What Does It Cost to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer? Contingency Fees Explained
After an accident, the thought of paying a lawyer can be intimidating. You may already have medical bills and lost income: the last thing you want is another large bill arriving while you are trying to recover. Most personal injury attorneys handle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. Instead of charging an hourly rate,…
Read MoreSettlement vs. Trial: What to Expect in an Alabama Injury Lawsuit (and How Long It Takes)
After an injury, one of the first questions people ask is how long it will take to receive compensation. They also want to know whether they will have to sit in a courtroom and testify before a jury. Most personal injury claims never reach a full trial. Cases often settle, some early in the process…
Read MoreHow Social Media Can Sabotage Your Personal Injury Claim
Posting on social media can seem innocent enough after an accident. You might want to let friends know that you’re okay or share a photo showing how you are spending your time while you recover. The problem is that an insurance company may see those posts very differently. A photo or comment that you think…
Read MoreAlabama Has Secured More Than $744 Million in Opioid Settlements and Is Putting Funds to Work
Alabama has secured more than $744 million through opioid litigation, creating substantial funding for prevention, treatment and recovery efforts across the state. Prince Glover Hayes has been part of that work alongside Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and co-counsel Beasley Allen, with partner Josh Hayes appointed as a Deputy Attorney General. One of the major…
Read MoreMass Tort vs. Class Action: What’s the Difference (and Which Is My Case)?
When a lot of people are injured by the same product or company, their claims can be grouped together. That doesn’t always mean they are part of a class action. Some claims are handled as mass torts, while others move forward as class actions. The two can look similar from the outside, but they treat…
Read MorePrince Glover Hayes Helps Secure Alabama TikTok Settlement Worth Up to $300 Million
We are proud to announce that Prince Glover Hayes was a lead part of a litigation team that, along with Attorney General Marshall and co-counsel from Beasley Allen, secured a settlement with TikTok that benefits Alabama families and young users of the app. Alabama will receive at least $100 million, with the potential for up…
Read MoreWhat NOT to Say to an Insurance Adjuster After an Alabama Car Accident
After a crash, you may get a call from an insurance adjuster before you have had much time to think about what happened. The adjuster may sound friendly and may say that a few questions are all that stand between you and getting your claim resolved. That does not mean you should answer every question.…
Read MoreAlabama Jury Returns $9.25 Million Verdict Against The New York Times for Prince Glover Hayes Client
The defamation case on behalf of former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears resulted in a $9.25 million verdict against The New York Times on Thursday, August 20, 2026. A federal jury in Tuscaloosa deliberated for around five hours following a nine-day trial before returning the verdict. The Prince Glover Hayes team is pleased…
Read MoreMedical Bills After an Accident: How Liens and Health Insurance Subrogation Work
Getting your personal injury settlement money isn’t always the quickest process. This is due in large part to liens and health insurance subrogation. You may wait a few weeks to a few months before getting your money because hospitals, health insurers, Medicaid, and others may have claims or liens on settlement funds. These claims or…
Read MoreBack-to-School Safety: Who’s Liable in School Zone and School Bus Accidents?
Alabama traffic changes when school is in session. School buses that make frequent stops fill the roads. Traffic slows down, and drivers of all stripes must contend with youngsters walking, biking, and behaving unpredictably in school zones. Sometimes, this doesn’t go well. In 2024 alone, there were 110 fatalities nationwide in traffic crashes related to…
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