Auto accident fatalities are extremely unfortunate events in the lives of the victim's families. Not only does the decedent lose their life, but the family is left to deal with the aftermath that can include loss of financial support for dependent children and loss of...
A select number of young people might feel thrilled over a new pilot program that lifts federal age restrictions on long-haul commercial truckers. Federal law limits interstate trucking to persons at or over age 21, but the pilot program will lower the age to 18 for...
Employers in in Alabama may assume that all whistleblower claims are credible and factual. However, a small percentage of complaints contain false information in an effort to discredit a company or have a specific employee terminated. The best course of action is to...
Everybody in Birmingham knows that drinking and driving can lead to a terrible car accident. But driving while sober but sleepy can be just as dangerous, according to government sources. Lack of sleep can impair your judgment, ability to perceive what is going on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
