Posts by Josh Hayes
If a Car Cuts Me Off and I Hit it, am I Liable?
We’ve all been there: you’re cruising down I-65, minding your own business, when someone suddenly cuts you off. Even under the best of circumstances, this kind of traffic interaction can be stressful and frustrating. Under the worst of circumstances, however, suddenly being cut-off in traffic can lead to a catastrophic collision with major physical, psychological…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You’re Involved in a Broadside Collision
One minute you are driving along, minding your own business, and the next a vehicle crashes into the side of your car, sending your vehicle — and you and your passengers — spinning. You have just been “broadsided,” and this type of crash can have serious or even deadly consequences. Being involved in a motor…
Read MorePrince Glover Hayes Fights for Survivors of Online Exploitation in Pornhub Lawsuit
Prince Glover Hayes is proud of the work we’re doing on behalf of victims of online exploitation in the class action lawsuit against MG Freesites LTD et al (Pornhub). A recent court decision to deny the certification of an interlocutory appeal in the case is a win for survivors and everyone who believes that corporations…
Read MoreNew Measures Introduced to Address Opioid Addiction and Support Veteran Communities in Alabama
A recent op-ed in the Alabama Daily News reports that over “the past three years, states have been receiving settlement funds from federal lawsuits against major pharmaceutical companies.” The article notes that to date, Alabama has secured over $300 million, and experts expect that figure to continue growing. Funds are directed to the state’s Opioid…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Punitive and Compensatory Damages
Punitive damages and compensatory damages are two categories of personal injury damages that Alabama law allows. While compensatory damages are nearly universal among victorious personal injury plaintiffs, Alabama courts only occasionally award punitive damages. What are compensatory damages? The basic concept of compensatory damages is self-explanatory: compensatory damages compensate victims for personal injury damages. The…
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