Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., a North Alabama personal injury law firm, announced today that two attorneys from the firm – David J. Hodge and Joe A. King, Jr. – have each received “Lawyer of the Year” recognition for 2026 from the respected legal ranking organization, The Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, a total of […]

It is illegal in Alabama to pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights in most cases. One narrow exception is for oncoming traffic on a roadway divided by a physical barrier. Each day school is in session, around 350,000 students in Alabama ride school buses that travel over 450,000 miles, according to the […]

The damages you can recover after a car accident in Alabama include economic damages, non-economic damages, and, in exceptional cases, punitive damages. The potential amount of damages you could recover in a car accident case depends on several key factors, such as the severity of your injuries, the at-fault party’s insurance policy limits, and your […]

While your financial needs are not your top concern after a family member’s death, it is vital not to forget such practical matters. Losing a family member can result in a significant drop in your household income. You must also consider the rising cost of funerals and burials, which can add more financial stress to […]

You do not always have to go to court after a car accident. In fact, most cases settle well before reaching that point. If the insurance company agrees to pay a fair amount and both sides feel satisfied, you could close your case without filing a lawsuit. However, if you cannot agree on who caused […]

You might think you initially feel fine after a car accident in Alabama and forgo seeking medical treatment. But what happens if you develop injury symptoms later on? Can you still seek compensation for your injuries? Fortunately, yes. While it’s always best to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, some injuries from car accidents […]

The Huntsville-based personal injury law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Driver Safety Scholarship Fund essay competition. Three high school seniors will share a total of $4,200 in scholarship money for their winning essays on the risks associated with texting while driving. This year marks […]

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Northern Alabama and elsewhere throughout the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,275 people were killed in accidents involving distracted drivers in a single recent year. If you were injured in a motor vehicle crash caused by a distracted […]

The Northern Alabama law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., announced today that founding attorney Harvey B. Morris has received recognition from the prestigious publication Top 100 Lawyers in the category of Personal Injury. Morris appears in the 2024 Third Quarter Edition of the Top 100 Lawyers magazine, which is produced by “North America’s […]

The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., announced today that three of its attorneys have again been recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers – including David J. Hodge, Joe A. King, Jr., and Harvey B. Morris. In addition, Hodge was included on the Super Lawyers list of the Top 50 Attorneys in Alabama. Super […]