Author: Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.

car at a red light with bicyclists to the right of it

Some cities in the United States and worldwide prohibit drivers from turning right at a red light. But can you make a right turn on red in Alabama? Alabama state law follows the general practice in the U.S. of allowing motorists to turn right on a red light after first stopping at the intersection to […]

dark colored car rear ended yellow truck on road

It’s important to always keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of you in traffic. When you don’t, your risk of getting in an accident goes up. But this is especially true when driving behind a large commercial truck. Failure to maintain a safe following distance can lead to potentially catastrophic accidents that […]

car going wrong way on interstate

Wrong-way accidents occur for a variety of reasons, and they’re some of the most severe collisions that happen on Alabama roads. How common are wrong-way accidents, and why are they so uniquely dangerous? Facts and Figures on Wrong-Way Accidents in Alabama How many accidents result from wrong-way drivers? According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, […]

large truck accident lawyers

Delays that truck drivers experience due to the loading and unloading of cargo can lead to lost revenue and increase the chances that drivers will violate federal regulations to make deliveries on time. Delays could also increase the risk of truck crashes as drivers try to make up lost time on the road by speeding […]

A man in the garage is checking a motorcycle

Nothing is more exhilarating than jumping on a motorcycle and riding wherever your heart takes you. But nothing can turn that exhilaration into terror faster than a preventable collision caused by a mechanical failure. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in Alabama that was not your fault, you could receive compensation for […]

Morris, King & Hodge Attorneys

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

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Three Alabama Seniors Win Scholarships from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., for Essays on Dangers of Texting While Driving Huntsville-based Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., has announced the winners of the law firm’s fifth annual driver safety scholarship contest. Three high school seniors will share a total of $4,200 in scholarship money for their winning […]

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Mother Nature can take a toll on Alabama drivers, especially in the spring months of March through May. Rain from thunderstorms can make roads slick and visibility low, and the high winds of tornado season can make even the most cautious drivers get into wrecks. What happens if you are involved in an accident caused […]

Attorney David Hodge

Attorney David J. Hodge is marking a decade on the Mid-South Super Lawyers list – and his fifth listing on the Top 50 Attorneys – the law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., announced today. Attorneys Joe A. King, Jr., and Harvey B. Morris also received Super Lawyers honors, and attorney Jasmine McNamara was […]

MKH's newest attorney: Amanda West

Morris, King & Hodge Hires New Associate Attorney Huntsville, Alabama—The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. is pleased to announce Amanda J. West has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Amanda graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in May 2022 and passed the bar exam in late September. After […]