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Common Injuries Sustained In Motorcycle Accidents

Dec 30, 2022 - Motorcycle Accidents by

Accidents involving motorcycles often result in catastrophic injuries and sometimes even death. One of the reasons these injuries are typically so disastrous is that unlike drivers and passengers in cars, motorcycle riders do not have a heavy metal frame surrounding and protecting them. When a motorcycle rider collides with another vehicle or a stationary object, such as a tree, the rider’s body hits the other vehicle or object unimpeded and they are often traveling at a high rate of speed. Following are some of the most common injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents, as noted by our Tuscaloosa accident attorney. 

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Why You Need an Attorney If You’ve Been Injured By a Defective Medical Device

Dec 16, 2022 - Defective Medical Devices by

While medical devices have positive effects for many patients, when they are defective, they can cause an already sick individual to experience even more pain and suffering. When this happens, a Tuscaloosa injury attorney at Cross and Smith can help the injured party recover the compensation they are owed. 

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Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians Are On The Rise In Alabama. How Can They Be Prevented?

Nov 30, 2022 - Car Accidents by

Car accidents are a regular occurrence on Alabama roadways. While some cause major injuries to drivers and passengers, many are just fender benders and the occupants of the vehicle are not harmed. Typically this is because cars are designed to withstand the impact of the crash. Airbags deploy and the occupants are spared the extensive injuries they would have otherwise incurred. But what about car accidents that involve pedestrians, not other cars? 

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Tips for Choosing a Nursing Home for Your Loved One

Nov 16, 2022 - Personal Injury by

Having to make the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home is not easy. Often, family members struggle over where to place mom and dad so they get the care they need in a safe, warm, and attentive environment. Our Tuscaloosa personal injury attorney has represented nursing home residents and their families when nursing homes fail to provide the resident with the care they require. These experiences have left us with some insight into what to look for when choosing a nursing home for your loved one. 

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Securing a Large Personal Injury Settlement: Is it Possible?

Oct 31, 2022 - Personal Injury by

If you’ve been injured due to the fault of another person or entity, then you may be entitled to recover damages as compensation for your various injuries, pursuant to Alabama law.  It’s important to note, however, that even if your claims are legitimate, your case will not necessarily proceed all the way through to trial.  In fact, industry observers estimate that about 90-95% of all personal injury lawsuits never go to trial.  Instead, the parties reach a settlement compromise that is satisfactory for all parties given the evidence and the circumstances of the case.

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What Does a Tuscaloosa Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?

Sep 30, 2022 - Personal Injury by

Often when potential clients come to our firm, they want to know what it is that we do and how we can help them. So in this blog, our Tuscaloosa personal injury lawyer will explain the basics of what it is we do for our clients. For specific questions about how we can help you, it is best to make an appointment with us so we can discuss your case. 

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Who is Liable for Injuries Caused by Defective Medical Devices?

Sep 16, 2022 - Defective Medical Devices by

Medical devices are often used in modern medicine and can save lives or increase the quality of life for persons that use them. Unfortunately, sometimes these devices are defective and cause more harm to a patient. When this happens, it is important to determine who is at fault for the defective medical device so they can be held liable for the damage it has caused. As it is often a difficult determination to make, engaging the assistance of a Tuscaloosa accident attorney is the best route to take. Following are some of the people and entities that are often liable for injuries caused by defective medical devices.

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10 Ways To Prevent A Motorcycle Accident In Alabama

Aug 31, 2022 - Motorcycle Accidents by

Motorcycle riders love the freedom that comes along with riding a motorcycle on the open road.  Unfortunately, the chance of a fatality in a motorcycle accident is approximately 30 times higher than in a car accident. There are precautions motorcyclists can take to help prevent an accident and lower the risk of serious injury or death when an accident occurs. Below, our Tuscaloosa accident attorney discusses 10 of the most effective precautions motorcyclists can take.

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Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available In Alabama

Aug 19, 2022 - Workers' Compensation/Work Injury by

When workers are injured while on the job, they often wonder what types of compensation they are entitled to collect. At Cross & Smith, we help workers from all types of employment backgrounds obtain the compensation they deserve. After meeting with a Tuscaloosa workers’ compensation attorney at our firm, our clients know where they stand legally and are excited they have a lawyer who will guide them through the workers’ comp process. 

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Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect: What’s the Difference?

Jul 29, 2022 - Nursing Home Neglect by

Making the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home is not one that is made lightly. So when the facility you trust to care for your family member betrays that trust by abusing or neglecting your loved one, we are here to help you recover the compensation your loved one deserves. At Cross & Smith, we aggressively advocate for the rights of all of our clients, and we take it seriously when the rights of the most vulnerable are violated.  

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