22

Sep

Anabel Braziel with HGD colleagues Tim Davis, Caroline Hollingsworth, and Lee Gresham after her swearing-in to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Anabel Braziel Sworn In to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

law before she ever held a law license. That experience shaped her path forward — and after becoming a licensed attorney, she returned to the firm, where she has continued to grow and reach one milestone after another. A Journey That Started at HGD Anabel's path to this moment ha...

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Category: Announcements


21

Sep

In Summation Top 8 Closing Argument Finalists 2026

Congratulations to Our Top 8: Ten Years of "In Summation"

Why We Started This Competition, and Why We Have Continued It Law school can teach the rules of evidence and the elements of negligence, but it cannot teach what it feels like to look twelve strangers in the eye and ask them to see a case as you see it. That skill is built throu...

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Categories: Announcements Events


21

Sep

What Is Institutional Abuse? Understanding Church Sexual Abuse Cases

In a new video, HGD attorney Erik Heninger discusses a case our firm handled involving more than 20 minor boys who were abused by a youth pastor over the course of a decade. It's a difficult but important watch for any parent, church leader, or survivor trying to understand how ...

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Category: Sexual Assault


14

Sep

Erik Heninger's family posing for picture

Two HGD Families, One Auburn Send-Off

A Commencement Speech — and a Diploma — to Remember Jay capped his tenure as President of the Vestavia Hills Board of Education by delivering the commencement address at the 2026 Vestavia Hills High School graduation ceremony — the same ceremony where Baker and Cole received thei...

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Category: Announcements


08

Sep

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Can a Medical Device Cause Complications Years Later?

Knowing what to watch for—and when to contact your doctor—can be an important part of protecting your health. In our latest video, “Can a Medical Device Cause Complications Years Later? ”, HGD Law Firm attorney Caroline Hollingsworth discusses potential warning signs and why new s...

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28

Aug

Trucks on rural road

Farmer Killed When 18-Wheeler Strikes John Deere Tractor in South Alabama: What It Means for Rural Road Safety and Liability

years: rural highways were not built with today's truck traffic in mind, and the people most exposed are often the ones driving the slowest, most visible vehicles on the road. What Happened on Alabama 113 According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash happened ...

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31

Aug

A woman is lying down on a bed and using a smart phone at night.

Meta Reaches $17–18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Social Media Addiction

For years, parents, pediatricians, and lawmakers have raised concerns that features built into Instagram and Facebook, including endless scrolling, algorithm-driven recommendations, and public “like” counts, were designed to keep children and teenagers engaged for as long as poss...

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Categories: Legal News Decisions


26

Aug

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Two Birmingham-Area Bicyclists Killed in One Week: What Cyclists, Drivers, and Families Need to Know About Safety and Liability

Case One: Jefferson County Deputy's SUV and a Tractor-Trailer The first crash happened just before 4 a. m. on August 13, 2026, on Sweeney Hollow Road near Amy Drive Northeast, roughly two miles north of Center Point. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the J...

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24

Aug

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The Medical Test That Never Got Ordered: When Poor Communication Becomes Malpractice

An instruction that isn't clearly given to staff. A missing result that no one follows up on. These communication breakdowns can have significant consequences for patients. In the video “When Poor Communication Becomes Medical Malpractice | Steve Heninger | Real Client Story,” HG...

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26

Aug

Woman in hospital

Nashville Hospital Medication Mix-Up Leaves Patient Paralyzed: What Families Need to Know About Medical Errors and Legal Options

The case is a stark reminder of how devastating hospital medication errors can be, and why families affected by them often need the guidance of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. What Happened at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown According to reporting by NewsChannel 5 Inves...

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21

Aug

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Eleven Heninger Garrison Davis Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America® — Erik S. Heninger Honored as Birmingham "Lawyer of the Year"

The honor places HGD among the top firms in Alabama for mass tort litigation, personal injury law, product liability, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. Adding to the firm's list of achievements, longtime Birmingham litigator Erik S. Heninger has ...

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Categories: Announcements News


10

Aug

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How Do Courts Decide Who Gets Compensation After a Mass Disaster?

damage, health effects, financial losses, or other harm from the same event. Courts and the attorneys involved must find an effective way to evaluate those claims while ensuring affected individuals have an opportunity to pursue fair compensation. In the video “How Do Courts Deci...

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Categories: Personal Injury Videos