Three Common Misconceptions About Alabama Injury Claims
We field a lot of questions from people who have been injured in a car accident. Through those conversations, we’ve discovered a number of common misconceptions that people have about personal injury claims. Below are three of the top myths that many people believe when it comes to injuries resulting...
Continue ReadingDuPont Agrees to $670 Million Settlement to Resolve C-8 Claims
In a settlement announced last week, DuPont and Chemours Co. have agreed to pay $670.7 million to settle over 3,500 lawsuits. The plaintiffs claim they were injured by exposure to the chemical C-8, which has been linked to the following injuries: kidney cancer, testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis, thyroid disease, pregnancy-induced...
Continue ReadingJury Returns Punitive Damages Verdict of $10.5 Million Against DuPont
On Wednesday, the jury which in December awarded $2 million in compensatory damages to Mr. Kenneth Vigneron heard arguments by Vigneron’s attorneys about why E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company should be punished further for its decades of knowingly releasing the chemical C8 into the Ohio River. The jury...
Continue ReadingJohnson & Johnson Takes Third Loss in Latest Ovarian Cancer Trial
Johnson & Johnson Takes Third Loss in Latest Ovarian Cancer Trial Johnson & Johnson has now lost three court cases in a row regarding its talcum powder products and their link to ovarian cancer. Today a St. Louis jury awarded $70 million to 63-year-old Deborah Giannecchini, who claims her ovarian...
Continue ReadingDon’t Wait to Call a Lawyer After an Accident
One of our responsibilities as a personal injury law firm is to eliminate any obstacle that stands between you and getting the help you need. Here are a few ways we do that: We offer a contingency fee arrangement, which means you don’t pay us anything unless we get money...
Continue ReadingSettle Fast and Regret it Later
If you’ve been in a serious accident involving an 18-wheeler, you might be tempted to wait and see what happens with the insurance company before calling a lawyer. Perhaps they'll come back with a decent settlement offer, and if so, you’ll consider taking it. After all, you want to put...
Continue ReadingTitle IX: Federal and State Law – Does Federal Law Trump Bad State Law?
Sexual assault survivors often feel abandoned and unsure of their rights. Survivors typically turn to their state and local laws, only to feel disappointment and without hope for their case. Any state or local law that may be in conflict with Title IX would be in violation of a survivor’s...
Continue ReadingHeartburn Medication Linked to Kidney Failure
Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix, AciPhex and Zegerid are in a class of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) that are widely prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in millions of Americans. These common medications are available over-the-counter or by prescription. Research published in the Journal of...
Continue ReadingMedical Bills Leading Cause of Bankruptcy
Did you know medical bills are the leading cause of bankruptcy? It’s true. And a lot of those medical bills begin with a car accident. We see it all the time in our profession. A person is injured in a serious accident. They’re scared, can’t work, and don’t know how they’re...
Continue ReadingCar Crash Fatality Statistics Impact Alabama Drivers
Driving statistics are important, as they provide us a glimpse into the trends and dangers that impact Alabama drivers as a whole. With that information, we can adjust our driving habits to make roads safer for everyone. Recently, the Auto Insurance Center released a report with some interesting statistics. Here are a...
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