Author Archives: Alwyn Fredericks
Kids’ Concussions: More Rest Not Necessarily Better
Concussions, even mild concussions, are serious injuries in kids and adults. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury. For kids, standard aftercare includes taking a break from school, sports and lots of solitary rest at home. But how much rest do kids need? A new study has found that extended rest may not… Read More »
Happy Holidays from Our Firm
We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and joyous holiday season.
More Holiday Safety Tips: The Christmas Tree
One of the greatest Christmas traditions is the Christmas tree. The smell of a Fraser fir fills a house with Christmas spirit. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are about 210 fires caused by Christmas trees a year. That’s a low number, but it should be zero! No one should have to… Read More »
When Pursuing Legal Action, Find a Lawyer Who Will Be Your Representative and Your Partner
The legal system in the United States, while not perfect, is one of the best in the world. Even though its one of the best, it’s still complex and intimidating for people who aren’t acquainted with it. The events that lead clients to our doors are sudden and, sometimes, very traumatic. They may be… Read More »
When Worker’s Comp Isn’t Enough: Third-Party Claims
When a worker is injured on the job, most know that they’re entitled to some form of worker’s compensation from their employer. Worker’s comp (as it is commonly known) is a state-mandated insurance program. When an employee suffers a job-related injury or illness, they are entitled to compensation regardless of who was at fault…. Read More »
Prevention Key to Avoiding Sports-Related Concussions
Pugilism’s popularity rises and falls, but fighting as sport has been a part of American culture for more than 100 years. In the last decade, mixed martial arts (MMA) has overtaken boxing as the fighting sport of choice. The drama surrounding famous fights and fighters is compelling and draws huge crowds. Fighting is a… Read More »
Stay Safe This Holiday: No Texting and Driving
We’re attached at the hip to our smartphones and we use them just about everywhere. A restaurant owner in Boston, disheartened that his diners were staring at their phones and not each other during dinner, is now offering a free lunch to customers who’ll agree to turn in their phone at the door. At… Read More »
Elevator Accident: 7 Students Injured
We are saddened to report yet another elevator accident. An elevator in a school in Turkey fell from the third floor. Seven students were on board and were rushed to the hospital. No cause for the crash is known at this time. Last week, nine people were also injured in an elevator crash at… Read More »
5 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
When you or a loved one has been injured because of someone else’s negligence, it’s important to acquire legal counsel as soon as possible. Evidence needs to be protected and collected and witnesses need to be interviewed. Hiring capable legal counsel removes some of the burden from your shoulders at a trying time. Actions… Read More »
Another Elevator Death
We are saddened to report another death in an elevator accident. Michael “Dewayne” Atkins was a maintenance worker at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur, Alabama. He was kneeling in the elevator shaft, working on a sump pump, when the elevator crashed and fell on top of him, crushing him to death. The 41-year-old husband… Read More »
