In a touching courtroom moment following a $660,000 jury verdict, Jefferson County Circuit Judge Fred Bolling let young Zeriel try on his black judicial robe—a gesture symbolizing justice served for the toddler who suffered THC exposure at just nine months old. The verdict against Baby Duck Academy in Birmingham represents both punitive and compensatory damages…
After three years of legal roadblocks, Alabamians who faced severe delays and errors in the state’s unemployment system during the COVID-19 pandemic can finally have their day in court. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday, September 12, 2025, that these citizens can proceed with their lawsuit against the Alabama Department of Labor, following intervention…
Falls from scaffolds remain one of construction’s “Fatal Four” hazards identified by OSHA, claiming workers’ lives and causing devastating injuries across Alabama job sites each year. These elevated platforms, essential for reaching high work areas from Birmingham high-rises to Mobile shipyards, transform from productivity tools into danger zones when safety protocols fail or equipment deteriorates.…
For many Alabama families considering adoption, the journey begins with a fundamental question about affordability. While the emotional rewards of providing a loving home to a child are immeasurable, the financial aspects of adoption require careful planning and understanding. The costs associated with adoption in Alabama vary widely depending on the path you choose, making…
When business owners sell companies for millions or families inherit substantial wealth, the complexity of preserving these assets across generations becomes immediately apparent. Without sophisticated estate planning strategies, federal estate taxes can claim 40% of assets exceeding exemption thresholds, while family disputes and poor succession planning can erode what remains—challenges that proper estate planning directly…
The moment a judge’s signature hits that final page, years of marriage transform into binding legal obligations that will govern your life for decades to come. That single document determines where your children spend Christmas, who keeps the house, and how much of your paycheck goes to support…details too important to rush through or misunderstand. …
A devastating tragedy in Alabama’s foster care system has sparked a wrongful death lawsuit after 3-year-old Ke’Torrius “KJ” Starkes died locked inside a state contractor’s vehicle for five hours, exposing critical gaps in child protection protocols and raising questions about accountability in government-contracted services. Five Hours of Horror in a Deadly Vehicle On July 22,…
A mysterious incident at Deshler High School in Tuscumbia has left a 15-year-old freshman with severe injuries and his family searching for answers, while authorities investigate what happened on August 19, 2025, that sent August Borden to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. “Covered in Blood” – A Parent’s Worst Nightmare What began as an ordinary…
A harrowing accident on Alabama’s Lake Martin has thrust watercraft safety regulations into the spotlight after a 12-year-old girl operating a high-powered Sea-Doo was launched airborne and landed on a roadway, raising critical questions about supervision requirements and liability in recreational boating accidents. Sunday Afternoon Terror on Lake Martin What should have been an enjoyable…
A devastating accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park in Piedmont has left two adults dead and seven children hospitalized, sparking serious questions about off-road vehicle safety protocols and personal responsibility in Alabama’s recreational vehicle industry. The Fatal Collision On Saturday at Indian Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, what began as a family outing turned…