Kids look forward to Halloween all year, and you want it to be a fun night for them. As a parent, you also need to make sure it's a safe night.Keeping your children safe while trick-or-treating includes taking steps to prevent dog bites. Learn some simple steps that...
Personal Injury
Two recent pool accidents highlight the need for pool safety
Two swimming pool accidents with tragic results this week in Alabama are a reminder that everyone needs to take precautions around pools. In Homewood, a two-year-old boy drowned in a pool at his apartment complex. A 12-year-old girl drowned in a pool in Mobile when...
What do you do when you’re injured on vacation?
Suffering an injury on vacation not only ruins your trip, it also causes legal problems. Many people don't know where to turn for help when they are injured away from home.Whether you are injured vacationing in Alabama or out of state, there are things you should know...
Plan for a safe summer vacation
With summer travel season beginning, it's important to think about how to be safe on your trip. You want your vacation to be enjoyable, so prepare ahead of time to keep your belongings and your family safe.Staying in a hotel or motel? Read on to learn easy safety tips...
Can you sue for a slip-and-fall accident in a store?
Falls in retail stores are fairly common. While some only cause bumps and bruises, others result in serious injuries such as broken bones, back and neck injuries, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.Do you know what to do in this situation? If a fall...
Where will you turn after a boating or swimming accident?
Alabama is home to numerous beaches, lakes and waterways, making it perfect for recreational activities such as boating, fishing and swimming. These activities are extremely popular, whether they take place in one of our state's many lakes, rivers or in Mobile...
Are there real dangers associated with daylight saving time?
According to studies of car accidents, work accidents and sleep deprivation, the answer is "yes." While not everyone may believe that losing one hour of sleep is enough to cause serious problems, research shows that some accidents do spike during the week of daylight...
Farming accidents can leave workers permanently injured
Farm work is dangerous. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) names agriculture as one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. If you work in any type of agricultural job, this comes as no surprise. But do you know your rights...
Do employers place enough emphasis on worker safety?
Worker safety is a critical issue that too many employers do not adequately address. While negligent companies may be fined for their actions, ultimately the injured workers are the ones who suffer the most.According to the Occupational Safety & Health...
2014 Notable Settlements
Here are just a few of the personal injury and wrongful death cases resolved by the lawyers of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan during this past year:David Marsh and Susan Silvernail settled a case on behalf of a young girl who suffered electrical burns while playing at a...