Attorney Kenneth Altman Achieves Re-Certification in Civil Trial Law With the National Board of Trial Advocacy The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Kenneth Altman of the law firm, Morris Bart, LTD, has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. Mr. Altman has been a NBTA member in good …
Common Personal Injury Case Mistakes: The Worst Things You Can Do
Suffering injuries because of someone else’s negligence is a stressful situation. It can be difficult to keep your wits about you when you are in pain, angry, frustrated, and worried about your finances or future. Therefore, knowing what to do—and what not to do—if you find yourself in this situation is essential for getting justice …
How do I Know If My Used Car Has a Safety Recall?
Each year, vehicle manufacturers issue safety recalls for defective vehicles they produce. If these defects are not repaired, they may cause accidents, exacerbate the effects of those accidents, or aggravate injuries sustained in an accident. Not every recall is a safety issue; sometimes, manufacturers issue recalls for a defective radio or air conditioning components. Safety …
Wet Weather Car Accidents in Alabama
It should go without saying that wet weather driving can be dangerous. A recent analysis of available federal data shows that rain is the leading cause of weather-related driving fatalities in most states, including Alabama. Even in Alaska, rainy weather causes more fatal accidents than snow. Unfortunately, as the wet weather continues to come, people …
How a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help You?
The workers’ compensation system can assist you in replacing lost wages and providing medical care if you’ve been injured on the job or been made sick by conditions in your workplace. In some situations, you can also collect permanent disability compensation. While these benefits have been set up to take care of the rank and …
Does Hands-Free Technology Make Driving Safer?
In the United States, over 35,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2015 alone. Currently, cell phone distractions are causing accidents in epic proportions. The National Safety Council’s Annual Injury and Fatality Report found that one out of every four accidents was caused by drivers distracted due to cell phone usage. While a study …
State Legislature: 2017 Alabama Driving Laws
Nothing is worse than receiving a traffic citation for something that you didn’t know was a violation of the law. Some lucky citizens may get off with a warning in these instances; however, for the vast majority, we will receive a citation and chalk it up to a lesson learned. In this article, you will …
Why Am I Not Being Compensated When I Have “Full Coverage”?
There is nothing more frustrating than dealing with an insurance company. The situation is even more frustrating if you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault. This may even be true if you are trying to file a claim based on your own insurance coverage—namely your “full coverage” policies—following …
Five Safety Tips for Summer Travel
4 Tips to Manage and Prevent Road Rage
Road rage is a serious issue. While it is understandable to be upset with other drivers that are driving aggressively, it is extremely important to remain calm and avoid any escalation. Road rage incidents are becoming more and more dangerous. According to Bankrate, in Tennessee alone, there were 68 road rage incidents involving firearms between …
Get Your Stats Straight: Texting While Driving
Will Other Attorneys Be Working on My Case?
6 Steps to Follow If You Are in a Hit and Run Car Accident
What to Do (and Not to Do) to Avoid an Accident During Mardi Gras
Bart’s Flight School
The two-part initiative kicks off at the start of the spring semester with a visit from Morris Bart and his team, as well as the animated Pelicans’ ‘Swoop Troop,’ dance team members and, the crowd favorite, Pierre the Pelican! The kids are given a backpack filled with goodies, which is encouraged to serve as a …
Hernia Mesh Litigation
Hernia mesh is a medical device often used for hernia repair. If you underwent a surgical procedure using hernia mesh, did you experience complications? If so, you may have grounds to file a hernia mesh lawsuit. Unfortunately, this medical device is known to cause excruciating pain and other complications. However, not every brand has been …
Takata Airbags – the Ticking Time Bomb in Your Steering Wheel
A recall of Takata airbags has now become one of the most extensive and expansive recalls in the history of automobiles. According to Consumer Reports, safety issues with the Takata airbags can affect cars manufactured over more than a decade, from 2002 to 2015. Nineteen car manufacturers have joined in issuing the recall. If your …
3 Essential Safety Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Bicycle Accidents
5 Tips to Help Your Teen Avoid Accidents while Driving in the Rain
The numbers don’t lie: Young drivers are more likely to be involved in deadly accidents than older, more experienced motorists. Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that drivers aged 16 to 19 years old are three times more likely to be in fatal wrecks than motorists aged 20 and older. One primary …
Why Should I Visit a Doctor after a Minor Car Accident?
It’s easy to associate car accident injuries with high-speed collisions that cause immense property damage. However, a minor fender-bender can produce enough force to cause brain trauma, whiplash or worse. The symptoms of these injuries are often subtle, and many victims believe they will heal without medical intervention. Sadly, a delayed diagnosis can allow the …
Do You Know These 4 Common Causes of Motorcycle Wrecks?
In less than a second, a motorcycle accident can cause brain trauma, broken bones and spinal injuries. No matter how safe you are in the saddle, all it takes is one drunk, distracted or negligent driver to cause a severe collision. If you are like most riders, though, those dangers will not dissuade you from …
5 Steps to Take Immediately after a Commercial Truck Accident – Lafayette
Commercial trucking is a booming business in the United States. According to the most recent data from The American Trucking Association, the industry set a new record in 2014 by generating $726.4 billion in revenue. In 2015, the number of truckers on the road increased to 3.5 million – a jump of nearly 3 percent …
Do You Know These 5 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing homes advertise 24/7 care in a safe, comfortable environment. Sadly, many long-term care facilities fall short of that promise. Nursing home neglect has become deplorably common in the United States, and it often has fatal consequences. If your loved one was abused or neglected in an Alabama nursing home, turn to Morris Bart & …
How Can Drivers Avoid Accidents with 18-Wheelers?
The numbers don’t lie: 18-wheeler accident fatalities are on the rise in the United States. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 3,660 people died in large truck wrecks in 2014. This was the highest death toll since 2008. The vast majority (68%) of these casualties were occupants in passenger vehicles. Fortunately, you can …
Tragic 18-Wheeler Crash Kills Woman and Injures Three
A Baton Rouge woman died when her vehicle crossed the center line of LA 955 and hit a semi-truck. According to The Advocate, three passengers in her vehicle – a 22-year old and two infants – were injured in the crash. The driver of the 18-wheeler, 56-year-old Fredric Jones, was not injured. Police have not …
What Is Black Box Data, and Why Is It Important in Truck Accident Claims?
Tractor-trailer trucks and other large commercial vehicles are often equipped with several computers that collect data and help the trucking company track service hours, monitor driving, and otherwise oversee their drivers and trucks. When it comes to accidents, these computers—especially the “black box” that records what happens to the vehicle and its components—can help the …
4 Reasons Why Trucking Companies Should Install Tracking Devices on Their Vehicles
The top priority of every driver should be safety. This is particularly true for commercial truckers whose vehicles are up to 30 times heavier than passenger cars. Unfortunately, tractor-trailer accidents are alarmingly common in the United States. Large truck wrecks killed 3,660 people in 2014 and injured thousands more. In addition to the loss of …
4 Tips to Help Commercial Truckers Avoid Accidents
In an effort to reduce the number of truck accident fatalities, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration introduced the Hours of Service Regulations, which limit the number of hours commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers can operate their vehicles within certain time frames. Despite these laws, which went into effect in 2012, the truck crash fatality …
Where Are the 4 Blind Spots on an 18-Wheeler?
When a semi-truck collides with a car, the outcome is often catastrophic. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), tractor-trailer trucks can weigh as much as 30 times more than passenger cars. It is no surprise that a truck crash of this kind can cause severe injuries or death. According to the U.S. …
4 Steps to Take after a Medication Recall
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration will recall a drug if it receives reports that a medication is causing adverse side effects that were previously unknown. In certain situations, the FDA will recall a drug if another treatment becomes available that is just as effective yet poses a lower risk to patients. Recalls often happen …
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