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Can Victims Sue The Government Over an Auto Accident Injury?
/0 Comments/in car accident /by Burge & Burge, PCAccidents involving government agencies occur all the time. However, these entities are typically protected from lawsuits under the doctrine of sovereign immunity. So, what options do you have when a law enforcement officer violates a traffic rule and rear-ends you? What happens if a state-run medical facility misdiagnoses you, causing irreparable damage to your body? […]
Staying Safe on the Roads During the Holidays
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge PCThe holidays are a special season when many people take vacations to be with loved ones that they don’t see very much during the rest of the year. This means millions of holiday travelers hitting the roads to visit with relatives or friends that live out of the area. It will be a little different […]
Negligent Entrustment and Third-Party Liability
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge PCThere are some auto accident cases in which a party who was not driving the vehicle could be held liable for the crash. One common scenario in which this could occur is when a vehicle owner allows another person to drive the vehicle, and that person is known to be inexperienced or incompetent. When that […]
The Dangers of Accidents Caused by Sun Glare
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCIt’s that time of the year again, when the days get shorter and the weather begins to get colder. During the fall and winter months, motorists also have additional driving challenges because of the increase in sun glare. At certain times of the season, the glare can be especially bad during morning and afternoon rush […]
What to Know About Motorcycles and Lane Splitting in Alabama
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Burge & Burge, PCRiding a motorcycle is among the most enjoyable ways to commute. But with the benefits of motorcycling come many safety concerns. Motorcycles have a smaller profile, and it can be more difficult for other vehicle drivers to notice them. This is why there has been an ongoing “start seeing motorcycles” campaign for several decades now. […]
Determining Liability for a Left-Turn Accident
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCMaking a left turn may be a routine driving maneuver, but it is actually far more dangerous than many people realize. In countries like the United States where we drive on the right side of the road, turning left goes against the flow of traffic, and when we do this, there are a lot of […]
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Affect my Social Security Disability Benefits?
/0 Comments/in social security benefits /by Burge & Burge, PCIf you have suffered an injury that resulted from the actions or omissions of another party, you may be eligible to file a civil claim for damages. A personal injury claim allows you to seek compensation for direct monetary losses such as medical expenses, property damage that occurred during the injury, and lost earnings, as […]
Mistakes to Avoid with an Accident Injury Claim
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCGetting injured in an accident that was caused by someone else is one of the most devastating events anyone could ever experience. A moderate to severe injury will often leave you hospitalized for an extended period of time, and you may also require a significant amount of ongoing medical care in order to fully recover […]
Important Tips for Preventing a Boating Accident in Alabama
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Burge & Burge, PCSummer is here, and Alabama boating season is upon us. Our numerous lakes, rivers, and access to the Gulf of Mexico make the Yellowhammer State a prime vacation spot for those who love to fish, sail, or just spend some time out on the water with family and friends. This year, we can expect even […]
Will Social Security Benefits Be Impacted by COVID-19?
/0 Comments/in social security benefits /by Burge & Burge, PCWhether you currently receive Social Security benefits or you are one of the millions of Americans who stands to draw on benefits later in life, you may have heard rumors and whispers about the future of this program. It isn’t just hearsay; the fact is, COVID-19 could put the future of Social Security in some […]