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July 11, 2023

Litigating Deadly Trailer Wheel Detachment Case

Beasley Allen lawyer, Ben Locklar, in our firm’s Personal Injury and Products Liability Section, is investigating a potential product liability claim for the son of an Alabama woman fatally injured when a wheel detached from a food service trailer struck her vehicle. This tragic and entirely preventable incident occurred …

July 11, 2023

Hair Relaxer Litigation Hits Close to Home for Firm Attorney

Navan Ward in our Mass Torts Section says the hair relaxer litigation reminds him of how personal our work is because his family members could easily be victims of this defective product. Many of us do not think about the ingredients we use in everyday cosmetics. Others feel safe …

July 11, 2023

New Ford Class Action Expands Brake Defect Claims

A team of lawyers in Beasley Allen’s Consumer Fraud & Commercial Litigation Section has filed a new class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company. This class action expands a class action we filed in January 2021 concerning brake failure in certain Ford F-150 pickup trucks, Ford Expeditions, and Lincoln …

July 11, 2023

Exploring the Rise of Rideshare Accidents and Liability Issues

The advent of ridesharing services has completely altered the way we get around cities. The number of accidents involving ridesharing services, however, is rising in tandem with their popularity. Both passengers and drivers have a vested interest in knowing what causes these collisions and who is at fault when they …

July 11, 2023

Boating Accidents: Laws, Safety Regulations, and Liability

Many people, especially those who have boats of their own, like spending time together on the water. It’s possible to have a good time, but there are also dangers involved. Serious injuries, property damage, and even death can result …

July 11, 2023

Social Host Liability: Holding Parties Accountable for Alcohol-Related Injuries

Social gatherings and parties often involve the consumption of alcohol. While enjoying a few drinks can be a way to unwind and have a good time, it also comes with responsibilities. Social hosts, those who organize or host such events, have a duty to ensure the safety of their guests …

July 10, 2023

What are the Rules of a Four-Way Stop?

Four-way stops can be tough to navigate through, especially when faced with drivers at all four stops. Imagine piling in all at once and not knowing who’s entitled to go first. There is a system in place to make sure the correct driver is given the right of way at …

July 10, 2023

What are the Rules of a Four-Way Stop?

Four-way stops can be tough to navigate through, especially when faced with drivers at all four stops. Imagine piling in all at once and not knowing who’s entitled to go first. There is a system in place to make sure the correct driver is given the right of way at …

July 10, 2023

Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Winter Park, FL?

The loss of a friend or relative can be devastating, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their death. Wrongful death cases pose a unique impact on surviving family members, as their loved one was unfairly taken from them. While it cannot […] …

July 10, 2023

Georgia Cases Show Need, Benefit of Negligent Security Laws

Our Atlanta-based lawyers often handle apartment complex negligent security claims. They say negligent security laws help provide accountability for bad actors and make communities safer. News reports today often involve stories of people injured or killed by gun violence in apartment complexes, especially in major cities like Atlanta. Unfortunately, …

July 10, 2023

Motions to Compel are Critical to Successful Asbestos Litigation

When lawyers investigate cases, one of the most important stages is the discovery phase. This phase allows the parties in a case to learn about witnesses and evidence that may be used during trial. Discovery tools will enable each side to ask the opposing party or parties questions about …

July 10, 2023

Widow Files Lawsuit Against Trucking Company, Others For Husband’s Death

Our client’s lawsuit seeks to hold a trucking company, its driver, and the truck and its components’ makers accountable for husband’s wrongful death in a trucking accident. The cause of a truck accident is often far more complicated than it seems. Often multiple parties may play a role in …

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