You have just been in a devastating car accident, and your doctor has told you that you have significant injuries, and it will take months for them to heal. You will not be able to return to work, and you are concerned about how you will pay your bills. As a victim of a personal …
Personal Injury Lawsuits and PTSD in Alabama
Recognition of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has grown in recent years. According to the American Red Cross, 7.8% of Americans have been diagnosed with PTSD, and 30% of those diagnosed are military veterans. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is working with a veterans group to spotlight PTSD awareness and make more alternative treatments available to veterans. …
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 head injury and a …
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 responsible for their accident cannot recover damages. When the victim is …
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 submit a claim through a government program. Critics of this program point out that …
Bair Hugger Warming Devices
Bair Hugger warming blankets keep patients warm during and after surgery. The use of warm air helps patients’ circulation and can help speed up the healing process. Unfortunately, research has shown us that Bair Hugger warming blankets may stir up dangerous bacteria and contaminants from the floor of the operating room and deposit them into …
Understanding Coronavirus Relief for Alabama Business Owners
Many Alabama businesses are facing extremely difficult choices caused by the coronavirus pandemic. With no money coming in, employers must decide whether they need to lay off their employees or, in some cases, close their businesses entirely. Congress recently passed a stimulus law that will allow certain business owners to seek loans and funding. However, …
Alabama Personal Injury Claims About the Government
When Alabama residents suffer personal injuries caused by another person, they likely have a right to seek compensation. What happens when the state of Alabama or an Alabama city or town’s negligence causes someone else’s personal injury? Suing the state of Alabama or a local Alabama government can be challenging, but it is possible, depending …
Things That Should Never Happen in a Healthcare Environment
by HGD Staff If you are living with the fallout from a medical error, you may not even realize it, but there are actually federal regulations that are designed to keep healthcare providers from being paid for their own mistakes. While these are financial rules designed to protect taxpayers, the regulations can often help to …
JUUL e-Cigarettes Allegedly Causing Addiction, Lung Injuries, and Seizures Among Users
Two vapers from California and Alabama have sued JUUL over injuries to their lungs caused by the JUUL e-cigarette. The two Plaintiffs, Timothy Malaney and Brendan Gorman, allege that they were deceived by JUUL about the risks of addiction and permanent harm from the JUUL nicotine vape, and that their injuries were caused by that …
Keep Yourself Safe From the Backyard Grill to the Open Road with These 3 Important Tips
by HGD Staff The old adage has always been that April showers bring May flowers, and in Alabama, we know better than anyone that this month means azaleas bursting into bloom, longer spans of sunshine, trips to the beach, and plenty of opportunities for weekend barbecues. While May is certainly a time of sunshine-soaked renewal, …
Five Things to Never do After a Serious Injury
After a serious injury, most people are a bit dazed and unable to fully process all of the information they are facing. From hospital bills and medical diagnoses, to insurance adjusters calling and being absent from work, it can be a scary time for an accident victim. This is especially true if the injured person …