How 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…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in West Alabama
The right personal injury lawyer in West Alabama can reduce your stress during what may be the hardest time of your life, help you focus on recovery, and improve your chances of fair compensation. Meet with a few attorneys so you can make an informed choice. These consultations should be free. However, some lawyers may…
Read MoreSummer Motorcycle Season: Safety Tips and Alabama Riders’ Legal Rights
For many motorcyclists, summer is a mixed bag. Sunny travel days are quickly disrupted by heavy vacation traffic, tractor-trailer congestion, stressed drivers, and construction zones. All these factors make motorcycle safety in Alabama even more important. If you are hurt in a motorcycle crash, one principle to keep in mind is Alabama’s contributory negligence rule.…
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