Posts tagged wrongful death

• Infected Patients and Caps on Damages

  Jon Lewis | March 30, 2011 5:36 PM | 12 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  It is always good when you can relate real life examples to current proposed legislation. Today, the Birmingham News reported a tragic incident involving approximately six hospitals and a...

• South Carolina Surprise

  Jon Lewis | June 29, 2009 9:36 PM | 2 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  It was reported this past week that South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford, has had an affair. The media has treated this as landmark news. What I think would be landmark news is a politician who has...

• Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers - Part 1

  Jon Lewis | April 09, 2009 2:46 PM | 2 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Tragedy knows no economic status. It has been reported today that a Major League pitcher, Nick Adenhart, has been killed by a drunk driver. See CNN's report. Adenhart pitched for the Los Angeles...

• Medical Malpractice - Why do Doctors Worry?

  Jon Lewis | June 26, 2008 9:00 AM | 2 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Medical Malpractice
  

  Doctors I meet always discuss the malpractice problem. They seem to worry about lawsuits to an incredible degree. Yet, the statistics show that doctors and hospital win an overwhelming majority of...

• Under what circumstances may someone recover money damages for emotional distress?

  Michael Roberts | June 24, 2009 3:09 PM | 1 CommentGadsden, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The law varies depending on the jurisdiction, but many states permit such recovery. In Alabama, for example, damages for mental distress that accompanies a physical injury may be awarded by a...

• Wrongful Death Damages in Alabama

  Michael Roberts | May 13, 2009 10:43 AM | 1 CommentGadsden, AL Category: Wrongful Death
  

  WRONGFUL DEATH DAMAGES IN ALABAMA Damages awarded in wrongful death cases vary significantly from state to state. In many states, damages include lost income that the deceased person would...

• Investigate car wrecks promptly

  Pete Burns | May 12, 2009 6:14 PM | 1 CommentMobile, AL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Prompt investigation of a car wreck involving serious injury or wrongful death is a must. Frequently alcohol is involved in car wrecks and bars are often the source of the alcohol. Dram shop laws...

• Fire Alarms

  Pete Burns | January 06, 2009 2:06 PM | 1 CommentMobile, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Deaths from fires and burns are the fifth most common cause of unintentional injury and deaths in the United States (CDC 2005) and the third leading cause of fatal home injury (Runyan 2004). In...

• Suit for Wrongful Death of Non-Viable Fetus Allowed

  Michael Roberts | September 26, 2011 3:10 PM | 0 CommentsGadsden, AL Category: Wrongful Death
  

  A recent change in Alabama law means successful lawsuits can now be pursued for negligently causing the death of a previable fetus. Before this September 9 ruling, the law, as represented by the...

• Toyota, Pinto and Juries

  Pete Burns | April 09, 2010 10:59 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  The runaway Toyotas remind me of the exploding Pintos and both underscore the role of juries as guardians of public safety. I recall in the late 70’s when it was revealed that the design of...