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Can An Employer Fire You for Filing a Complaint?
/by Amy StricklandThere’s a lot of incorrect information floating around the topic of at-will employment. There’s a common belief that at-will employment means that employees can be fired for anything at any time—which often makes employees with legitimate complaints stay quiet for fear of retaliation. As an Alabama employee, it’s important to know your rights and how […]
The Importance of Keeping Accurate Records in a Personal Injury Case
/by Amy StricklandBehind every successful personal injury claim, there’s a massive pile of documentation. Insurance companies are sneaky, and they will not pay for an injury unless they are forced into a corner. In-depth record keeping can strengthen your injury claim in a variety of ways, and working with an experienced personal injury attorney can help you […]
What Does Maximum Medical Improvement Mean in a Car Crash Claim?
/by Amy StricklandThe process of recovering from a car crash can be long and tiring. Your days can become a blur of follow-up appointments, treatments, prescription medications, and insurance claims. You’ll learn a lot of new and unfamiliar terms during this time, including “maximum medical improvement.” Maximum medical improvement, or MMI, can play a crucial role in […]
Dog Bite Dangers: What to Do If Your Child is Attacked by a Dog
/by Amy StricklandA dog bite can be one of the most traumatizing experiences a child ever goes through. If you talk to most adults who are terrified of dogs, you’ll find that for most of them, a dog bite early in life is the root of their fear. Not only could your child be left with emotional […]
Why Are Pedestrian Accidents Increasing in Alabama?
/by Amy StricklandWalking is one of the healthiest ways to get from Point A to Point B—if you’re lucky enough to live in a walkable city, you may even be able to get by without owning a car. But even if you just walk for fun and exercise, you deserve to walk freely without worrying about a […]
Important Tips for Avoiding a School Bus Accident
/by Amy StricklandCountless children rely on school buses to get them to school safely and on time. Parents wave to their children as they pull away from the bus stop, rarely worrying that anything could go wrong. Although school buses are an incredibly safe form of transportation with low accident rates, accidents do still occur. Students, parents, […]