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Injured Minor Child? Who Brings a Claim for Medical Costs?
Any attorney that represents injured children has to consider the question of who has standing or the right to bring the claim on behalf of the injured child? Are the incurred medical expenses the...
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Raise It or Waive It: Potential Problems for Practitioners with Minimal...
Most people know that a lawsuit begins with the filing of a complaint followed, in most cases, immediately by the filing of an answer. Universally referred to as “pleadings,” these legal documents...
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Defective 3M Earplug Cases Centralized in Florida
Lawsuits brought by veterans of the United States military against the Minnesota-based company 3M have been consolidated into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the United States District Court for...
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Are Consulting Experts Always Privileged and Confidential? Arguments For and...
by HWCV Partner Carter Clay Any attorney who represents clients in cases that require experts will more than likely come across discovery issues involving those experts. Who is considered an expert and...
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Alabama Move Over Act: What Does it Mean to You?
by HWC Attorney John Spade It may seem like common courtesy to change lanes to provide emergency vehicles on the side of the road more room, but law enforcement wants you to remember, this gesture is...
View ArticleA Simple Guide to the Ongoing Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Hernia mesh implants have been used by surgeons to repair hernias for years. These mesh implants are made of either synthetic materials or biologic tissue (made from pigs or cows). But why would you...
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Injured by a Defective Product? Can I Sue the Retailer in Alabama?
by HWCV Partner Carter Clay Although online purchasing is becoming more and more common, products are still routinely purchased from a store or retail shop. If a defective product is purchased from the...
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A Guide to Workers’ Compensation Claims
by Allwin E. Horn, IV, head of HWC Workers’ Compensation Department In a recent year, the United States witnessed some 36,500 non-fatal workplace injuries and 5,200 fatal workplace incidents, according...
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The Battle for Data: How Courts are Tackling the Discoverability of Cell...
by Michael Eldridge, HWC Attorney Over the past two decades, the cell phone has evolved into a vital extension of our daily lives. The smartphone is now how we respond to emails, listen to music, surf...
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The In-House Corporate Expert Witness—Was a Privilege Just Waived?
by Carter Clay, HWC Partner Any attorney representing injured and wrongful death victims in complex litigation matters has likely encountered a Rule 26 expert disclosure in which the corporate...
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Are Landowners of Outdoor Recreational Property Protected if Someone Gets...
by John Spade, HWC Attorney The weather is more pleasant, and lately, any chance to get outside and enjoy some fresh air has been a big relief to Alabamians. Whether you are going out to hunt, fish,...
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Co-Employee Litigation is not Dead in Alabama!
by HWC Managing Partner Josh Wright Over the last 20 years HWC Managing Partner Josh Wright has invested a lot of litigation time and firm resources toward co-employee “removal of safety guard” cases...
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Manufacturing a Product for a Customer? Better Be Careful!
by HWC Partner Carter Clay Although not terribly common, there are occasions where an individual or company may go to a fabricator or a product manufacturer and ask them to manufacture a product or...
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You Better Object During Trial
by Carter Clay Prior to any trial, the attorneys will assess the need to file motions in limine to try to keep out damaging or prejudicial testimony and evidence. Typically, the court will hold a...
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Post-COVID Jury Verdicts … What’s Going On?
by Josh Wright Post-COVID verdict averages in personal injury claims are up close to 50% from that of pre-COVID verdicts, according to recent statistics.¹ Verdicts in 2022 alone for Alabama injury...
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Safe Alternative Design Proof in Defective Product Cases
by HWC Partner Carter Clay To establish the existence of a safer design, a plaintiff, typically through an expert must provide substantial evidence to show (1) that the injuries caused by the product...
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Alabama Declaratory Judgment Act: Some Use It. Some Abuse It.
by HWC Attorney Michael Eldridge It is not uncommon for individuals and companies to face situations in which they are unsure of the potential legal ramifications that follow certain future actions or...
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Recent Changes to Alabama’s Longstanding Dram Shop Act (Alcohol Injury...
by HWC Managing Partner Josh Wright The Alabama Dram Shop Act has been around since 1909, and in pertinent part, has been in place to protect “every wife, child, parent, or other person who was injured...
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False Arrest: Does the Police Officer Have Immunity?
by HWC Attorney Craig Shirley Unfortunately, there are times when people are falsely arrested, whether intentionally or simply by a mistake in identity. When that does happen, there is a potential for...
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