Five Figure Settlement for Driver Bitten by Dog While Delivering Packages
Our client was bitten by a dog on the calf while working his delivery route for UPS. He was able to make a worker’s compensation claim as well as recover a five figure settlement from the dog owner’s homeowner’s insurance policy.
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Five Figure Settlement Little Boy Whose Pinky Was Broken by Local Daycare Worker
Our client was three years old when a daycare worker flipped a table over in his classroom at daycare, with him underneath it. The table landed on his hand, breaking the pinky, and leading him to need surgery to repair the damage. We made a series of settlement demands very quickly upon taking the case.…
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6 Ways to Divorce Without Going Broke
Learn 6 tactics you can use to divorce without breaking the bank, from building an accurate financial picture to budgeting correctly.
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What is Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage Insurance?
What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage? This coverage, often referred to as UIM/UM is a type of insurance that has to be offered with any liability policy you purchase. In Alabama, you must sign a disclaimer that you DO NOT want the coverage in order to not have it. Spoiler: You should ALWAYS have UM/UIM and…
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Amazon Liable for Defective Products Sold On Its Website
A California appeals court recently held that Amazon is liable for defective products sold on its website. The California Fourth District Court of Appeals found that Amazon could be sued for injuries caused by defective products sold by 3rd parties on its website. The Plaintiff, Angela Bolger, was injured when a laptop battery purchased from…
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10 Tricks Employers Use to Cheat Workers Out of Overtime
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor recovered over $274 million in back wages for more than 163,000 workers. As an employee in Alabama, understanding the tactics some employers use to avoid paying overtime is crucial for protecting your rights and ensuring fair compensation. Overtime pay is a fundamental right for many workers, designed to…
Read MoreWhen Must Employers Pay Overtime?
Federal and state laws require most employers to pay overtime. The overtime premium is 50% of the employee’s usual hourly wage. This means an employee who works overtime must be paid “time and a half” — the employee’s usual hourly wage plus the 50% overtime premium — for every overtime hour worked. These laws contain…
Read MoreHow Do I Prove I’m Paid Less Than My Male Co-Workers?
A recent article in Newsweek discussed the continuing pay gap between men and women, and suggested some reasons why women still make less than their male colleagues. Another recent story discussed how female doctors are paid less than male doctors. I’m not going to argue here whether or not the pay gap is real. Instead,…
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Late To Work? These Excuses Could Get You Fired
According to a survey by CareerBuilder, more than 1 in 4 workers in America arrive late to work at least once a month, with traffic being the most common excuse. In Alabama, where at-will employment laws give employers significant leeway in termination decisions, that tardiness could cost you more than just a warning—it could cost…
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