Archive for January, 2012

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31
Jan

Alabama Man Sentenced For Crash That Killed Young Girl

January 31, 2012

A man from Mobile, Alabama, was sentenced today for his part in a two car accident that killed a young girl and left several others severely injured. According to reports from the Press-Register, the 31-year-old man was sentenced to 91 years in prison for several crimes in connection with the crash.

Reports from the Mobile police department state that in 2009, the man was fleeing from officers at speeds of up to 90 MPH along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard when he crashed into another vehicle. A 2-year-old girl that was in the other vehicle was killed on impact. The young girl’s mother suffered serious injuries in the crash and spent several weeks in the hospital. Passengers in the suspect’s vehicle were also injured in the crash.

The 31-year-old pled guilty in a courtroom in October to several crimes connected to the incident including: manslaughter, first-degree assault, possession of cocaine, second-degree possession marijuana, and attempting to elude police.

This conviction could be used as evidence of negligence if the family of the woman and young girl were to file a civil case against the driver.

The Alabama wrongful death attorneys with Norris Injury Lawyers are available anytime to discuss your case if you have lost a loved one in an accident that was caused at no fault of his or her own. Call us today to have your questions answered.

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24
Jan

USDA Issues Food Recommendations After Deadly Alabama Storms

January 24, 2012

In the wake of the devastating storms that ripped through parts of Alabama earlier this week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued recommendations on food safety for affected areas. According to ABC 33/40 News, the agency issued the warnings in an effort to prevent food borne illnesses and public health risks associated with spoiled foods.

To Prepare Foods For Weather Emergencies:

  • Keep a thermometer in refrigerators and freezers to gauge food safety.
  • Freeze containers of water to keep food cold in case of a power outage.
  • Freeze leftovers, fresh meats, and milk in case of power outages.

Steps For Food Safety Following A Weather Emergency:

  • Never taste food to determine if it has gone bad.
  • Do not drink bottled water that has been exposed to flood waters.
  • Discard all food not in waterproof containers if it has come into contact with floodwater. Discard wooden cutting boards, plastic utensils, baby bottle caps and pacifiers that have been exposed.
  • Canned and packaged foods may be salvaged if in tact.
  • Frozen foods that still have ice crystals, are under 40-Degrees, and still have packaging intact may be salvageable.
  • Discard of any fresh meats, poultry, fish, cheeses, milk, eggs, leftovers, and deli items after four hours without power.

The Alabama personal injury lawyers with Norris Injury Lawyers would like to send their condolences to the families of those who were lost in the storms and hope these tips will keep residents safe from food borne illness.

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17
Jan

Drunk Driver Hits School Bus Head-On In Hoover, Alabama

January 17, 2012

A student and a bus driver were injured this morning when the school bus they were in was hit head-on by a pick up truck in a residential part of Hoover, Alabama. An article released by FOX 6 News states that the driver of that pick up was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.

It was just before 8:00 AM when a McCalla, Alabama, resident called 911 to report an intoxicated driver leaving a local gas station. The woman was instructed to follow the driver until units could catch up with the vehicle and pull it over. The woman followed the drunk driver as he weaved in and out of lanes of traffic. The driver’s luck finally ran out when he went across the double yellow lines in the center of the road and hit a school bus head-on.

The driver of the bus was taken to an area hospital to receive treatment for injuries sustained in the crash, while a student was taken to Children’s Hospital for the same.

The drunk driver will face charges for his part in the crash pending the outcome of an investigation by a crash reconstruction team and results of toxicology reports.

The Alabama auto accident attorneys with Norris Injury Lawyers often represent the victims of drunk driving. If you have been injured by a drunk driver, contact an experienced lawyer today for a free initial consultation of your case.

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10
Jan

Wrongful Death Suit Filed in House Fire That Killed Pregnant Woman

January 10, 2012

A woman is suing an Alabama rental property management company for the wrongful death of her pregnant daughter after she was killed in a house fire two years ago. According to WAFF 48 News, paperwork filed in the suit earlier this week show that the home lacked smoke detectors–something that may have saved the woman’s life had they been installed as law requires.

The fire occurred January 4, 2010, on Gault Avenue South in Fort Payne, Alabama. The young woman living in the home was four months pregnant when flames engulfed the home. By the time the woman realized the home was burning, she was trapped and died in the smoke and flames.

The woman’s mother spent close to a year searching for answers about what happened that day. Finally, the fire department informed her that smoke detectors were not installed in the home by the property management, and if they had been, her daughter may still be alive.

This information prompted the mother to file the lawsuit. She says she hopes the legal action will prevent a similar accident from occurring to someone else.

The Alabama wrongful death attorneys with Norris Injury Lawyers are an experienced and compassionate team of attorneys who can help walk you through the entire process of filing a claim if you have lost a loved one in an accident that was no fault of their own. Contact us today.

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3
Jan

Drunk Driver Kills Three In Alabama Car Crash

January 3, 2012

Drunk driving has claimed the lives of three young men after they were involved in a collision with a service truck last Wednesday night. According to ABC 33/40 News, the crash happened at the Sam Sutton intersection with Highway 82 in Coker, Alabama.

Police say they believe an intoxicated man in his 20’s was behind the wheel of a pickup truck when they ran a stop sign and cut in front of the service truck passing through the intersection. The service truck T-boned the pickup and sent it flipping over a guardrail and into the median of the highway. All three men in the pickup died at the scene of the crash. The driver of the service truck was uninjured.

Reports say that the driver of the truck had just gotten out of jail for a DUI offense two weeks prior to the accident. This was the second accident at the intersection in the last five months. A crash occurred late this summer that also took two people’s lives.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that motor vehicle accidents are the number one killer of people ages 18-25–their research also shows that 60 percent of those crashes were alcohol related.

The Alabama rollover accident attorneys with Norris Injury Lawyers encourage parents to discuss the dangers of drinking and driving, and riding with those who have been drinking, with their teens and young adults. Always assure them that there are other options of getting home other than driving while intoxicated.

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