Attorney represented a Heflin man who suffered terrible burn injuries mostly to his legs when his clothing ignited after he came too close to a propane tank top heater. Our client was wearing insulated coveralls in his workshop and didn’t feel the heat until his clothing was on fire. Mike argued that the heater was defective because the wire guard is really no guard at all. In fact, the temperatures at the guard are so high that any contact or near contact will result in immediate burns or ignition of clothing or other materials. The maker of the heater never considered an alternative guard and blamed our client for causing his own injuries.
AL Car Accident Settlement Negotiations Explained
Most car accident cases in Alabama don't go to trial. They settle. But the path from filing a claim to reaching an agreement isn't always smooth, and knowing what to expect at each stage helps you avoid the mistakes that cost people money during the negotiation...