Smart doorbells and home security cameras are everywhere. They promise peace of mind. You can screen visitors from your phone, ... Read more
Alabama
Alabama Court Weighs COVID-19 Exposure and Workers’ Comp
Ever since COVID-19 appeared in early 2020, claimants have attempted to hold employers responsible for their illness exposure. Lawsuits ... Read more
How the New Alabama Educator Injury Law Differs from Workers’ Compensation
There’s some good news for Alabama public school employees (in addition to summer breaks and the occasional snow day). In April 2025, ... Read more
Understanding the Cost of Filing Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know Before You File
The number one question people ask me when they consult with me about filing for bankruptcy is how much is this going to cost? My ... Read more
Do College Athletes Qualify for Workers’ Comp?
In October 2024, Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. suffered a traumatic brain injury during the Magic City Classic against ... Read more
Alabama Long-term and Occupational Illness Workers’ Comp Claims
We know that Alabama workers’ compensation is intended to provide benefits to a person who suffered injury from an accident or illness ... Read more
Alabama Cannabis Industry Employees Can Get Workers’ Comp
Years ago, you might associate marijuana with hippies, skaters, or others who were seeking a “high” through weed, pot, grass, dope... ... Read more
Five Common Misconceptions Surrounding Workers’ Compensation in Alabama
Workers’ compensation can be a confusing area of law. To make matters worse, the Internet is flooded with misinformation. In this post, ... Read more
Does the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act Cover Mental Injuries?
The sirens wail as first responder James McAlister races toward the scene of a horrific accident. Having devoted more than a decade of ... Read more
Survivors of Victim of Work-related Death Can Claim Workers’ Comp Benefits
No matter what type of job or profession you’re in, or how much you love what you do, everyone feels the sense of “daily grind” ... Read more
A Closer Look at the Exclusive Remedy Provision in Alabama’s Workers’ Compensation Act
Workers’ compensation is an exclusive remedy, which means that injured workers are typically prohibited from filing personal injury ... Read more
What Is Alabama’s Guest Passenger Statute?
On a humid night in Birmingham, Hannah climbs into Jacob’s Acapulco blue 1969 Ford Mustang. It’s their 2nd date, and Jacob is going to ... Read more
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable in Alabama?
Congratulations! Your workers’ compensation claim has been approved. You sit down at the table to open your 1st check but hesitate when ... Read more
How To Find the Right Alabama Bankruptcy Attorney for Your Case
Choosing a bankruptcy attorney is a lot like choosing a life partner. You want someone who is smart, compassionate and has the ability ... Read more
Birmingham Bankruptcy Laws
How to file for bankruptcy (and whether you should) Alabamians looking for financial relief after an accident may want to ... Read more
Birmingham Workers’ Compensation Claims
What you should do if you suffer a work injury in Birmingham or elsewhere in Alabama There are some critical steps you must take ... Read more
Birmingham Social Security Disability Laws
How to find a Birmingham Social Security disability attorney Only 1 state has more Social Security disability recipients than ... Read more
Like Father Like Son: An Interview With Workers’ Compensation Attorney Bernard Nomberg
The law has been a part of Bernard Nomberg’s life from an early age when, as a boy, he had the pleasure of watching his father, a ... Read more