Alabama 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.…
Read MoreMemory Loss After a Car Accident – What You Should Know
Memory loss after a car accident can be scary. You may forget the crash itself, activities from a few hours prior, or names and conversations. The memory loss could improve on its own during the next few days or weeks, but it could indicate serious issues requiring intensive treatment. You could have a traumatic brain…
Read MoreCommon Injuries from Sideswipe Collisions and Who Is Liable
Common sideswipe collision injuries include whiplash, back pain, and headaches. Even when comparatively minor, they can be serious and interfere a great deal with your quality of life, relationships, and work. Sideswipe collisions can also lead to anxiety, panic attacks, and other emotional effects that interfere with daily life. Liability and compensation may be complicated,…
Read MoreWhat Is a Broken Sternum After a Car Accident?
A broken sternum after a car accident means a fractured breastbone. Having your breastbone broken can be very serious and painful. Even so, doctors sometimes miss these injuries at first, especially if other severe injuries are present. High-impact car accidents can cause these fractures, for example, from the force of the chest striking a seatbelt,…
Read MoreWhat Is Loss of Consortium in a Personal Injury Claim?
Loss of consortium is one of the damages available in some personal injury claims. In Alabama, only married people, including spouses in valid common-law marriages formed before January 1, 2017, are allowed to pursue it. The concept can be confusing, with loss of consortium meaning losses of companionship, affection, household help, intimacy, and other losses…
Read MoreHow the Last Clear Chance Doctrine Applies to Car Accidents
The last clear chance doctrine in Alabama can allow an injured person to overcome a contributory negligence defense if they can prove the required elements. In Alabama, if you are even one percent responsible for a car accident, your personal injury claim may be barred – unless you can show that a valid exception applies.…
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