Some of the most severe car accident injuries are caused by the so-called “submarine effect.” Seat belt submarining injuries occur when the force of a collision causes a driver or passenger to slide out from under the lap belt. When this happens, the unrestrained occupant could be thrown about the…

A new highway safety report highlights several worrying trends observed throughout the United States in 2020 – many of which were likely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) recently released the 18th edition of the Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws report. The…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the nation locked down to slow the virus’s spread in March 2020. As a result, there were significantly fewer vehicles on U.S. roads and highways.  With fewer cars on the roads, you would have expected fewer accidents, as well. Though that was…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced significant parts of many people’s lives online. Videoconferencing has become a common way to connect with other people when in-person contact is unsafe or otherwise impossible. Zoom is one of the most popular and trusted video conferencing platforms available for conducting these virtual meetups. The…

The entire team at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce that our firm has once again been named as a “Best Law Firm” by the publication U.S. News-Best Lawyers® for 2021. This is the eleventh time the firm has received this prestigious recognition. We are honored to have…

Women who won $4.7 billion in damages two years ago against the maker of one of America’s most recognized products have seen their verdict cut in half by a Missouri appeals court. Nevertheless, in a landmark decision, the court sided with the women and sustained the lower court’s 2018 ruling,…

Thousands of people have already begun filing lawsuits related to COVID-19, according to recent news reports. In some cases, businesses are suing insurance companies that deny them disaster coverage. In other instances, college students, travelers, and sports fans are filing claims against universities and businesses for charging them for services…

Table of Contents1 Drunk Driving at 138 mph Results in Deadly Accident in Mobile, Alabama2 Drunk & Reckless Driving Accident Lawsuit3 Help from Personal Injury Lawyer Joe King Drunk Driving at 138 mph Results in Deadly Accident in Mobile, Alabama August 20, 2020 | Mobile, Alabama The father of a…

The new edition of Best Lawyers in America for 2021 was just published by legal rating service Best Lawyers® featuring four lawyers from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.  Each lawyer was recognized by the publication for their legal skills and success in their respective practice areas. Table of Contents1 What…

If you have been in a serious car accident, you have likely suffered significant injuries that will require extended medical care, including hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, and prescription medication.  When somebody else caused the accident, you deserve to be fully compensated for the full course of medical treatment you…