Law 251

From an attorney who has worked many DUI accident cases, these are the Top 5 Things we want people to know.

Bryan Comer joins Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig on FM Talk 106.5 Mobile Mornings to discuss the emotional case that ended in a $7 million jury verdict against AltaPointe Health for a November 2019 sexual assault at BayPointe Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Read more about the case here: http://bit.ly/3LbTqoi

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll - but be safe while doing so! Mardi Gras in Mobile is a fun time of year, but make sure to be safe as a pedestrian and spectator along the parade routes.    Top 10 Mardi Gras Safety Tips  1.  Stay aware of your surroundings and mindful of the parade route. 2.  Do not touch or grab at float riders or their throws. 3.  Keep a safe distance from the floats and parade vehicles; do not cross barricades. 4.  Follow any rules or guidelines set by the parade organizers. 5.  Limit alcohol consumption to avoid accidents and remain aware of your surroundings. 6.  Attend parades in groups with family or friends. 7.  Choose a well-lit area for night parades. 8.  Keep an eye on young children to ensure their safety. 9.  Be careful walking to and from the parades – watch for cars and golf carts. 10.  Stay alert for throws during the parades to avoid being hit by heavy or large throws that could cause injury.

Make sure to start the new year off right with a few safety tips from Tobias & Comer Law! It’s always a good idea to make sure everything is in proper and working order to make for smooth sailing through the year. Here are five of our recommended items to check off your list:  1. Check your auto insurance declarations page and make sure you have Uninsured Motorist coverage  2. Check for Product Recalls  3. Inspect your boat for safety items and do a routine maintenance check.   4. Check your vehicle for product recalls and make sure all maintenance is up to date  5. Talk with your teens about the rules of the road Link to full article with checklist items: http://bit.ly/3GYrxxw

Desi Tobias wraps up 2022 with a Year in Review of impactful cases this year, and to outline the importance of being a responsible social host this holiday season.

Very topical discussion in this episode of Law 251 about all the recent I-10 accidents and explanations regarding the levels of negligence/wantonness/intentional conduct. Bottom line: slow down in construction zones!

Novice teen drivers are twice as likely as adult drivers to be in a fatal crash. Despite a 9% decline in passenger vehicle driver fatalities of 15- to 18-year-olds between 2011 and 2020, teens are still significantly overrepresented in crashes.    For parents, this is a cause of worry and frustration when their young driver takes to the roads. Make it a priority to talk with your teens about the importance of adhering to a set of safety rules.

Make Sure Your Child is in The Right Seat. 1.  The right seat for age and size 2.  Proper Installation is key 3.  Booster Seats – don’t skip this important step 4.  Defective seats – recall information; don’t use a seat after a car wreck Attend our free Car Seat Safety Check – we are partnering with USA Health to host a car seat check on September 23. Quick, free check by certified inspectors to give parents peace of mind that their child’s seats are installed correctly. Friday, September 23, 2022 Noon – 3 pm USA Health Strada Patient Care Center 1601 Center Street, Mobile, AL