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How to Write a Minor Car Accident Settlement Letter

September 26, 2025

The insurance adjuster’s initial offer arrives: $500 for a fender bender that left you with whiplash, three chiropractic visits, and a week of missed work.  This lowball figure represents a common reality for Alabama drivers—insurance companies often undervalue minor accident claims by 40-60%, hoping victims will accept quick settlements rather than pursue fair compensation through…

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Accidents at Work Claims: What Injured Employees Should Know

September 26, 2025

The forklift operator who suffers a back injury lifting heavy pallets, the construction worker who falls from scaffolding, the nurse who slips on a wet hospital floor—workplace accidents happen when least expected, leaving Alabama employees facing mounting medical bills and lost wages.  Understanding your legal rights after a workplace injury becomes a financial lifeline that…

Huntsville school board member challenges Alabama CHOOSE Act.

Huntsville School Board Member Seeks Legal Challenge to CHOOSE Act

September 26, 2025

Huntsville City School Board Member Andrea Alvarez is rallying support to legally challenge Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act, arguing the school voucher program unconstitutionally diverts millions from public education while creating an unequal system without transparency.  As the program begins its first year, Alvarez seeks to build a statewide coalition to file suit against what she…

Alabama FOCUS act brings phone-free classrooms to Alabama schools.

Alabama’s FOCUS Act Sparks Debate Over Phone-Free Schools

September 26, 2025

As Alabama students returned to classrooms this fall, they encountered a new reality: mandatory separation from their smartphones under the FOCUS Act.  The law, formally known as “Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety,” requires all public schools to restrict cell phone use during the school day, igniting passionate debate between educators who celebrate…

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Jefferson County Jury Awards $660K to Family After Baby Exposed to THC at Birmingham Daycare

September 26, 2025

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…

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Alabama Workers Can Finally Sue Over Unemployment System Delays

September 26, 2025

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…

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The Leading Causes of Scaffold Accidents on Job Sites

September 26, 2025

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.…

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Does It Cost Money to Adopt a Child in Alabama?

September 26, 2025

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…

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High Net Worth Estate Planning: Protecting Wealth and Legacy

September 26, 2025

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…

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What Is a Final Decree of Divorce and Why It Matters

September 26, 2025

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. …

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