While likely not at the forefront of the minds of most people in Alabama, an inherent risk of experiencing a car accident exists every time one gets behind the wheel of their vehicle. Yet most probably do not give this risk a second thought due to the presumption that...
Year: 2020
What are the short-term and long-term costs of an SCI?
When you suffer a personal injury in an accident due to negligence, it is a reasonable hope that you recover quickly in order to avoid any lost costs like wages. But when it comes to spinal cord injuries, medical science has no cure. Right now, if you suffer an SCI...
Working together for an efficient divorce
Divorces do not usually happen when it is easy for married couples to agree on things. Ironically, your divorce proceedings may represent the most comprehensive agreements you have ever made with your spouse. With this in mind, we often find that working towards an...
How does a drug court work?
Drug courts are a relatively new way for the legal system to handle drug charges. If you face a drug charge, you may have the chance to go through drug court, which is an advantage over going through the regular court system. According to the Baldwin Drug Court, by...
Get the facts about Alabama DUI penalties
Alabama imposes strict penalties for driving under the influence convictions. This charge applies to obvious impairment or for blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher at the time of the arrest. Review the possible legal consequences for an Alabama DUI. First...
What is nesting?
Figuring out a co-parenting relationship that works for you, your ex-spouse and your children is often one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. Co-parenting has many advantages for the children, but the logistics can be nightmarish. One way that some divorcing...
The dangers of eating and drinking while driving
The terminology used to describe car accidents in Alabama is typically correct given that these incidents are usually accidents. Yet while those who cause car collisions typically do not intend to, that does not necessarily mean that they were not negligent. Among the...
How does alcohol affect your ability to drive?
As a driver in Alabama, you know the state cracks down on drivers to maintain the safety of the road for all. Driving under the influence can net you with tough penalties whether it is a first offense or not. To understand why DUI infractions get treated so severely,...
Is there a better way to break news of divorce to your kid?
Alabama parents like you prioritize your child's well-being before all else. Unfortunately, if you and your co-parent are getting a divorce, you can run into a problem with that. After all, divorce itself is a life-changing and potentially traumatizing experience. You...
Staying focused and effective at work despite a divorce
Getting divorced may create a significant distraction for business professionals in Alabama. Navigating the challenges of their volatile relationship and its ultimate closure may require them to step away from the office temporarily to gain their emotional bearings...