A civil lawsuit could become a "class action suit" when a plaintiff chooses to sue on behalf of a group. For example, a company might release a defective product, so a class action lawsuit seeks to recover damages for all those harmed. An Alabama resident might read...
Year: 2021
Proper loading can prevent truck accidents
Truck accidents can be some of the most devastating accidents in Alabama and throughout the country. When a large tractor-trailer gets out of control and collides with smaller passenger vehicles, there are often deaths involved. Many people don’t know how important...
Legal protection for workplace whistleblowers
Alabama whistleblowers are the frontline defense against unfair businesses practices, including violations of workplace safety provisions designed to safeguard employees' welfare on the job. Why is exposing workplace safety violations important? Alabama businesses are...
What is a class action lawsuit?
If you think there is a serious problem with a product or company that could harm other consumers, you could file a class-action lawsuit in Alabama. Whether your harm was physical or financial, it might be possible to start a class action lawsuit. Problems addressed...
Laws protecting and rewarding whistleblowers
One of the most significant results of the Enron scandal of the 1990s was the enactment of the Whistleblower Protection Act that further enhanced the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. This law protects insiders from retaliation and prosecution when they turn state...
Data shows fatal car accidents increased in 2020
Car accidents are common in Alabama and around the country. Researchers have determined that the number of fatal accidents rose in 2020. Catastrophic auto accidents can occur due to various causes. What does the data show? Data collected by the National Highway...
Could the “Dutch reach” approach reduce bicycle accidents?
Bicyclists often find themselves involved in many near misses. For example, as a bicyclist nears a driveway, a driver may pull into the driveway too fast and without looking. An alert bicyclist may come to a stop before colliding, but many Alabama bicyclists could end...
What’s different about class action mediation?
Mediation is a great way for legal parties in Alabama to resolve their differences because it is cheaper than a full legal battle, but it still provides an avenue to reach a settlement that everyone agrees on. However, if the suit is a class action suit, mediation...
Do car accidents leave victims with serious nose injuries?
The aftermath of a car crash could leave someone thankful to be alive. Numerous vehicle collisions in Alabama result in fatalities, and some accidents end with the survivors dealing with permanent disabilities. Anyone who walks away from an accident with minor...
How can you fight retaliation against whistleblowers?
Sometimes, workers in Jefferson and Walker Counties in Birmingham, Alabama may find a reason to bring about whistleblower claims. If they suspect or know that fraud is taking place in the workplace, it’s good to bring it to their employer’s attention. Unfortunately,...