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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 will need to achieve maximum […]
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be owed compensation from the at-fault party. The types and amount of compensation will depend largely on the severity of your injuries and the impact they will have on your life moving forward. One type of compensation that car accident […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on normal traffic patterns throughout the United States. The rising unemployment rate and lockdowns implemented in many states significantly decreased traffic on the roads, streets, and highways during the pandemic. However, it also created a whole new set of problems in some areas. With roads unburdened by […]
Getting timely medical care after an injury or accident is vitally important. The longer an injury goes untreated, the less likely it will fully heal. If certain types of injuries are not diagnosed and treated immediately, they may lead to severe complications or even death. For example, a slip and fall can fracture a vertebra, […]
We call a car crash an “accident” out of habit, but safety advocates insist that needs to change. They believe that the word “accident” skews the perception of a crash. It implies that the incident was caused by a twist of fate, and that no one was to blame. It also minimizes the severity of […]
After a car accident, it is natural for people to have questions about their rights and legal options, especially if the accident resulted in significant injuries. While accident victims might be aware that they should discuss their situation with an attorney, many are concerned about what legal representation might cost. What many people don’t know […]
Attorney Joe King recently made an appearance on the podcast Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus. Sykstus’s firm, Bond, Botes, Sykstus, Tanner & Ezzell, P.C. happens to be located across the street from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. on Pratt Avenue in Huntsville’s historic “Five Points” district. You can listen to Joe and Ron on […]
A recently updated report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommends improving infrastructure, increasing helmet use, and increasing cyclist visibility, among other suggestions to improve bicycle safety. The NTSB, the U.S. federal agency that evaluates civil transportation accidents, released their report entitled “Bicyclist Safety on U.S. Roadways: Crash Risks and Countermeasures” late last year. […]
After suffering a personal injury in Alabama, it’s important that you hire an experienced lawyer to help with the claims process. An attorney can make filing your claim quicker and easier. They will protect your rights and avoid common filing errors that could hurt your claim for compensation. They will negotiate skillfully on your behalf, […]
Uber issued its first safety report in December of last year. While the number of fatal accidents per mile is reportedly half the national average, important data is excluded from the report, which may alter the overall safety picture of Uber’s ridesharing service. Uber created its report by comparing its internal crash reports provided by […]
