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What are the Most Important Considerations when Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge PCWhen someone is injured or killed because of the negligence or reckless actions of another person or party, they will most likely need to hire a lawyer to help ensure that they receive just compensation. But hiring a personal injury lawyer is not a decision that should be made hastily. Not all attorneys are the […]
Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work after an Injury?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge PCIf you have suffered a work-related injury or illness and you are on workers’ compensation, it is understandable that you may be anxious to get fully recovered and back to work as soon as possible. Being out of work means less income for you and your family, and you may also be worried about how […]
What is the Value of a Wrongful Death Claim in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in wrongful death /by Burge & Burge, PCNegligence is all too common in today’s society. Many times, negligent or reckless actions (or omissions) result in serious injuries, and in such cases, victims have the right to file a claim for damages. In the most extreme cases, these wrongful actions can result in the loss of life. Losing a loved one is always […]
What Must I Prove to Win my Truck Accident Claim?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCTrucking accidents are some of the most devastating incidents that occur on the roadways. When an 18-wheeler that can weigh in excess of 80,000 pounds collides with a regular passenger vehicle, it can result in disastrous consequences. And the majority of the time, occupants of the passenger vehicle are the ones who sustain the most […]
What are the Causes of Railway Accidents?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCTrains are widely presumed to be a safe way to travel. However, railway accidents are more common than most people believe. Each year, there are thousands of accidents with injuries involving trains, and hundreds of individuals are killed in these types of accidents. There are also dozens of train derailments each year that result in […]
How Distracted Drivers Endanger Motorcyclists
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCThere has been a major increase in motorcycle accident fatalities in recent years. Over the past couple decades, the average number of motorcyclists killed in accidents each year has nearly doubled. During the 1990s, the number of individuals killed in motorcycle crashes were less than 3,000 per year. Today, motorcycle fatalities routinely exceed 4,000 or […]
Are Senior Motorcycle Riders at Greater Risk for Injury?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCMotorcycle riding is a favorite pastime in Alabama, and because of our warm weather, riders can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Yellowhammer State throughout the year. There is simply nothing like the exhilaration and sense of freedom you get when you glide down the open road with the wind in your face on a […]
Do Pedestrian Accidents Increase in the Summer?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCPedestrian accidents claim the lives of thousands of individuals each year. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed in traffic-related events in 2017. This works out to about one pedestrian death every 88 minutes. Initial estimates for 2018 by the Governor’s Highway Association show that pedestrian accident fatalities […]
5 Things to Do if You are in an Accident with a Commercial Vehicle
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & BurgeCommercial trucking is a major industry in Alabama, employing over 100,000 individuals and accounting for one out of every 15 jobs in the state. From Tuscaloosa to Auburn and Mobile to Huntsville, big rig trucks log thousands of miles every week shipping goods to and from destinations throughout the Yellowhammer State. When a commercial vehicle […]
FELA vs. Workers’ Compensation
/0 Comments/in FELA /by Burge & BurgeMost workers in United States are covered by an insurance plan that provides compensation for work-related injuries. The vast majority of organizations that cover their employees for injuries or illnesses on the job carry workers’ compensation insurance. The railroad industry has a completely separate avenue for workers to obtain compensation for these types of injuries […]