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I was involved in a fatal accident because I fell asleep driving a company truck during my 28th consecutive hour of work. We worked all day and night at a power plant and then drove back to the shop. We were pressured to finish the job, and the company was aware of how long we had been working. The... View More 
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you’re going through is devastating, and you’re carrying a heavy weight that no one should have to bear alone. The fact that you were working 28 hours straight, under company pressure and without rest policies, raises serious concerns about employer responsibility. While the company’s... View More
I was permanently disabled due to an electrocution injury that occurred while I was working at a coal mine. Since then, workers' compensation has not made payments since October 2024. Initially, I was receiving 66% of my weekly earnings, which were $841 per week. Now that I am unable to work... View More
answered on May 14, 2025
Your payments will likely stop when you reach maximum medical improvement and are released back to work, with or without restrictions.
In my experience, workers comp insurance companies are the most difficult insurance companies to deal with.
Depending on the extent of your... View More
her parents. My father didn't transfer them over to his name. He passed in 2019. I am the executor to his estate. Problem is, she passed in Alabama and I am a resident of Virginia. We had to get a 3rd party resident of AL to handle the transfers of the oil leases to a LLC for my sister and... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2022
I assume that there's an attorney involved with your mother's estate? if so, speak to that attorney. if you have issues with him, then consult with another probate attorney and seek what is recommended.
I saw a guy smoking as he walked behind a pump within 5-10 feet of the pump. Is that illegal?
answered on Oct 1, 2019
An Alabama attorney would probably know this best, but your question remains open for a week. In general, some jurisdictions treat it as a misdemeanor. Some treat it as a violation of fire or public safety codes, or combinations of the two. For reasons even children recognize, it's not a good... View More
Brother used my name on his bill then skipped out of town. They are threatening to shut off my service now if I don't pay that debt by the end of the month
answered on Mar 7, 2018
If I were you I would contact the Alabama Public Services Commission and file a complaint.
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