Posts by Luke Williams
Alabama Considers “Bentley’s Law”: Making DUI Offenders Pay Child Support When Parents Die
Landmark Legislation Could Transform Consequences for Drunk Driving in Alabama A groundbreaking piece of legislation currently under consideration in the Alabama Senate could dramatically alter the financial consequences for drivers convicted of driving under the influence when their actions result in tragedy. The proposed law, championed by Senator Arthur Orr, would require drivers convicted of…
Read MoreAlabama’s “TJ’s Law” Aims to Keep Teen Drivers Safe Through Parental Notification
A Mother’s Mission to Save Lives on Alabama Roads In the quiet community of Opelika, one mother’s tragic loss has sparked a legislative movement that could change how Alabama handles traffic violations for minors. April Vafeas, who lost her son TJ and his girlfriend Lexi in a devastating car accident, is now the driving force…
Read MoreLauderdale County Case Highlights Legal Consequences for School Employee Misconduct in Alabama
Recent Case Developments in Lauderdale County On April 21, 2025, the Lauderdale County School Board unanimously voted to terminate the employment of Amy Nicole Wigginton, a 41-year-old cafeteria worker at Lauderdale County High School in Florence, Alabama. According to the Times Daily, Superintendent Jerry Hill confirmed the board’s decision following an investigation into alleged misconduct.…
Read MoreAthens Resident Dies in Highway 20 Truck Collision: What Alabama Families Need to Know
Breaking News: Highway 20 Collision A devastating collision between a pickup truck and a commercial tractor-trailer claimed the life of a young Athens man on Monday, April 28, 2025. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Alabama Highway 20 near the 45-mile marker, just east of Town Creek in Lawrence County. The Alabama Law…
Read MoreAlabama Interstate Incident: Runaway Kangaroo Causes Two-Car Collision on I-85
In a scene more reminiscent of the Australian outback than central Alabama, motorists on Interstate 85 encountered an unusual road hazard when a kangaroo named Sheila escaped her enclosure and found her way onto the busy highway. The marsupial’s unexpected appearance caused a two-car collision and resulted in a three-hour traffic shutdown on April 16,…
Read More5 Red Flags to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
The attorney who shook your hand with confidence might be the same one who stops returning your calls next month. Across Alabama courtrooms, countless injured clients find themselves trapped with attorneys who promised the moon but delivered rocks. Your choice of legal representation can make a difference of tens of thousands of dollars in your…
Read MoreHow to Appeal a Denied Personal Injury Claim
The crushing weight of a denied personal injury claim arrives at the worst possible moment—when medical bills are mounting, work hours are lost, and recovery demands your full attention. Behind each cold rejection letter lies a potential opportunity for reversal that many Alabamians never pursue. Insurance companies bank on your surrender, knowing that most people…
Read MoreAlabama Senate Greenlights Gudger’s Economic Development Bill Without Cloture
The Alabama Senate has advanced a significant economic development bill that could reshape tourism opportunities and alcohol licensing in previously dry counties. Senate Bill 322, sponsored by Sen. Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman), passed with a 27-1 vote and notably without the contentious procedural battles that have characterized recent legislative sessions. What the Bill Does…
Read MoreAlabama Legislators OK Big Change for Birmingham Water Works Board
A controversial plan to transform the Birmingham Water Works Board into a regional system is advancing through the Alabama legislature despite strong opposition from city officials. The Proposed Changes Senate Bill 330, sponsored by Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) and co-sponsored by Republicans Sen. Jabo Waggoner and Sen. Shay Shelnutt, would: The bill advanced out…
Read MoreDid You Know You Might Have Been Exposed to Asbestos, Even Without a Job in Construction or Industry?
Many people in the Anniston and Oxford areas were unknowingly exposed to asbestos, even if they never worked in construction, industrial, or military jobs themselves. If you ever did your dad’s laundry, rode in the car, or sat down for lunch with someone who wore contaminated work clothes, there’s a real chance you were exposed—even…
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