Category: Personal Injury

Jun 30, 2025 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Personal injury law in Alabama, also known as tort law, seeks to address the issue of compensation for plaintiffs injured in automobile accidents, swimming pool accidents,  motorcycle accidents, and similar accidents. It provides a framework for determining liability and recovering damages for medical costs, lost wages, other out-of-pocket costs, emotional distress, loss of companionship, and other types of harm.

May 30, 2025 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Personal injury law in Alabama seeks to make individuals whole for the losses and damages they have suffered due to the actions of others. Personal injuries can be the result of car accidents, toxic torts, swimming pool accidents, and a variety of other types of accidents, catastrophic or not. In personal injury law, an act that creates liability for compensation can result from another person’s negligence, willful misconduct, or strict liability.

Apr 30, 2025 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Personal injury in the state of Alabama takes many forms: car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and many others. One type of personal injury that doesn’t get a lot of attention is dog bites. But it should. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, nearly 5 million people report dog bites each year, and 60% of the injured are children. Dog bites are dangerous and disfiguring, and can even result in death. What remedies are available to people who are victims of dog bites?

Dec 31, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Personal injury is a legal cause of action based on tort law. It allows plaintiffs to recover for the injuries they suffered due to the negligence or willful or intentional misconduct of the defendant or defendants. Personal injury in Alabama includes such things as medical malpractice, vehicle accidents, swimming pool injuries, and other accidents or injuries related to you and your body. 

Nov 29, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

What if you’ve been injured in a truck accident, car accident, swimming pool injury, or some other accident that was caused by the negligence of another? Can you represent yourself in Alabama? The short answer is yes, but most people with experience in the law don’t recommend it. Nearly all attorneys who represent harmed individuals in an Alabama personal injury case work on a contingency fee, which means you won’t owe them any fees unless you win your case.

Oct 31, 2024 - Bus Accidents by Cross & Smith

In the United States, we rely upon buses to transport people within our cities and towns, to perform long-distance transportation, and to carry children to and from school.  Each year, it’s estimated that up to 700 million people travel by bus. These bus passengers and their families have a reasonable expectation that they will safely arrive at their destinations. The term “bus” refers to large private and public vehicles that transport passengers for a fee. In Alabama, this includes:

Sep 30, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Alabama football is a way of life in Tuscaloosa. With the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide commanding the respect of those following the college football scene, game days bring tens of thousands of fans to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the surrounding areas. While these events are thrilling, they can also be chaotic. From packed parking lots to rowdy tailgates and crowded stadium seating, the potential for accidents and injuries is high.

Aug 30, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Premises liability is a type of law that arises out of personal injury claims arising from accidents and injuries occurring on another’s property. If you’ve had an accident from a slip and fall in a hardware store, from tripping over an obstruction in the stadium bathroom, or from falling down the post office stairs due to broken stones, you may have a premises liability case. 

Jul 31, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a beautiful and historic city with a tight-knit community, but it is not exempt from having issues with pedestrian safety. With more and more people and cars hitting the road, it has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. Understanding the local safety concerns and pedestrians’ rights to pursue legal recourse in the event of an accident is paramount in helping to create safer communities and ensuring that victims are fairly compensated for losses. Below, our Tuscaloosa injury attorney discusses what you need to know to stay safe as you move throughout the city.

Jun 28, 2024 - Defective Medical Devices by Cross & Smith

Medical devices play a crucial role in diagnosing, preventing, and treating various health conditions. However, when these devices are defective, they can cause severe harm, leading to physical, emotional, and financial distress. Understanding your legal rights is essential if you or a loved one has been affected by a defective medical device. Here’s an overview of the legal landscape surrounding defective medical devices, including types of defects, liability, and steps to take if you are affected.