Category: Personal Injury

Apr 15, 2022 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

When you or a loved one becomes involved in a lawsuit to recover damages for injuries received in an accident, you will start hearing terms that are not often used outside of the legal community. Below, our Tuscaloosa personal injury attorney from our firm explains the meaning of some of the most common terms used in personal injury law. 

Dec 31, 2021 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Some of the most serious injuries a person can experience are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). TBIs are defined by the Brain Injury Association of America as “an alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force.” People who suffer from TBIs are generally left with a lifetime of crippling pain and symptoms. A Tuscaloosa personal injury attorney can help you recover compensation if you have suffered a TBI.

Nov 19, 2021 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Workplace injuries happen far too often, and many victims sabotage their ability to recover the compensation they deserve by their actions or inactions after the injury occurs. When you have been injured while on the job, there are certain matters and activities you should not undertake. Our Tuscaloosa injury attorney explains.

Sep 30, 2021 - Bus Accidents by Cross & Smith

According to the United States Department of Transportation, riding the bus to school is 70 times safer than traveling by car. Even so, school bus accidents do occur, with 126 occupants killed while riding school transportation from 2010-2019. If you are a parent or guardian whose child has been injured in a school bus accident, you need to know how to protect your child’s right to recover the compensation they are owed. Our Tuscaloosa auto accident attorney explains below. 

Sep 16, 2021 - Construction Accidents by Cross & Smith

Ask any Tuscaloosa work injury lawyer and they will tell you construction sites are notorious for their dangerous working conditions. In the year 2019, approximately 20% of all private industry worker fatalities were in construction. The Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA) has determined that there are four significant construction zone accident hazards that contribute to a majority of these fatalities and other injuries. 

Jun 30, 2021 - Car Accidents by Cross & Smith

Work With a Skilled Tuscaloosa Injury Attorney If you’ve been injured in an accident due to the fault of another, then you may be entitled to sue and recover damages under Alabama law.  In pursuing a lawsuit against the defendant(s), however, you’ll want to work with an experienced attorney who can help you navigate the ins and outs of litigation.

Jun 16, 2021 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Work With an Experienced Tuscaloosa Injury Attorney If you’ve been injured in an accident due to the fault of another, then you may be entitled to damages under Alabama law.  It’s worth noting, however, that — in some cases — there may be a parallel criminal proceeding alongside your civil lawsuit.  This can be concerning for first-time injury plaintiffs who are not quite sure how the two proceedings are interlinked.

Mar 31, 2021 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Our Tuscaloosa Injury Attorney is Ready to Handle Your Claim If you’ve been injured as a pedestrian in a motor vehicle accident, then Alabama law may entitle you to a significant amount of damages as compensation.  Pursuing compensation under Alabama law isn’t always straightforward. There are unique issues in pedestrian accident law that can complicate the dispute and make it more difficult to obtain damages.

Feb 26, 2021 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Let an Experienced Tuscaloosa Personal Injury Attorney Help If you’ve been injured due to a pool-related injury in Alabama, then you may have a right to sue and recover damages from the pool owner.  Swimming pool injuries are common, but few plaintiffs understand how liability works in this context.  Let’s take a closer look.

Feb 12, 2021 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Work With an Experienced Tuscaloosa Injury Attorney  In Alabama, if you’ve been injured due to third-party criminal activity on another’s property (such as a retail store), then you can sue the property owner for damages based on an inadequate security claim.