Gathings Law

12/31/2024

Signs of Medical Malpractice: When Is It More Than Just a Complication?

Signs of Medical Malpractice: When Is It More Than Just a Complication? When you visit a doctor or undergo medical treatment, you trust that your healthcare provider will act with skill and professionalism. However, mistakes can happen—and not all of them are harmless...

11/12/2024

Learn how experts influence product liability cases in our latest blog, as we explore the vital role of expert witnesses. Stay informed and make empowered decisions.

If you’ve been injured by a defective product, you may be wondering what it takes to build a strong legal case and secure the compensation you deserve. As a plaintiff’s lawyer, I’m here to guide you through this process and explain why expert witnesses play such an important role in proving yo...

11/11/2024

Ever wondered how a product recall could affect your rights in a liability claim? Check out our latest blog post, where we dive deep into the implications of recalls for those harmed by defective products and what steps you should take to ensure your safety and legal rights. Your safety is paramount; let's explore how recalls contribute to accountability!

Product recalls can make headlines, from cars with faulty airbags to contaminated food. While companies recall products to protect consumers, it often raises questions for those already affected: Does a recall affect my rights if I’ve been injured by a defective product? In this blog, we’ll expl...

11/07/2024

Ever wondered how some product liability cases have shaped consumer rights and corporate responsibility? Discover real-life examples and the vital lessons they teach us about safety and accountability. Stay informed and empowered with our latest article!

When we buy products, we trust that they’ll work safely as promised. But sometimes,  defects in design, manufacturing, or inadequate warnings can lead to injury. Product  liability cases hold companies accountable for putting consumers at risk. Looking at real world examples can help you underst...

11/04/2024

Understanding and overcoming the challenges faced by burn injury victims requires not just medical intervention, but also dedicated legal support. Discover how we champion the rights of those severely injured to secure the justice and compensation they deserve. Dive into our latest blog for a comprehensive look at serious burn injury cases from a plaintiff's lawyer’s perspective.

Serious burn injuries can be life-altering, causing immense physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial strain. As a plaintiffs’ lawyer, I am dedicated to advocating for burn victims, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. In this blog, I will discuss the challenges fa...

04/05/2023

Gathings Law would like to welcome Vic Dunning who became an associate at the firm in January of this year. Vic is assisting with personal injury cases and environmental litigation.

09/30/2022

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Ian.

05/17/2022

Injured on the Job? What are your rights?

Most workers know that when they are hurt on the job, with few exceptions, they are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. To obtain benefits, you must notify your employer immediately that you have been injured. Worker’s compensation will pay for your medical treatment and also will pay you 2/3 of your average weekly wage up to a maximum amount for a period of time, depending on your injuries and disability. While worker’s compensation can be a life ring for a period of time, worker’s compensation benefits in Alabama are among the lowest in the nation.

Thankfully, for seriously injured workers, there is often a third party, someone besides your employer, who has responsibility for your injuries. This is often the manufacturer of a defective product that injured you on the job. In that case, you have your worker’s compensation claim against your employer and a products liability case against a product manufacturer. You can recover much more in the products case than in the worker’s compensation case. A products case is just one example of a third party that may be liable. There are many others who may be responsible. However, many lawyers do not have the expertise to understand and identify the third party that may also be responsible. The lawyers at Gathings Law have over 80 years of experience handling worker’s compensation claims and third-party claims for injured workers. If you are injured on the job, let one of our work injury/products liability lawyers help you get the full compensation you deserve.

Call Gathings Law today! (205) 322-1201

No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

If you are injured on the job, let one of our work injury/products liability lawyers help you get the full compensation you deserve.

04/21/2022

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A LAWSUIT FOR COMPENSATION FROM A TRUCKING COMPANY?

You have 2 years from the date of your accident. For example, if you had a wreck with an eighteen-wheeler on April 15, 2022, you would have to file a lawsuit on or before April 15, 2024, or your lawsuit would be time barred. However, you should never delay contacting a Birmingham truck accident lawyer immediately after your wreck. If the wreck resulted in serious injuries or death, the insurance company for the trucking company will have investigators out at the scene immediately. If your lawyer does not have the opportunity to conduct an investigation soon after the wreck, valuable evidence will probably be lost or changed. If you have any questions, call the truck accident lawyers at Gathings Law, (205) 322-1201.

No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

You have 2 years from the date of your accident.  For example, if you had a wreck with an eighteen-wheeler on April 15, 2022, you would have to file a lawsuit on or before April 15, 2024, or your lawsuit would be time barred.  However, you should never delay contacting a Birmingham truck accident ...

08/03/2021

COVID RESTRICTIONS COME ROARING BACK! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU ARE ADAPTING
Some hospital ICU's are over 100% capacity with COVID patients. Alabama has the highest positivity rate from testing in the United States, while at the same time having the lowest or second lowest vaccination rate of any state. The Jefferson County courts have gone back to full masking, as have the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Alabama. The Montgomery County courts have canceled two jury terms. That is just the tip of the iceberg for what is probably coming.

The Florida Supreme Court has put in place procedures for remote trials. Having just finished a securities arbitration conducted by Zoom, I can tell you first hand that we do not want to do that in Alabama.

I would love to hear from you about how you are adapting to the latest perils and restrictions imposed by the COVID virus. Are you continuing with trials with a mask on? If so, how have you changed your trial techniques? Do you plan for you and your staff to continue working at the office or are you going remote? What precautions are you putting in place to protect you, your office and your families?

Everyone in my office is vaccinated, but when anyone not working here comes in, the masks go on. I will probably have some trials masked, but I plan to take a microphone and amp to the courtroom so the jury can hear me through the mask. Of course, all depositions will probably be by Zoom,

I look forward to hearing from you.

05/31/2021

Honoring all who served. Happy Memorial Day!

05/28/2021

Please join us in welcoming our incoming associate, Rachel Leigh! Rachel will be joining Gathings Law this Fall after the bar.

Check out the link below to learn more about our impressive incoming associate!

Rachel graduated from Cumberland School of Law in May 2021. She had an impressive law school career, graduating in the top 25% of her class. During law school, Rachel was invited to participate in the write on process for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy because of her strong academic performa...