22
Oct
HGD Attorneys Participate in “Law Day” at Several Local Schools
On Friday, April 30, hundreds of Alabama lawyers visited classrooms across the state to teach civics and the importance of the Rule of Law. Among those hundreds were several attorneys from HGD. Officially proclaimed by Governor Kay Ivey for the state of Alabama, Law Day, which ce...
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22
Oct
3M Military Earplug Trial Update
Our HGD 3M earplug trial team at HGD, including Lew Garrison, Taylor Bartlett, Jeanie Sleadd, and Chris Hood, was instrumental in the preparation of the first-ever trial of three Army soldiers for the April 30th Pensacola jury's award of $7. 1M and looks forward to try...
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22
Oct
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 ...
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22
Oct
Recovering Compensation After a Motorcycle Accident in Alabama
Fatal Alabama motorcycle accidents are far too common. Motorcycle riders have a significantly higher risk of dying in accidents because they do not have any external protection like passenger vehicles have. If you or your loved one has been injured or killed in an Alabama motorcy...
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22
Oct
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...
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22
Oct
Erik Heninger Named to Birmingham Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar 2021”
The Birmingham Business Journal has unveiled the winners for its Best of the Bar Awards, which honor excellence in Birmingham's legal industry. Congratulations to HGD’s Erik Heninger who has been named to the list. The Magic City is home to a number of attorneys ...
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22
Oct
Distracted Driving Kills 10 People Per Day in This Country
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Did you know that distracted driving continues to be the number one leading cause of car accidents in America? Talking on the phone, texting, eating, reading, grooming, and talking are just some of the ways drivers g...
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22
Oct
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...
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22
Oct
Bad Faith Insurance Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Companies across the country are facing bad faith Insurance practices related to the coronavirus pandemic. A large hotel operator has sued its insurer for bad faith insurance practices after the insurer refused to cover losses they had sustained due to the coronavirus pandemic. T...
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22
Oct
Woman Sexually Assaulted at Alabama Massage Parlor
Alabama law enforcement investigate a Vestavia Hills massage parlor after receiving reports of sexual assault from multiple victims. The 26-year-old woman allegedly went to the massage parlor to use a discount the parlor offered health care workers and first responders. The massa...
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22
Oct
What to Do if Your Loved One Died Due to COVID-19 Nursing Home Neglect
In Alabama, nursing home deaths account for 47% of all COVID-19 related deaths. This percentage is shockingly high when nursing home residents only make up . 3% of Alabama's overall population. Despite many nursing home residents receiving the COVID-19 vaccine through Decemb...
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22
Oct
Taylor Bartlett is Guest Speaker for HarrisMartin’s Webinar Series on 3M Combat Arms Earplugs
HGD Partner, Taylor Bartlett, will be a guest presenter at HarrisMartin's Webinar Series: 3M Combat Arms Earplugs - Litigating with the Government as a Witness on Friday, March 12. Among the topics Taylor will be discussing are: Preparing a Tinnitus-Only Ca...
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