Many teenagers remain out, driving around on Alabama roadways long after the stroke of midnight. These wee morning hours are prime times for motor vehicle accidents. Often, though not always, such collisions are alcohol-related. One incident (that remains under investigation) occurred on a recent Monday at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Hale County 51. An 18-year-old was said to be behind the wheel of a carContinue reading
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Aftermath stress common in Alabama motor vehicle accidents
If you recently survived a collision on one of Alabama’s busy roadways, you’ve probably relived the incident 1,000 times in your mind. In fact, many victims of serious motor vehicle accidents suffer post traumatic stress symptoms that necessitate special counseling in order to recover. Add to that medical bills that are piling up and various complications that may have arisen by having to take timeContinue reading
Motor vehicle accidents often result in traumatic brain injuries
Most Alabama parents understand how dangerous driving can be. Even so, none are ever quite prepared to receive phone calls informing them their children have been injured in serious motor vehicle accidents. A mother in another state recently shared her personal journey as she helps her teenage son recover from a traumatic brain injury. The boy was traveling in a vehicle with his sister whenContinue reading
Following the money: Embezzlement in a small business
Working in a small business in Alabama has its perks. Usually there is a family atmosphere, and everyone knows each other. There may be more flexibility in the schedule, and small business owners often respect holidays more than in bigger corporations. Because of the limited staff, your boss may give you responsibilities that come with a great deal of trust. Recently, however, you may beContinue reading
Is your spouse using Bitcoin to hide assets in divorce?
Many Alabama marriages end in court when couples determine (for any number of reasons) they no longer wish to be united. Whether the divorce process is relatively simple and benign or fraught with stress and complication depends on many factors, including how willing each spouse is to compromise and cooperate in forging an agreeable settlement. If someone refuses to play by the rules and startsContinue reading
Alabama divorce: Child custody exchanges not always amicable
Try as they might, some former Alabama couples simply can’t get along to save their lives. In fact, many have said they can barely be in the same room as their former spouses without getting into raging arguments. Sadly, many children witness contentious outbursts between their parents after divorce, especially during custody exchanges. A sheriff’s department in another state has developed a plan it believesContinue reading
Divorce: How crucial is timing?
Many people in Alabama will be among those who decide to end their marriages this year. Some estimates state that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce. Whatever the actual numbers might be, one thing is certain: The process is seldom easy. Navigating a divorce is often wrought with challenge as various issues pertaining to property, finances or children arise. However, above and beyondContinue reading
Motor vehicle accidents often clouded by unknowns
A high school sports community is grieving a terrible loss after a recent fatal accident in Alabama. The collision involved two tractor-trailers and a sports utility vehicle. There were extenuating circumstances in the collision, as is often the case in serious motor vehicle accidents, that prevented first responders from obtaining a clear vision of the accident scene. When rescuers arrived on-site, they were not immediatelyContinue reading
Criminal defense and consent: What’s one to do with the other?
Whether on a dark Alabama road at night or in broad daylight in a crowded parking lot, it is rather unnerving to be pulled over by police. The right to a criminal defense is inherent so anyone who has been detained (and, if a police officer has pulled someone over, that person has indeed been detained) may request legal representation. If police start asking questions or requestContinue reading
A study guide for your BAC test
You swear you only had a couple of drinks and that your blood alcohol content was nowhere near the legal limit of .08 percent when police pulled you over and administered roadside sobriety tests. While this may be true, in Alabama, you could still face serious penalties if police determine that you were unfit to drive, even if your BAC was well below the limit.Continue reading
