You are on a road trip to visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. Everything is going well. The weather is bit rainy, but not too bad. You are traveling up Rt. 65 and are almost to Mooresville and you see traffic is snarled. In our hypothetical journey, there is a terrible accident

A part of the University of South Alabama was recently undergoing construction. The university was in the process of building a new football practice facility—the Jaguar Training Center—for its football team. However, several news outlets have recently reported that the construction project has taken a substantial step back. What had already been constructed as part

Tragically, boating accidents and personal watercraft injuries occur all the time. Not too long ago, there was a fatal boat collision on Bankhead Lake. Wheeler Lake, here in Madison County, and Guntersville Lake over in Marshall County are both among the top four best Alabama lakes for water and boating tourism. Like driving a car,

In this two-part series, we are discussing some of the common tactics and dirty tricks used by insurances companies to delay your claim, deny your claim, and underpay your claim. In Part I, we discussed some of the dirty tricks insurance adjusters use right after a car wreck. In this Part II, we will discuss

If you or someone you love has been in a car collision in Huntsville or anywhere in Alabama, you need to hire skilled and trial-tested auto accident lawyers from Huntsville to help. Otherwise, you are taking your chances with the attorneys and claims adjusters from the insurance companies. The insurance companies do not want to

Along I-65 and on the roads of Huntsville, big tractor trailer trucks and highway tankers are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Not long ago, a tanker overturned, shutting down I-65 near Gardendale. In August, a mother and her baby and a third passenger were killed in a wreck with an 18-wheeler

If you have been injured through no fault of your own, in a car wreck in Huntsville or in any part of Alabama, you are entitled to recover in full for all injuries and damages caused by the wrongful and negligent driving of the other driver. You are still entitled to compensation if a car

If you have ever been involved in a chain reaction collision, you know how frightening and dangerous they can be. If you are lucky enough to just be reading about a pile up, you may have thought to yourself: “Who is at fault in a chain reaction collision?” The question is complicated under Alabama law,

Automobile accidents in and around Huntsville and Alabama are a daily occurence. Just a few days ago, a teen girl was killed on I-65 in a crash with an 18-wheeler. The Shelby County coroner said that she was texting at the time of the crash. Across the country, there are millions of accidents every year.

When your loved ones pass away, it can be devastating. It can be even more overwhelming when they pass away due to the actions or inactions of another person. Not only do you have to come to terms with the fact that your loved one is gone, but you also have to deal with the

Earlier this year, the Alabama Supreme Court released an opinion called Barnwell v. CLP Corporation. The case concerned a slip and fall incident at a McDonald’s. This is one of the latest cases where the Alabama Supreme Court refreshes our memories on some of the law surrounding slip and fall injuries, which makes this case

When you are involved in a personal injury accident, you may experience not only serious injuries, but also mental injury in the form of emotional distress. Your mental anguish is just as compensable as your physical injuries, but harder to prove. Your non-physical injury cannot be seen from the outside, nor can a price for

Just recently, USA Today and other news outlets reported a story about Rene Flores. Mr. Flores was a truck driver who spoke about his practice of operating his vehicle for 20 or more hours at a time. Mr. Flores also alleged that his managers at Morgan Southern were aware that he and other drivers regularly

An accident can happen at any time. Whether you are on your way to the grocery store or on a road trip, accidents can happen. When you are involved in an accident, you as well as your vehicle can sustain serious injury, and for these injuries you should be compensated. Unfortunately, victims are not always

Car accidents happen every day in Alabama. Many studies report that driving is one of the most dangerous activities that people participate in. While driving during daytime comes with a significant risk of an accident, driving at night is even more dangerous. All motorists should understand how nighttime motor vehicle accidents commonly occur and what

Whether it is a grandparent, great aunt, cousin, or adopted grandparent, our elders play an important part in our lives. You love them and cherish them and do not want any harm to fall upon them. When you make the decision to put your elderly loved one in a nursing home, you trust that the

There is no mistake that technology is becoming much more impressive over time. Many technological advances are put forth to make everyone’s life more convenient, but convenience does not mean perfection, and some of the best technological advances, such as self-driving cars, can still injure or kill while trying to protect. According to Business Insider,

When you are working, you do not expect to get hurt on the job. After all, working is how you make money to take care of yourself and your family. Unfortunately, thousands of construction workers in the United States are injured or killed in accidents each year. When a construction worker sustains injuries on the

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), drunk driving accounts for more than one third of all car accidents in the country. Though a drunk driver can strike at any time, day or night, more drunk driving accidents occur at night. If you have been involved in a car accidents, you may feel overwhelmed

For some of us, our furry creatures are our life. They offer not only companionship, but they also offer protection. However, sometimes our dogs act in ways that may make us liable for their actions. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 4.5 million dog bites that occur within in the

Our children are important to us. Everything we do is for them and about them and when they are happy, we are happy. The same is the case for when they are crying or hurt.

When you are involved in an accident and you are injured as a result, you may want to be compensated for any injuries that you sustain. However, for you to be compensated for your injuries, it must be found that another person either intentionally caused or negligently caused your injuries.

You can be injured in a car accident at any time. In all actuality, it does not matter how safe a driver you are; you have to look out for is other driver’s actions, though that is easier said than done. With their increases use of technology, today’s drivers are less attentive and more distracted

You have been injured. Your injury has occurred at the fault of someone else and now you are left with pain and suffering and hospital bills. You are out of work and now you are left wondering what to do. You deserve to be compensated for any injuries you have sustained due to someone else’s

When you get into a vehicle with a loved one, you expect to arrive at your destination safely. You may expect to laugh or listen to music and enjoy the company of whomever you are riding with. What you do not expect is to get into an automobile accident during your ride. However, when you

Going to a doctor can be scary at times. Whether your doctor visit is for a routine check-up or you are dealing with an illness, going to the doctor can be an anxiety-provoking experience. When you go to the doctor, you expect him or her to take care of your medical needs. You do not

A new survey shows that many teens may endanger themselves by riding with intoxicated drivers, who may range from peers to family members. Drunk driving contributes to a significant number of the traffic injuries and fatalities that occur in Alabama each year.

Distracted driving in teens is a widespread problem, and includes those who live in Huntsville. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website Distraction.gov reports that one-quarter of teens answer at least one text every time they drive, while one-fifth of teens have extended text conversations while behind the wheel. A new study has revealed an unlikely

When many people in Huntsville think of drunk drivers, they think of people who are over the legal blood-alcohol content limit and obviously intoxicated. It can be easy to forget that people who have consumed perfectly legal amounts of alcohol can still be impaired enough to cause car accidents and injuries. A new study suggests

Knowing the signs of a drunk driver helps motorists protect themselves. If possible, they should gather data about the driver and car, and call 911.

When nursing home residents fall, they may suffer from injuries that threaten their life or their ability to function normally. Nursing home falls are a prevalent issue in Alabama nursing homes and nursing homes throughout the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the standard nursing home with 100 beds reports between

On behalf of Ralph Hornsby at Hornsby, Watson, Hornsby & Heyward Recent research by the National Center on Elder Abuse indicates that elderly African American people may have a higher chance of being abused by a caregiver. Elder abuse is a concerning problem in America. Now, new research gives Alabama residents even more to think about