Alabama Court Upheld $3 Million Wrongful Death Verdict

A federal appeals court upheld a $3.1 million verdict last month for the wrongful death of a young woman involved in a motor vehicle accident. The suit was brought against Lincoln County Health System and an ambulance driver by the family of Dianna Bowden, an 18 year old who was killed when her car was struck by an ambulance. The driver was speeding at 81 miles per hour when he crashed into Bowden's vehicle. The ambulance was not on an emergency call at the time of the crash.

Cases like this one are tragic, especially so when the death involves someone so young. If you have lost a loved one in any type of accident, you should seek the advice of an experienced Birmingham wrongful death lawyer to discuss your legal options. Nothing can make up for the death of a loved one, but holding the guilty parties responsible for their actions can often help families get justice for their loss.

If someone else's negligent or reckless behavior led to your loved one's death, call the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free initial consultation. Our team of experienced attorneys can help you seek justice for your loss. We handle wrongful death cases in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless you receive monetary recovery in your case.

Jet Lands Safely in Atlanta After Hitting Two Birds

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Mobile made a safe landing in Atlanta after hitting two birds shortly after takeoff this morning. The passengers reported hearing two sudden thuds after takeoff. The pilot then announced that the plane would circle over northwest Georgia in order to burn off fuel before attempting to return to Atlanta to land. Fortunately, all passengers made it off the plane safely.

Sadly, many mass disasters, such as airplane, train, and bus accidents, have tragic endings, often resulting in death or serious injury to passengers. Companies that engage in the business of transporting passengers for money are called common carriers, which are held to a higher standard of care than applies in a standard negligence case. Federal and state laws regulate a common carrier's liability to the survivors of passengers who are killed while using the carrier's services.

If you have lost a loved one in a mass disaster, call the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free initial consultation of your case. Our team of experienced Birmingham wrongful death attorneys can help you seek justice for your loss. We handle wrongful death cases involving common carrier liability in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless you receive monetary recovery in your case.