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Common Types of Termite Fraud in Alabama
/in construction /by Hedge CopelandYou may have hired an Alabama pest control company to get rid of termites in your home or business, but after the treatment was finished, you are still having problems with these critters. This might not be your fault, and in fact, there is a good chance that the company you hired might be guilty […]
Signs Your Home Might Have Termite Damage
/in construction /by Hedge CopelandOne of the biggest dangers that Alabama homeowners need to watch out for is termite damage. Termites cost Americans more than $5 billion every year, and they can cause major problems both on the inside and the outside of the property. The last thing that any homeowner wants is to end up with widespread damage […]
Who is At Fault for a Multi Car Accident?
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandMost car crashes involve two vehicles that collide with each other. However, we have handled several cases that involve multiple cars involved in a single crash; these are commonly referred to as “multi-car accidents” or “multi-car pileups”. Car crashes like these tend to be far more complicated than a standard two vehicle collision, and there […]
Determining Liability when a Third Party Causes a Car Accident
/in personal injury /by Hedge Copeland, PCThere are millions of auto accidents in the United States each year, and these accidents claim the lives of tens of thousands of individuals and severely injures hundreds of thousands more. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), more than 90% of car accidents are caused by some type of human error. The most common […]
Keeping your Teen Safe Behind the Wheel
/in personal injury /by Hedge Copeland, PCIf you have a teen in your house who just recently passed their driver’s license exam or is taking the exam in the near future, you have a lot of things to think about. For your child, this is one of the most exciting times of their life – the chance to finally have a […]
Left Turn Accidents: Who is Liable?
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandMaking a left turn is always a fairly dangerous maneuver. In countries like the US where we drive on the right side of the road, left turn drivers are going against the flow of traffic and a lot can go wrong when a driver is trying to complete the turn. This is especially true when […]
How Common is Drowsy Driving?
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandAmericans are more stressed than ever these days, and this has been especially true during the past few months as we have been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. A lot of people are just plain exhausted with everything that is happening, and there are many people out there driving when they are tired, fatigued, or […]
Can I Sue for a Construction Site Accident?
/in workplace injury /by Hedge CopelandIf you are working at a construction site, and get injured, you need to call an attorney as soon as possible. You may have claims against someone other than your employer. These are called Third-Party lawsuits – in other words, lawsuits against a company other than your employer when you are injured at work. Third-Party […]
Can You Sue if You Get COVID-19 at Work?
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandBusinesses are gradually reopening in a number of states after the COVID-19 lockdowns. After the lockdown, the opening of businesses raises two vital questions: Is it mandatory for employers to ensure that the workplace is sanitary and safe? And will they be held accountable if workers contract coronavirus at the workplace? The brief answer to […]
What Are the Most Common Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents?
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandLarge commercial trucks are involved in some of the most catastrophic crashes on Alabama roadways today. In general, big rig and other commercial truckers are trained and skillful drivers, but they are still prone to human error and negligence like any other driver. Apart from the hazards posed by the huge size and weight of […]