Car Accidents Personal Injuries
What to Do After A Car Accident Injury
June 10th, 2019 | Personal injuries
Immediately following a car wreck, you may be shaken and upset. The crash was the other driver’s fault, but you’re worried about hospital bills, missing work, and supporting your family. Have a plan in place so that you know what to do—and what not to do. That’s why it’s smart to be prepared for whatever may happen. […]Read More
$2 Billion-Dollar Verdict Against Monsanto in Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Lawsuit
May 20th, 2019 | Personal injuries
A jury awarded a California couple over $2 billion in damages after finding that exposure to Monsanto’s popular Roundup weed killer led to the development of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in both the husband and wife, who were diagnosed within four years of each other. Seventy-six-year-old Alva and 74-year-old Alberta Pilliod used Roundup on their property for […]Read More
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Frequently Asked Questions
May 17th, 2019 | Personal injuries
Despite being one of the most exhilarating hobbies a person can take up, motorcycle riding poses significant dangers. Statistics show that a motorcyclist involved in an accident is 28 times more likely to die than someone driving a car. Motorcycle crashes often result in serious injury or death, and it is important for those involved to […]Read More
Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleeper Recalled After 30 Infant Deaths
April 18th, 2019 | Product liability
Fisher-Price is recalling more than 4.7 million of the company’s Rock ‘n Play Sleepers. The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has linked the product to over 30 infant deaths in 10 years. The decision comes a week after the commission and Fisher-Price issued a warning about the product, prompting calls from the American Academy of […]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
J&J’s Ethicon Inc. Slammed With $41 Million Verdict In Pelvic Mesh Case
February 1st, 2019 | Product liability
A Philadelphia jury slammed Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ethicon Inc. with a $41 million verdict on Thursday, Jan. 31 after finding that defects in a mesh implant manufactured by the company left a woman with permanent injuries after the product eroded through her pelvis. This verdict is the latest in a wave of multimillion-dollar verdicts that juries […]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
Halloween: The Scariest Night of the Year for Personal Injury Attorneys
October 18th, 2018 | Personal injuries
For those who celebrate Halloween, this is a wonderful time of the year filled with tricks and treats. For an experienced personal injury attorney, however, Halloween can be a very scary night. Children in colorful costumes running from house to house, collecting treats from strangers in dark, unfamiliar neighborhoods. Adults gathering for parties with friends, […]Read More
Cory Watson Attorneys Gives Away 150 Helmets to Encourage Bicycle Safety
October 9th, 2018 | Personal injuries
On Saturday, October 6, Cory Watson attorneys and staff gave away 150 free bicycle helmets to children at Read and Romp Birmingham. The event was held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Five Points West Public Library. It was coordinated by United Way of Central Alabama, Reach out and Read-Alabama and Alabama Public Television. […]Read More
Bayer Reeling After Spending Summer in Spotlight for Dangerous Products
September 7th, 2018 | Product liability
Bayer AG faces more than 8,700 plaintiffs across the U.S. alleging that recently-acquired Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weed killers such as Roundup® and Ranger Pro® cause cancer. The international pharmaceutical and agricultural giant recently acquired Monsanto in a $63 billion deal completed in June 2018, taking on a daunting set of lawsuits. The number of lawsuits against […]Read More