Demopolis Legal Issues Blog

For business and property owners in the state of Alabama, the best ways to prevent accidents and injuries to visitors involve ensuring that property is maintained, and walkways are clear and free of hazards. Examples of hazardous conditions are things like poor lighting, wet or slick floors, and foreign objects left in walkways. Accidents can happen when least expected, but hazards like this are literally accidents waiting to happen. Property and business owners can be held liable when negligence and hazardous conditions cause personal injury.

In another state, a lawsuit was filed after a woman allegedly tripped and fell in a hospital while visiting her husband. According to the lawsuit, the woman was with her husband in his hospital room. As she walked across the room, she encountered a tangled cord that was sticking out from underneath his bed. Allegedly, the woman tripped over the cord and fell, suffering injuries.

Identity theft occurs when a person's personal information, such as a Social Security number or full name, is used without permission to open accounts or make purchases. These days, identity theft is one of the most common types of consumer fraud in Alabama and across the country. Recent statistics say that about 33 percent of all adults in the United States have experienced identity theft of some kind. With tax season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service and other officials are reminding citizens to be on the lookout for identity theft.

Reportedly, most tax-related identity theft happens when personal data is stolen and used to file a false tax return and collect the refund. Here are a few things the IRS says could signal that a taxpayer has had his or her identity stolen. Taxpayers receiving a letter from the IRS about a tax return that he or she did not file, receiving a notification that a taxpayer's account has been disabled or being unable to file a tax return due to a duplicate Social Security number.

You have just been involved in a car accident, and you are emotional about it. At the same time, you feel frustrated, as the accident occurred due to another driver's carelessness. On top of this, you are in pain, and you are worried about the injuries you have suffered in the accident.

Unfortunately, sometimes, serious injury accidents stem from a person's negligence behind the wheel. Fortunately, if you are injured in this situation, you have the right to seek compensation for your accident injuries. Here is what you need to know about seeking damages following such an accident in Alabama.

Those who call Alabama home are privileged to have an abundance of stores and businesses that provide residents with many options when it comes to groceries, clothing or other needs. No person expects to suffer an injury while shopping in a favorite store. However, this is exactly what happens to thousands of people ever year. Poor lighting, objects left on floors and wet walkways are examples of potential hazards that can cause personal injury to customers. Victims can seek recourse when they are injured as the result of negligence.

In another state, a woman filed a lawsuit after she allegedly fell in a hospital and suffered injuries due to a wet floor. The woman said she was visiting her father, and as she was leaving her father's room, she encountered a liquid substance on the floor. According to the lawsuit, the woman slipped on the liquid and fell.