Posts by Luke Williams
Dangerous Drugs: Pharmaceutical Company Liability and Warnings
A mother of three takes her prescribed medication, trusting it will help manage her chronic pain. Instead, she develops severe liver damage that threatens her life. A retired teacher follows his doctor’s orders, only to discover his heart medication increases his risk of stroke. These aren’t isolated incidents—they represent a growing pattern of Americans harmed…
Read MoreProduct Liability: Proving Product Defects and Consumer Injuries
Thousands of Americans discover the devastating reality that everyday products they trust can harbor hidden dangers. From children’s toys coated in toxic paint to airbags that deploy with lethal force, defective products transform routine moments into life-altering tragedies. When manufacturers prioritize profits over safety, consumers pay the price with their health, security, and sometimes their…
Read MoreProduct Liability: Strict Liability and Product Recalls
From kitchen appliances that burst into flames to children’s toys containing dangerous chemicals, defective products shatter more than just consumer trust—they destroy lives. In Alabama courtrooms, these stories reveal the harsh reality: a father permanently disabled by faulty manufacturing equipment, a grandmother severely burned by an exploding pressure cooker, a child injured by a poorly…
Read MoreProduct Liability: Failure to Warn and Inadequate Instructions
Last year, product-related injuries filled emergency departments with 12.7 million Americans – enough people to fill 127 NFL stadiums to capacity. Many of these injured consumers never saw the warning label that could have prevented their trip to the hospital, while others faced unclear or inadequate instructions that led to devastating accidents. Understanding Product Liability…
Read MoreProduct Liability: Design Defects and Manufacturing Flaws
When Sarah picked up her new coffee maker that morning, she had no way of knowing its faulty wiring would spark a fire that would destroy her kitchen. Across town, Mike’s teenage son lay in a hospital bed after their family SUV rolled over due to an unstable design—a defect affecting thousands of the same…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims: Time Limits for Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The knock at the door. The phone call in the middle of the night. These moments forever divide a family’s life into “before” and “after.” When a loved one’s life is cut short due to someone else’s negligence, families often discover that grief is only the beginning of their journey. While nothing can truly compensate…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims: Proving Negligence and Causation
In the time it takes to read this sentence, someone in the United States has lost their life to a preventable injury. These aren’t just numbers—they represent parents who won’t see their children graduate, spouses who leave empty seats at dinner tables, and children who will grow up without a parent’s guidance. When preventable negligence…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims: Damages Available in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Every seven minutes in the United States, a preventable death occurs due to medical errors alone, accounting for over 250,000 deaths annually. Behind each statistic lies a devastated family grappling with both emotional trauma and financial uncertainty. Understanding the types of damages available in wrongful death lawsuits helps families seek the justice and compensation they…
Read MoreWrongful Death Claims: Legal Rights of Surviving Family Members
The phone call comes without warning. A workplace accident. A medical error. A fatal collision. In an instant, a family’s world shatters, leaving behind not just an empty chair at the dinner table but a maze of questions about the future. While no legal action can fill the void of losing a loved one, Alabama…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: Birth Injuries and Neonatal Care Negligence
Every 20 minutes in the United States, a baby suffers a birth injury that could have been prevented. Behind each statistic lies a family forever changed by a moment that should have brought joy, not trauma. In Alabama, families affected by medical negligence during childbirth have rights and options for seeking justice. Understanding Birth Injuries…
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