A Jefferson County jury today awarded more than $30 million to a young boy who was badly hurt while he rested at a Birmingham daycare, Resurrection of Life, Inc. Marsh Rickard & Bryan attorneys David Marsh and Dylan Marsh tried the case for the little boy,...
Brain Injury
Boy suffers TBI and father dies in drunk driving crash
Living with a brain injury is something no Alabama resident wants to do and certainly is one of the last things that an Alabama parent would want to see his or her child experience. Sadly, that is exactly what some people must face when accidents caused by...
The sleep-brain injury healing connection
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, one of the many things you might have to face is a brain injury. Recovering from a traumatic brain injury can be a complex process. Some people are able to enjoy a full recovery but others are not so lucky and...
What happens in a spinal cord injury?
Among the many injuries that people in Alabama may commonly associate with a motor vehicle accident are whiplash and headaches. Some people also experience back or hip problems. But have you heard of a spinal cord injury? Do you think that is the same thing as a back...
Traumatic brain injury basics
Even the most seemingly simple brain injury can lead to serious problems for Alabama residents. Many things can cause brain injuries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that falls, such as what may happen when a person falls from a defective...
Are state workers’ compensation programs sufficient?
Workers’ compensation benefits are not uniform across the county. Rather, each state has its own approach. However, the U.S. Department of Labor may be attempting to change that.The Labor Department's recent nationwide survey of state workers' compensation programs...
Taking a closer look at brain injury lawsuits: Part 2
In our last post, we discussed a premises liability lawsuit brought by a former high school basketball player against the local school district. The player alleges that he slipped on vomit that school officials failed to properly clean up from the basketball...
Taking a closer look at brain injury lawsuits: Part 1
Readers might expect a brain injury lawsuit arising from an athletic event to relate to bodily impact between players. However, an athletic event also involves the attendance of hundreds or more invitees to an owner’s property. Accordingly, a premises liability...
Alabama organization raises awareness about brain injuries
The Alabama Head Injury foundation recently launched an initiative to raise awareness about the causes and lifestyle impact of brain injuries.Called the “Brain Freeze Challenge,” the effort utilized social media to illustrate how head trauma can disrupt even simple...
Seriously injured? Let an attorney fight for your rights
Our law firm takes great pride in helping people who have been injured after an accident.One of our client stories involves a construction work accident that paralyzed a young father. The man had been taking down some steel beams when he was hit from behind....