Mold in My Rental House. Can I Collect?
Question: There is mold present in a house I am renting, and it has caused severe illness for me and my wife. The landlord says he will look into it, but can I get him to pay for my trouble? This has been going on for three months, and I have continuous sinus trouble...
Hurt By a Doctor in Alabama? Can You Collect?
Question: During my wife’s gallbladder surgery, they tore and then cauterized her liver. Anything we can do? This just happened, so though she is weak and sore, I don’t know how this will hit her long-term. BILL: Not every medical mistake is malpractice. This is a...
Injured? Like Getting the Right Doctor, Get the Right Lawyer
Question: My niece was involved in an accident where an exploding tire caused her to crash into a guardrail. My sister has asked me to handle the legal aspects of my niece's case while she focuses on her daughter's physical recovery and taking care of the...
Injured? Don’t Wait to See a Doctor.
CALLER: I was in a car wreck but didn't go straight to the doctor. You see, I got the flu for 2 weeks. Will I still have a case? BILL: You might be surprised, but I get this type of question often… perhaps weekly. Don't be too worried. Waiting to see a doctor for two...
My kid was attacked by a bull. What will AL law let me do?
Question: My son was riding his bike through a field when a bull attacked him. He wasn't seriously hurt, but it sure scared him. Can we sue the bull owner? BILL: We don't know a lot here, but let me take this one piece at a time. Did your son have permission to be on...
Hurt by the ambulance company? Can you sue in Alabama?
Question: We called the ambulance service, and instead of helping me, they made my injury worse. They used a stretcher that flipped over. Now my back is hurt with 3 ruptured discs. BILL: This is one heck of a case. I mean, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it....
Can an Injured Passenger Sue a Driver in Alabama?
Question: I was a passenger in my friend's car, and we had a wreck. I felt OK at the time, but now I am having back problems. My doctor says it may be from the wreck. Does my friend have to pay my medical bills? BILL: Does your friend have to pay? Well, no, and I...
Labor Day Accident. Don’t do this.
Question: My son is leaving for his first Labor Day holiday without me. Any advice if he gets into trouble? BILL: He can get into a lot of trouble over the Labor Day holiday … but I don't think you called in to hear about my youthful adventures. Instead, let me focus...