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Are My Children Covered Under My Workers’ Compensation Claim
/by Burge & Burge, PCBeing out of work for an extended period of time due to an on-the-job injury is never easy. When your income is necessary to support minor dependent children, the situation can make you feel even more anxious. A common question that injured workers have is whether their children can receive payments from their workers’ compensation […]
New drug could help victims of spinal cord injuries
/by Burge & Burge, PCThere is new hope on the horizon for the millions of people around the world who suffer from spinal cord injuries. Researchers in the United States have developed an experimental oral medication that could help the patient regain some lost functions caused by spinal injuries. The experimental drug, known as LM11A-31, works by blocking the release […]
Lower BAC Limit not Likely to Make a Big Impact in Alabama
/by Burge & Burge, PCEvery year hundreds of people are killed or injured in accidents involving alcohol here in Alabama. According to the University of Alabama Center for Advanced Public Safety 220 of the 6,859 car accidents caused by drunk drivers in 2011 were fatal. While drunk driving was not one of the leading causes for accidents in the […]
Jefferson County leads state in truck accident deaths
/by Burge & Burge, PCThe National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration’s records show a trend that should make all Jefferson County residents take note-the number one position for the most number of deaths from truck accidents in four out of the last five years. Any wrongful death that results from a motor vehicle accident can leave friends and family […]
Explaining Alabama’s Current Laws on Texting and Driving
/by Burge & Burge, PCWhile Alabama has enacted a ban on texting and driving, they have yet to penalize those who talk on cellphones while driving. Many Americans rely on their cellphones to keep them connected with the world around them. No longer are cellphones limited to making phone calls, but users can email, text, watch television, listen to […]