Victims of Alabama sexual abuse and child pornography are often left with lifelong symptoms, many of which may not materialize until later in life. Of course, sexual assault as well as the manufacture, distribution, and possession of child pornography are against the law. However, while the perpetrators of sexual abuse and child pornography can be held accountable for their actions through the criminal process, the focus of these prosecutions is on punishing the behavior of the perpetrator, rather than providing compensation to the victims of the abuse.That being said, victims of sexual abuse ..read more

The Simple Guide to Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer You know how . . . life can change in an instant because of an accident? Suddenly, you're hurt and have a load of bills and paperwork. That's when you need a personal injury lawyer on your side. Just like you'd trust your pharmacist to give you the right medicine, you need a lawyer you can trust to help you. You know how you pick a meal from a menu? It's a bit like that when choosing a lawyer - except the stakes are higher, but you need to take your time and pick the best fit. All lawyers aren't the same. It's like doctors, they specialize i ..read more

Tractor-trailers, commonly referred to as 18-wheelers, play a crucial role in the transportation of goods across the nation's supply chain. An 18-wheeler, when fully loaded, can have a weight of up to 80,000 pounds. These colossal machines often dominate highways, towering over most other vehicles on the road. Tractor-trailers can be up to 70 to 80 feet long, which can pose challenges when maneuvering in tight spaces. Despite their size, these vehicles are capable of speeds comparable to passenger cars. Tractor-trailers require a higher level of driving skill and knowledge due to their massiv ..read more

Anyone who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle assumes a duty to those with whom they share the road. This duty requires that the motorist exercise reasonable care when operating their vehicle, in addition to obeying all traffic laws and posted signs.No matter which type of vehicle a motorist chooses, there is always the risk that another driver will negligently cause an accident. However, riding a motorcycle presents unique risks that other vehicles do not. Indeed, each year, there are about 1,200 Alabama motorcycle accidents, resulting in roughly 75 fatalities. The fact that a motorcyclist is ..read more

When someone’s negligence results in another’s death, the estate of the accident victim is entitled to pursue a claim for compensation against the at-fault party through an Alabama wrongful death lawsuit. Alabama Code section 6-5-410 governs Alabama wrongful death lawsuits, and provides that any person or corporation can be liable for the death of another caused by any “wrongful act, omission, or negligence.”Alabama’s wrongful death statute is unique in several ways. First, as noted above, the family of the deceased is not entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim. Instead, only the personal r ..read more

Within the next three years, two Japan-based auto-manufacturers are expected to begin construction of a $1.6 billion factory in the Huntsville area. The good news is that the factory is expected to bring upwards of 4,000 jobs to the greater Huntsville area once the factory is fully operational. However, lawmakers and advocacy groups have expressed concerns that the state’s existing traffic laws and infrastructure may need tweaking in order to support the increased burden the factory will place on the area’s highways. Alabama Traffic Laws Rated as Middle-of-the-Road When followed, strict traffi ..read more

When someone is a victim of a crime in Alabama, they may have several avenues to seek compensation for their injuries. One method of pursuing compensation is by participating in a criminal prosecution against the offender. Importantly, criminal cases are brought not by the accident victim but by the government. Thus, the focus is not necessarily on providing the victim of a crime with compensation but on punishing the behavior of the defendant.That being said, criminal courts in Alabama do have the ability to order an offender to pay restitution to a crime victim. However, restitution is limit ..read more

When someone is involved in a serious Alabama car accident, the chances are they have to deal not just with the physical injuries and property damage caused by the accident, but also with the mounting medical expenses and the loss of income due to time spent away from work. Additionally, an accident victim’s life may not ever be the same, even post-recovery.After a car accident, an accident victim may be able to seek compensation for the injuries they sustained in the accident through an insurance claim. In Alabama, all drivers must maintain a base level of liability insurance to cover the cos ..read more

When someone is injured in any kind of Alabama accident, the injured party is entitled to seek compensation from the party they believe to be at fault for their injuries. However, all personal injury cases in Alabama must be filed within a specified amount of time, as outlined in the relevant statute of limitations. It is incredibly important that personal injury plaintiffs comply with the relevant statute of limitations that governs their case, or the case may be dismissed without ever being reviewed on its merits.Essentially, a statute of limitations provides the time frame in which an accid ..read more

In Alabama, all motorists owe a duty of care to those with whom they share the road. Generally speaking, this duty requires that motorists follow all traffic laws as well as posted traffic signs and traffic control devices. At its core, the duty placed on Alabama drivers merely requires they take due care when operating a motor vehicle.When a driver causes a car accident due to some negligent act, anyone injured as a result of the accident is entitled to pursue a claim for damages against the at-fault driver. When most people think of this type of claim, they assume that the at-fault driver wa ..read more