Birmingham Blog Archives

July 12, 2018

Drunk Driving and Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Alcohol impairment is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths. In 2016, nearly 10,500 people were killed in crashes involving an impaired driver.1 Unfortunately, the DUI arrest rate is much lower – just over a million drivers were arrested…

Defective Products

June 11, 2018

How to Handle a Product Recall

It’s not uncommon for a recalled product to cause serious injury and, in extreme circumstances, death. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a faulty product, the experienced Birmingham defective product lawyers at Farris, Riley & Pitt,…

Defective Products

June 11, 2018

Understanding the Risks of Transvaginal Mesh

If you’ve watched cable TV in the past several years, chances are, you’ve seen a warning about transvaginal mesh pop up on your screen. This may have left you wondering, what exactly is transvaginal mesh, and why is it causing…

Defective Products

June 11, 2018

The Dangers of Onglyza

A relatively new medication on the market, Onglyza®, is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. It was first approved by the FDA in 2009 to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar.1 Onglyza…

Facts About Distracted Driving

Nursing Home Abuse

May 7, 2018

Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect

As our loved ones age, they may begin to struggle to perform daily activities such as bathing, changing clothes, cooking or taking medications. In situations like these, they may require a caregiver – either in-home or in a community –…

Personal Injury

May 7, 2018

Historic Industrial Accidents Resulting From Corporate Negligence

We like to believe modern workplaces, even in industrial settings that pose inherent risks due to the products being produced, are safe for employees. A lot of progress has been made in recent decades thanks to regulating bodies such as…

Defective Products

May 7, 2018

All About Lithium-Ion Explosions

Earlier this year, HP recalled more than 50,000 laptops due to overheating and melting lithium-ion batteries. A year earlier, Samsung dealt with a PR nightmare when many of their new Galaxy Note 7 phones were catching fire due to faulty…

Defective Products

April 16, 2018

Quantum Liabilities: Who Would Be at Fault If You Were Hurt Using a “Star Trek” Transporter?

Motorcycle Accident

April 16, 2018

What You Need to Know About Riding a Motorcycle in Alabama

Riding a motorcycle can be one of the most thrilling ways of getting around town, often providing an unmatched feeling of freedom during an otherwise normal commute. However, since some legislation has recently changed, everyone may not be aware of…

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