Posts tagged wrongful

• 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...

• 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...

• Mortgage Foreclosures - What's the Rush?

  Jon Lewis | November 19, 2010 10:39 AM | 5 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I was talking to a friend of mine this morning who is a defense attorney, and we were discussing some of the facts of the mortgage cases our firm is handling. As I've mentioned in previous cases,...

• Can You Admit it?

  Jon Lewis | October 08, 2010 2:54 PM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  It's hard. It starts when we are young, and if it's not corrected, it will grow. It can get you into a little bit of trouble. It can ruin relationships. And, IT can get you into a LOT of...

• Chase Suspends Foreclosures - Duh!!

  Jon Lewis | September 30, 2010 2:00 PM | 16 CommentsBirmingham, AL Category: Miscellaneous
  

  While most of our cases involve personal injuries, we are handling some wrongful foreclosure cases as well. Many of these financial institutions do not know which way is up. They have a left hand...

• 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...

• 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...

• 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...

• Confidential Settlements

  Pete Burns | June 01, 2009 3:33 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Confidential settlements create thorny issues. Lawyers who represent injured people do not like confidentiality agreements. Those agreements help culpable defendants prevent other injured parties...

• 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...