Image by Getty Images via Daylife A settlement of a case means that both sides have to agree to the terms of the settlement, how much money is paid and when it is paid as well as any other terms the parties may agree upon. Many people get the idea that they can simply demand…
I hear people talk about the cost of litigation, sometimes how taking a case to court takes time and other complaints about court cases. However, you don’t have to read beyond this article to quickly understand why I don’t like mandatory arbitration. (You really should read the article.) Our Constitution gives us the right to…
Reckless driving and buying alcohol for minors in Alabama can have huge liability implications for their parent. In a series of articles, I’ve been looking at the tragedy as a result of the driving of Nick Bollea, professional wrestler Hulk Hogan’s son, where the passenger was horribly injured from the standpoint of what would be…
When you listen to this below and hear Nick and Hulk Hogan talking on the phone while Nick is in jail, do you think Nick’s driving was wanton and reckless? The Alabama jury instructions state in part: The purpose of awarding punitive or exemplary damages is to allow money recovery to the plaintiff by way…
Nick “Hogan” Bollea, Hulk Hogan’s son, a juvenile is serving an eight month sentence for felony reckless driving. Bollea pled no contest in May to a charge of reckless driving involving serious injury and was sentenced to eight months in jail. Nick’s passenger, who was not wearing his seatbelt, was left paralyzed due to the…
This post begins a series I will be writing on the effect of fast driving, drinking and the terrible injuries that can occur. Warning – this video shows the serious effects of an automobile injury. (You may find it disturbing and graphic though parts of the video have been blurred due to just how bad…