Imagine you’re at work, driving a new forklift that’s carrying thousands of pounds. You operate forklifts daily, but your boss recently switched to the latest models. You apply the brake, but it malfunctions, causing the forklift to crash and the entire load to topple over. While many assume your employer should be on the hook […]
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Teach Your Teen How to Think Smart and Stay Safe on the Road Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in teens 15 – 18 years old. For parents, this is a cause of worry and frustration when their young driver takes to the roads. Make it a priority to talk with your teens […]
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On August 21, 2024, Attorneys Bryan Comer and Lacey Smith obtained a jury verdict of $1,318,000 for a serious motor vehicle collision caused by a wheel separation from a trailer on Interstate 65. The jury returned a verdict against the maintenance company that failed to properly secure the wheels after performing work on the trailer. […]
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You’re cruising the city with your friends, perhaps looking for a place to eat or something fun to do. Suddenly, a drunk driver pulls out of a bar parking lot and smashes into your car. You may know that you can hold the driver liable, but did you know that the bar may be liable, […]
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As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, running from September 15-21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with local communities to promote child passenger safety. This annual initiative aims to educate parents and caregivers on the critical importance of correctly installing and using car seats. Why Car […]
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As the summer days wind down and the school bells start ringing, it’s time for children to head back to school. While this season brings excitement and new beginnings, it also calls for heightened attention to safety, especially around bus stops, school zones, and pedestrian areas. Whether you’re a parent, student, or motorist, staying informed […]
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Being injured on the job is traumatic, and figuring out how to seek financial compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and other damages can be challenging to navigate. While land-based employees may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim, the rules for maritime employees are different. Instead of being under the purview of […]
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When we get into our vehicles, especially if they’re new or recently serviced ones, we expect them to get us to our destination safely. This, unfortunately, doesn’t always happen. Car and truck defects unfortunately occur, which can lead to motorists and others getting seriously hurt. Below, we explain what you need to know about auto […]
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From military operations involving the U.S. Navy and Marines to commercial boating and fishing operations, offshore oil extraction, and cruise ship operations, these are just some of the many different roles that comprise the over 12,860 domestic maritime industry jobs that the American Maritime Partnership claims we have here in Alabama. While many employment situations […]
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Boating accidents often result in significant property damage and devastating injuries, but they can often be avoided if people abide by certain boating safety tips. Unfortunately, however, even the most careful boaters cannot avoid mishaps caused by other people’s reckless behavior, and people who cause such incidents should be held accountable. If you have suffered […]
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Each April marks Distracted Driving Month, a public awareness campaign aimed at calling attention to the dangers distractions pose to motorists who engage in risky behavior and those they share the road with. We, therefore, thought it would be appropriate to share how big of an issue this irresponsible practice is in our state and […]
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Imagine stepping out of your favorite local bar, the night still young and full of possibilities. But then, tragedy strikes. A drunk driver, moments after being served one too many drinks at that very bar, causes a catastrophic accident that injures you or takes the life of a loved one. If you’re wondering if holding […]
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In a surprising twist for the College Football Playoff national championship, the final game had no SEC team from Alabama. However, our own Desi Tobias had a personal reason to attend the game in Houston. His nephew, William Wagner, is the long snapper for the Michigan Wolverines, who won the national championship. Desi, an alumnus […]
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Most of us use a wide range of products as we go about our everyday activities. Some are manual (self-powered), while others are powered by electricity, gas, or some other energy source. While many of us don’t encounter any issues when using different items in our daily lives, injuries and fatalities do happen. In fact, […]
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As a motorist, you gamble with your life every time you get on the road, whether here in Mobile or elsewhere in our state. We’re not saying this for shock value but because it’s true. Substance abuse resulting in intoxication affects a person’s fine motor skills, leading them to make poor judgment calls that cause […]
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With school starting up next month, Tobias & Comer Law is teaming up with FOX10 News and other partners to make sure students have all the supplies they need by participating in “Operation Backpack”. Now through the end of July, we are asking businesses and/or individuals to donate school supplies for local students in need. […]
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