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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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

Celebrating Halloween and Boss's Day at HGD

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

A Few Words About the People We Work For For Boss's Day, our support team wanted to do something more personal than a card passed around the office. So each member of the team shared a word or phrase that describes each of the firm's leaders. Not the polished bio version, but the...

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02

Nov

Large blaze at burning industrial building.

ACIPCO Rooftop Fire: Birmingham Workplace Injury Rights

Two people were taken to UAB Hospital, and a third person was treated at the scene, ABC 33/40 reported. WBRC reported that the injured workers were contract employees and that ACIPCO later said three contractors were hurt. Their conditions have not been released. A Third Fire Ca...

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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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23

Oct

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

Product Liability: Kalorik Air Fryer Oven Burn Warning

What Happened On October 15, 2026, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to stop using Kalorik MAXX and MAXX Advance Air Fryer Ovens with French Doors right away. According to the CPSC, its investigation found that the spring-loaded glass doors can ...

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02

Nov

Lane closure on a busy road due to maintenance signs

Paving Worker Killed in a Highway Work Zone: What Road Crews Should Know

What Happened on Interstate 55 The crash happened in a work zone on Interstate 55 near Winona, Mississippi, about two hours south of Memphis, according to reports citing WREG. The company, Lehman-Roberts, offered condolences to the worker's family. The Mississippi Highway Patrol...

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22

Oct

ALAJ Emerging Leaders Lunch and Learn with Steve Heninger

The Alabama Association for Justice is the state's organization of trial lawyers who represent injured people and families. Its Emerging Leaders group brings together newer attorneys and gives them a regular place to learn from experienced trial lawyers, sharpen their skills, and...

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Category: Events


22

Oct

GLP-1 semaglutide injection pen

Pharmaceutical Drug Injury: Compounded GLP-1 Sterility Recalls

What Happened According to Fox Business, Apothecary Pharma, a North Carolina company, is recalling 22 vials of compounded tirzepatide injection and one vial of NAD+ injection that were distributed nationwide because "their sterility cannot be assured," according to the FDA. Tirz...

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02

Nov

fire in the window of building

Birmingham Apartment Fires: Tenant Safety and Your Rights

What Happened at the 2700 at Homewood Apartments According to WBRC, the first fire broke out on Sunday, August 9. At least 20 residents were displaced and about 14 units were affected. Officials said at the time that the cause was under investigation. On October 13, crews were ca...

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Category: Personal Injury


02

Nov

adjusting lights on outside of building from bucket lift

Aerial Lift Fall in Leeds, AL: Worker Safety Lessons

What Happened at the Leeds Bass Pro Shops According to 1819 News, the Jefferson County Coroner said the man was installing exterior Christmas lights when he fell from a bucket lift. Leeds police responded at 4:20 p. m. , and he was pronounced dead at 4:49 p. m. 1819 News reported th...

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