Iraq War Fund
U.S. service members, veterans, and contractors who were injured in the Iraq War or their families may be able to recover compensation from multiple organizations identified as sponsors of terrorism during nearly a decade of combat in Iraq. Many veterans,...
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Accidents involving large commercial trucks are more complicated to resolve than collisions between two cars. Tractor-trailer accidents typically cause more serious injuries. The truck driver and trucking company may have separate liability insurance coverage. Other individuals and businesses such as...
Read Full PostProving Fault in Construction Zone Truck Accidents in Alabama
Many Alabamans have experienced the frustration of driving through a seemingly endless construction zone. Sudden lane shifts, detours, and traffic slowdowns require constant focus on the road. Drivers must always exercise caution when navigating a work zone. A lapse in...
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Head-on collisions are among the most devastating types of crashes. When two vehicles collide head-on, the force of impact is typically much greater than in other types of accidents. The occupants in the vehicles involved in a head-on crash often...
Read Full PostWhat Should I Do If I Am Hurt in a Hit and Run Accident in AL?
If another driver hits you, you expect that driver’s auto liability insurance to pay for your medical bills and car repairs. But if the driver who caused the crash flees the scene and is not identified, then there is no...
Read Full PostWho is Responsible for Injuries in a Nursing Home in AL?
Injuries in nursing homes are unfortunately a common occurrence throughout Alabama. In many situations, the nursing home is responsible for injuries that happen to nursing home residents. Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a duty to provide an environment that...
Read Full PostWhat Should You Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in AL?
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you trust the facility to provide the attentive and compassionate care that your family member needs and deserves. Unfortunately, that trust can be broken when you discover that your loved...
Read Full PostPlaintiffs Win Third 3M Earplug Bellwether Trial
In April 2021, the Florida court system heard a series of lawsuits against 3M, a multinational healthcare and consumer goods corporation. In one of the largest-ever class-action lawsuits in the U.S., more than 200,000 veterans accused 3M of knowingly selling...
Read Full PostWhat Are Some Recognizable Signs That Nursing Home Abuse Could Be Occurring?
If your loved one in the nursing home shows signs of abuse, you should act immediately to ensure their safety and protect their legal rights. Call Gartlan Injury Law for more information. Finding out that your loved one is suffering...
Read Full PostWhat Are the Different Types of Nursing Home and Elder Abuse?
As the population of older adults grows in the United States, so does the problem of elder abuse. According to the National Council on Aging, one in ten elderly Americans aged 60 and above has experienced some form of abuse....
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