Attorney Dean Waite
Authorities have determined the cause of death for two Alabama women found dead in Lake Tuscaloosa one recent weekend: electrocution. This type of incident, sometimes referred to as "electric shock drowning," has become an increasing concern and raises challenging questions regarding who might be liable. AL.com reports the two friends had gone to the dock...
Read MoreVictims who count on the civil justice system to attain fair compensation for losses may soon face substantial limitations. A series of federal tort reform bills could undercut the ability of Mobile injury claimants to file a claim and receive adequate compensation for losses. According to the Washington Post and Center for Justice and Democracy, the proposed...
Read MoreIt’s well known that distractions such as texting and cell phone use while driving are an epidemic on our roads. But a new study shows that the dangers of distracted driving can linger long after the driver puts the cell phone down. For up to 27 seconds after sending a text message, making a phone...
Read MoreInvokana was approved by the FDA in 2013, and was hailed as a breakthrough drug in the treatment of type-2 diabetes. But the drug, the first in a family of medications called SGLT2 medications, can have serious side effects that cause suffering for many people who take it. Normally, the kidneys reabsorb glucose (sugar) and...
Read MoreWinter is here, and as always, it brings much colder weather. When temperatures drop, many people turn to space heaters to stay warm. And when used properly, they're a great way to heat the area around you. But this same source of heat can also be a danger in your home. Each year, space heaters...
Read MoreAccording to Consumer Reports, federal law prohibits auto dealers from selling a new car that has an active recall if the repairs have not been completed. There is no comparable law for used cars. As a result, used cars frequently are sold to unsuspecting consumers without those consumers being aware there is a ticking time...
Read MoreLivaNova PLC's Heater-Cooler System is at center of safety alert Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration issued a safety communication warning patients who have undergone cardiothoracic surgery of a potentially deadly infection risk. The target of the safety alert is the Stӧckert 3T Heater-Cooler System (3T), manufactured by LivaNova PLC (formerly Sorin Group...
Read MoreIn 2014, 1.57 billion people worldwide owned smart phones. According to Statistia, that number has ballooned to 2.1 billion in 2016. Smart phone users in the United States increased from 171 million people in 2014 to 207.1 million people in 2016. This substantial increase means more people driving on the roads while using their phones. Driving...
Read MoreWe all visit hospitals and medical facilities for one reason: to get better. When healthcare professionals mishandle patients or medical equipment, tragedies can follow. A recent case in Texas highlights the dangers of an error in a hospital setting, for Alabama residents and nationwide. A tragic and preventable death Katrina Clark was 29 years old...
Read MoreA hazard on the road, even long after the moment of impact When a tire blows out on your car, it can result in a devastating accident. Hit a pothole wrong or drive with a tire that has low tread or is misaligned and it could pop, leaving dangerous debris in the road and possibly...
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