Understaffing has always been a problem in nursing homes across the country, and Alabama is no different. The pandemic has made the situation worse, with thousands of nursing home residents losing their lives due to the ongoing health crisis. However, it is not only...
Common causes of crane accidents
There are many people in the Birmingham area who work in the construction industry. For the most part these are well-paying jobs that allow a person to support their family. They are also dangerous jobs with many people getting seriously injured or even killed each...
Nursing home standards in Alabama
Sometimes loved ones need care that can only be provided in a nursing home setting. Many nursing homes provide a caring and nurturing environment for their residents, but not all do unfortunately. It is important for family members to know what standards to consider...
Construction accident trench collapse claims life of worker
A construction accident in an Alabama community north of the Birmingham area recently claimed the life of one construction worker. The trench collapse construction accident claimed the life of one worker according to the local coroner. At the time of the fatal...
Liability for injuries sustained in an Alabama dog attack
A dog can be a human’s best friend, but not all dogs are trained and cared for by loving and responsible people. When a dog attacks an Alabama resident, the encounter can leave the victim with emotional stress, physical pain, and mounting costs. They may consider...
Liability for nursing home abuse
Nursing home abuse can be hurtful to victims and their families when the care of a loved one has been entrusted to a nursing home. For that reason, victims of nursing home abuse and their family and loved ones should be familiar with the legal resources and remedies...
Types of damages people can recover in a wrongful death case
While people understand that no one in Alabama lives forever, people do not think about the fact that they may not have a loved one any longer on a daily basis. Especially when people are younger, they do not typically think about life with them. So, if a loved one...
What are the legal rights of nursing home residents?
Many Birmingham area families have had to make the agonizing decision of placing a loved one in a skilled nursing facility. As a person gets older, they often require additional care and support and can no longer live on their own. A nursing home offers the care they...
What are the construction industry’s ‘Fatal Four’?
In Alabama, construction projects go on all times of the year, whether it is the erection of a building, roadwork or renovations to an existing structure. However, construction work is dangerous work, and construction accidents could lead to fatalities. The...
How to prepare to for car accident claim negotiations
If you've been injured in a car accident, then you probably want compensation for your losses, and you probably want it fast. But moving fast in the legal arena can lead to mistakes. This is especially true when it comes to negotiations pertaining to car accident...
