Car Accidents Personal Injuries
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
Alabama is a Dangerous Place for Pedestrians
August 1st, 2017 | Car accidents
Between 2005 and 2014, 724 Alabama pedestrians suffered traffic-related fatalities. This has led to Alabama being rated as the second most dangerous state for pedestrians in the country by SmartGrowthAmerica.org. The group reports that Alabama averages 1.5 pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 people per year. Careless drivers are at fault for many of these deaths; but […]Read More
Driving in Bad Weather
July 25th, 2017 | Car accidents
This summer has brought large amounts of rain and many thunderstorms to Alabama. Wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions and increases the likelihood of being involved in a motor vehicle wreck. This may lead one to wonder if there is a car wreck during bad weather, which driver(s) is legally at fault and how […]Read More
Nissan Hit With $25 Million Jury Verdict In Faulty Brakes Case
July 24th, 2017 | Product liability
A jury in Los Angeles has returned a $25 million verdict for Hilario Cruz, Araceli Mendez, and Solomon Mathenge against Nissan in a lawsuit blaming faulty brakes for a car crash that killed three people. The crash that occurred at an intersection in Hollywood involved a minivan and an Infiniti QX56, manufactured by Nissan. The […]Read More