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Can I Sue for a Construction Site Accident?
/in Uncategorized /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 […]
Pedestrian Accidents May Increase During COVID-19 Shutdowns
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandThe coronavirus pandemic has most of us working out of our homes these days. Essential workers are still going out, but the rest of us are telecommuting. This has reduced vehicle traffic, which should result in fewer auto accidents. On the flipside, however, more people being at home means more people going out for walks. […]
How will COVID-19 affect Accident Injury Cases?
/in community /by Hedge CopelandThe coronavirus pandemic has taken our country by storm and disrupted every area of our society. Tens of thousands of our fellow citizens have tragically died after being infected with the virus, and millions more have shut down their businesses or lost their jobs as part of the response to it. Aside from frontline “essential” […]
Finding the Silver Linings in the Coronavirus Crisis
/in community /by Hedge Copeland, PCThe COVID-19 outbreak is one of the most devastating events our country and the world has ever faced. Millions have already been infected by the disease, and the death toll now numbers in the hundreds of thousands worldwide. In response to the pandemic, most countries have shut down non-essential parts of their economy and instituted […]
What Kinds of Compensation can I Recover from a Personal Injury Claim?
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandWhen someone suffers an injury that results from the negligence or reckless actions of another party, they deserve to be compensated. This can happen because of a car accident, a slip and fall injury at a retail store, an injury at work, or any number of other events. These injuries could be minor and only […]
Steps to Take Immediately After an Auto Accident
/in personal injury /by Hedge Copeland, PCGetting into in a car crash can be a traumatic experience. Your heart starts racing, emotions run high, and your mind begins processing everything that just happened. The fact that you just got into a collision can be very unsettling, and you may be in a bit of a state of shock wondering what to […]
The Hidden Dangers of Sun Glare Accidents
/in personal injury /by Hedge CopelandYou are driving along one day – maybe you are going to work or dropping off your child at school, and everything seems fine. Suddenly, a blast of bright sunlight penetrates your windshield. You lower your visor to try to block it out, but the glare from the sun is blinding. And as you drive […]