In Alabama, a pedestrian is “any person afoot.” Ala. Code § 32-1-101(42). In 2020, nearly 104,000 people visited emergency rooms to receive treatment for pedestrian related accidents, and there were more than 7,000 deaths of pedestrians. Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. Pedestrian accidents can cause serious injuries. Therefore, it is important to know…
THE TOP TRIAL LAWYERS IN AMERICA™ Attorney Tracy W. Cary Named to Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum The Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® is pleased to announce that attorney Tracy W Cary of Birmingham, Alabama has been certified as a member. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® is…
Introduction Several years ago, I read an article about one lawyer’s account or his experience being admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar, The idea sounded fascinating so I decided to apply for membership, even though I never expected to have the opportunity to argue a case before the nation’s highest court. At the…
If you were a passenger in a car wreck and suffered an injury, you may deserve compensation for those injuries. However, you may not know all of your options, and who you are entitled to bring your claim against. You need an experienced attorney who can help you explore your options. What should you do…
Premises liability cases are often generically referred to as “slip and fall” or “trip and fall” cases. These cases involve a situation where someone slips or trips and is injured. In my nearly 30 years of practicing law, it has been my experience that many people have a misunderstanding of how the law actually works…
If you’ve been injured at work, the first thing you might feel is a sense of embarrassment. Your co-workers might have seen or heard about your injury and you might feel self-conscious about it. You certainly didn’t mean to get hurt. And you are likely concerned about your job security (will they get rid of…
You were being careful but the other driver wasn’t and now your car is damaged, you might have to miss time from work and you are faced with expensive medical bills. And you didn’t do anything to cause this situation. To add insult to injury, insurance companies are poised to take advantage of you when…