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Phone Addicts are the New Drunk Drivers, According to Research
April 18th, 2019 | Community
An analysis of driver behavior data found that drivers are growing more distracted by their devices. Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of fatal injury accidents. If you were involved in a crash caused by a distracted driver, you know the tragic consequences of this bad habit. Drivers are 10 percent more […]Read More
Nissan’s Brake Problems Continue, Recalls 86,000 Nissan Murano SUVs
April 3rd, 2019 | Product liability
Having your brakes fail while driving can be a terrifying experience. Car accidents caused by bad brakes result in serious, life-threatening injuries for everyone involved, and manufacturers are often quick to blame the driver instead of their defective brakes. Unfortunately, thousands of these faulty brake systems may have been installed in 2009 Nissan Murano SUVs […]Read More
5 Common Spring Break Injuries to Avoid from a Personal Injury Attorney
March 13th, 2019 | Product liability
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. This means spring is quickly approaching and students will soon be setting out for spring break adventures with friends. But before your child leaves town, be prepared – make sure their vacation won’t be wrecked by serious injuries or complicated legal matters. Here are […]Read More
Two Dead, 40 Injured in Deadly DeSoto County, Mississippi Tour Bus Accident
November 19th, 2018 | Personal injuries
A tour bus traveling from Huntsville, Alabama to Tunica, Mississippi crashed on an icy roadway in north Mississippi, 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee, on Nov. 14, leaving two dead and more than 40 others injured, according to AL.com. This particular charter bus company has a record of violations on file with the Federal Motor Carrier […]Read More
Stay Safe this Labor Day Weekend
August 28th, 2018 | Personal injuries
As the summer comes to an end and students head back to school, many families celebrate their final days of freedom together over Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, many people sustain serious personal injuries from easily preventable accidents during this holiday weekend. Cory Watson attorneys have provided several safety tips to help you make the most […]Read More
Stay Safe on Memorial Day Weekend
May 22nd, 2018 | Personal injuries
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, set aside for honoring those who have died serving our country. It also marks the unofficial beginning of the summer season. Many people celebrate Memorial Day Weekend by going to the beach, going on a road trip, boating, or other activities with family and friends. However, holiday celebrations, crowds, […]Read More
Cory Watson Secures Large Judgement Against Drunk Driver
March 28th, 2018 | Personal injuries
After a Birmingham couple was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a drunk driver, the experienced attorneys at Cory Watson secured $1.4 million on their behalf. Our clients, a local husband and wife, saw this drunk driver coming toward them on the road. They quickly moved out of the way, off the road and […]Read More
Cory Watson Verdict Named to CVN’s Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts of 2017
February 22nd, 2018 | Product liability
A $25 million verdict against automotive giant Nissan North America over faulty brakes in passenger vehicles was named the third most impressive plaintiff verdict in 2017 by Courtroom View Network (CVN), a news organization that webcasts high-stakes civil trials. The news organization covered a variety of litigation to compile its Top 10 list, including product […]Read More
Lives in the Balance: Feature by BHM BIZ
January 23rd, 2018 | Class actions
Not only was a $25 million verdict against Nissan a big case for Cory Watson Attorneys, its impact changed lives. “A jury in Los Angeles returned a $25 million verdict for three plaintiffs against Nissan in a lawsuit blaming faulty brakes for a car crash that killed three victims. The crash that occurred at an […]Read More
3 Ways Car Accident Lawyers Save You Money
October 24th, 2017 | Car accidents
Car accidents happen every single day. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, there can be more than 120,000 car crashes in a single year. Transportation data shows that the top contributors to auto accidents are: Speeding Drunk Driving Distracted Driving Following too close Failing to yield right of way Unfortunately, many of these accidents […]Read More