state where you are unfamiliar with the roads or the laws. If your rental car is involved in a collision, it can be very stressful and you may be uncertain of your legal position. It is important to understand the […]
Can I Sue for Wrongful Death?
/by Amy StricklandThe family of former hockey enforcer Derek Boogaard has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL. Boogaard died in May 2011 from an accidental painkiller overdose, drugs the family says the NHL heedlessly supplied him with. Boogaard was drafted to provide NHL fans with entertainment through his fighting skills, which took its toll and […]
Hit and Run in Alabama
/by Amy StricklandA finalist in the most recent Miss Alabama beauty pageant was arrested in February for allegedly running over two students at the University of Alabama with her car and leaving the scene of the accident. Stormie Henderson, 22, was involved in the hit and run in Tuscaloosa in November, leaving both victims in serious condition. […]