Additional restrictions and harsher fines are on the way for Alabama residents who own dangerous dogs. Emily’s Law, signed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey in early March, becomes effective June 1st, 2018. Dog Attack Laws Named after Emily Colvin, who was attacked and killed by a pack of dogs in her front yard in Jackson […]
As a motorcyclist, it can be tempting to take advantage of your vehicle’s size to bypass traffic by riding beside or passing between two rows of traffic in the same lane. This practice, known as lane splitting or white lining, is legal in some states. In Alabama, however, lane splitting is prohibited by law. While many […]
The law firm of Morris King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce the presentation of $4,200 in scholarship money to three Alabama high school seniors who wrote about the dangers of distracted driving. Participants in the law firm’s inaugural Drivers Safety Scholarship Fund essay contest were asked to write at least 1,000 words or […]
Alabama’s 3 foot bike law, which went into effect in 2015, was designed to give bicyclists a larger safety buffer when interacting with other vehicles on the road. The law requires motorists to leave at least 3 feet between their vehicle and a bicycle when encountering one on the road. Nowadays, more people are riding […]
Technology and automation are creeping into every aspect of human life. Technological developments are progressing such that cars could soon completely drive themselves. Consumers already can buy vehicles that have some autonomous features, like lane departure detection, collision warning systems, “smart” cruise control, and autonomous braking. Recently, U.S. News & World Report released a list of “9 Cars That […]
Being able to share the road safely and responsibly is important for avoiding dangerous accidents. Many individuals think they know how to be mindful of other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on roads and highways. However, this is not always the case. Inattentive drivers are at an especially high risk of failing to notice motorcyclists on the road. […]
U.S. News -Best Lawyers® today announced that Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., has once again ranked as one of the “Best Law Firms” for 2018. This marks the 8th time the firm has received the honor. The announcement comes just weeks after four of the firm’s attorneys were named among The Best Lawyers in America® for 2018. […]
When you need a lawyer, you deserve the best. With thousands of lawyers to choose from, finding the best can be a challenge. There are so many places to look for lawyers, but you do not always get the cream of the crop. And that can mean bad things for your case. Any situation that […]
The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to award three college-bound high school seniors from the Huntsville area our 3rd annual Driver Safety Scholarships. Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., sponsors an annual Driver Safety Scholarship program to raise public awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, which is a serious safety […]
Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., has been honored by Three Best Rated® as one of the best personal injury law firms in Huntsville, Alabama. Three Best Rated® operates on the premise that local businesses offer better quality and more personal service to clients and customers than big corporations. The Three Best Rated® website helps consumers find […]
