Whether to save money, be environmentally conscious or just for a fun way to get around, more and more people are buying e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards. There’s no doubt that these vehicles are enjoyable to ride, but they come with their fair share of danger as...
Personal Injury
E-scooter riders are injured more often on sidewalks than streets
Alabama has had a fraught history with electronic scooter rentals. At one point, you needed a motorcycle license to ride one. There is still areas where they are not allowed. Yet they are available, and it is likely they will continue to be. One thing that is clear is...
2018 Notable Settlements
2018 found our lawyers busy in the courtroom and on the road working on cases That stem from trucking accidents, hospital falls and on-the-job injuries. Here's a round-up of some of the cases we resolved for clients this year:Attorney and David Marsh settled a case...
Three vehicle dangers parents need to know
An accident is not the only way a child can be injured in a vehicle. Unfortunately, there are numerous dangers present in all vehicles, even when they are stationary. Learn what you can do to protect your children at all times.Seat belts: While they are meant to keep...
Olympic swimmer encourages parents to rethink pool safety
Bode Miller and his wife, Morgan, are grieving over the loss of their 19-month-old daughter. They opened up to the Today Show about the day their little girl drowned in their family pool. "There's not a day that goes by that I don't pray for the opportunity to go back...
2017 Notable Settlements
Here is a sample of the personal injury and wrongful death cases that were resolved by the lawyers of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan in 2017:David Marsh and Rip Andrews settled a case on behalf of the family of an 18-year-old woman who committed suicide while in custody...
Boating accidents, alcohol and your safety
Boating on Alabama's coast, lakes and rivers is extremely popular in the summer. It does, however, come with the risk of serious injury or death. You need to know how to keep yourself and your family safe on the water.The number of U.S. recreational boating accidents...
Will you recognize drowning when you see it?
If you're like most people, you've never heard of the instinctive drowning response. Most of us think that a drowning person will call for help, arms waving and splashing. According to Dr. Francesco A. Pia, these signs show aquatic distress, which occurs before the...
Tips for dog bite prevention and dog bite cases
In April, National Dog Bite Prevention Week aims to reduce the potential for dog bites by teaching people about dog bite statistics and dog behavior. This is an important effort since 4.5 million people suffer dog bites every year.The American Veterinary Medical...
2016 Notable Settlements
Here are a few of the personal injury and wrongful death cases that were resolved by the lawyers of Marsh Rickard & Bryan in 2016:Roger Lucas and David Marsh settled a case on behalf of a mother who lost both of her daughters in a horrific car wreck that occurred...