07

Oct

A man on phone by crashed car

How Alabama's Contributory Negligence Law Can Affect a Personal Injury Case

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Personal injury law in Alabama is highly nuanced, and every case must be evaluated individually based on its specific facts. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Alabama's contributory ...

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07

Oct

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How Is a Traumatic Brain Injury Case Proven in Alabama?

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Personal injury law in Alabama is highly nuanced, and every case must be evaluated individually based on its specific facts. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A traumatic brain injur...

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05

Nov

Heninger Garrison Davis Named a 2027 “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas

Where Was HGD Ranked in the 2027 Edition? Here is the full list of HGD’s 2027 Best Law Firms rankings. National Tier 3 Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Regional Tier 1 – Birmingham Appellate Practice Commercial Litigation Litigation – Insurance Mass ...

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Categories: Announcements News


02

Nov

HGD Attorneys Connect with Future Lawyers at Cumberland School of Law’s Meet the Market Event

“Mary Bishop and I had a great time at the Meet the Market event at Cumberland School of Law,” Anabel said. “It was wonderful catching up with former professors and classmates as well as students excited to enter the field of law. I was happy to share my journey and talk about th...

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Category: Events


03

Nov

Hit Something Blocking the Road? 4 Reasons "You Should Have Seen It" Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

▶ Watch: Unexpected Road Hazards: Who Is Liable for a Serious Accident? | Real Client Story 30 years, the same road, and a camper in the dark For 30 years, our client drove the same route to her factory job, leaving home at 5:00 a. m. She is a mother and a grandmother, and she k...

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Category: Videos


03

Nov

Celebrating Halloween and Boss's Day at HGD

Costumes, Word Art, and Pizza: Celebrating Halloween and Boss's Day at HGD

But every October, we set aside an afternoon to take care of each other. This year, that meant two celebrations rolled into one day: Boss's Day and our annual Halloween spooky lunch and costume contest. A Few Words About the People We Work For For Boss's Day, our support team wan...

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02

Nov

Large blaze at burning industrial building.

ACIPCO Rooftop Fire: Birmingham Workplace Injury Rights

The workers made it off the roof before firefighters arrived. According to WBRC, employees said a crew had been welding on the roof and reported a gas leak and an explosion. The cause has not been confirmed. ACIPCO told WBRC that the fire was put out, the cause is still under inv...

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03

Nov

close-up of crane operator gloves on controls

A Crane Operator Died on a Bridge Job. What Alabama Workers Should Know.

The accident happened near West Third Street and Pete Rose Way, inside the construction zone for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Police said the worker was operating the boom lift crane when it shifted and fell. He was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Cente...

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Category: Workplace Injury


02

Nov

Doctors in surgery

Surgical Errors in Alabama: What Patients Should Know

What the Investigation Found A recent investigation by The Dallas Morning News looked at "never events" in Texas hospitals. Never events are surgical mistakes so serious that they should never happen. The investigation found at least 200 reported never events at Texas hospitals e...

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03

Nov

Close up of a hand adjusting central heating on regulator at home.

A Resident Died in a 99 Degree Room. Ten More Went to the Hospital.

New reporting by Boston. com on October 20 shows the problems did not end with her death. According to town records described in that report, the town health director and building inspector found temperatures between 74 and 94 degrees in the building on October 1, and the heating ...

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Category: Nursing Home Abuse


03

Nov

Rollercoaster railroad track high to the sky

Six Flags Goliath Death: Ride Safety for Alabama Families

Six Flags Over Georgia is a popular trip for many Alabama families. This story raises real questions about ride safety and about who is responsible when something goes wrong. What Happened on the Goliath Roller Coaster Goliath is a hypercoaster that climbs about 200 feet and reac...

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Categories: News Wrongful Death


23

Oct

A woman in her kitchen is programming her air fryer to fry chicken wings.

Product Liability: Kalorik Air Fryer Oven Burn Warning

Air fryer ovens have become a fixture in many Alabama kitchens. They are fast, easy to clean, and great for a busy weeknight. But a new federal warning about one popular model is a good reminder that even everyday appliances can hurt people when something in the design goes wrong...

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