Category Archives: fatality

Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let It Snow

(Jeff Hamilton of the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra is playing the drums on this Diane Krall version of “Let It Snow.” Jeff and I grew up in the same town and we both played in the High School Band. Obviously, Jeff is a far better musician and I’m a big fan of him.) Okay, enjoy the…

Yes, They Have Insurance!!!!!!

Image via Wikipedia I’ve written about  this before, if there is an injury case that is going to trial, there is insurance!!!   I read about a $3.5 Million verdict in Clanton in a wrongful death case involving a logging truck that did not stop in time.  The deceased driver was stopped waiting to make…

Cell Phone Causes Death

Image by incurable_hippie via Flickr Monday’s Birmingham News had an article on page 2B about a man killed in Phoenix City in an accident after he reached down to pick up his fallen cell phone. He was 28 years old. His step-father was taken to the hospital for treatment. I’ve written about the dangers of…

Ways to Cope With Death

Image via Wikipedia I’m on the Board of Directors of Community Grief Support Service and a former Chairman of the Board of Directors. Why? It helped me after my wife died from breast cancer. It can help you, too, if you have had a loved one die. Perhaps, if I tell you a bit about…

Accidental Death | Cell Phone

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Accidents and Cell Phones

Image via Wikipedia You’ve probably heard that cell phone are dangerous when someone is driving. Distractions of any kind when driving are dangerous. Don’t even think about texting when driving! “Death by Cell Phone” is the title of a new billboard advertisement the National Safety Council launched. A wrongful death case I had not that…

Why You Must Act Quickly After an Accident

Image by wwarby via Flickr Many times people want to wait too long before hiring an attorney. Evidence can quickly disappear! Many times one of the first things an attorney does when they are representing someone is to preserve the evidence. When there is an accident or wreck, the accident scene can quickly change or…

Accidents – Alcohol and Marijuana (Pot)

The use of alcohol and marijuana among young people is common, though it should not be the case. Most people already know that many accidents and deaths are caused by alcohol and marijuana use. Lots of people say it’s kids being kids, while saying, “Don’t mix drinking and driving.” The same is true with use…

This is a Post I Didn’t Want to Write

You remember from school classes or tests that you didn’t want to take.  This is a post that I didn’t want to write.  A friend’s father was killed in a crash in another state last night.  One minute he was here and the next minute, life forever changed. No more conversations or holidays to share….

Dead Husband, Wife, or Child – Part II

This is Part II in the series which I previously started. I cover legal aspects in my book, “The Seven Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Alabama Injury Claim” which you can order for free by clicking here. I will cover some of the legal aspects later in this series. Today, I want to convey…