Bodewell Legal Group Verdict Alert – $3,369,520.00 award in elder financial exploitation arbitration
On December 26, 2024, following a 6-day arbitration hearing conducted by Bodewell Legal Group attorneys Rhett Owens and Tyler Pritchard, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) arbitration panel ordered Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC dba Wells Fargo Advisors and its employee, Stephen L. Smith, to pay our client, as executor of his mother’s estate, more
Injured in a Slip and Fall? A Guide to the Law in Alabama and Georgia
What is a “Slip and Fall” case? Slip and fall cases arise when a person is injured after slipping, tripping, or falling due to a hazardous condition on another person’s property. Injuries from slip and fall accidents can range from minor bruises to serious conditions like traumatic brain injuries. The law pertaining to slip and
Comparative vs. Contributory Negligence: Key Differences in Alabama and Georgia Negligence Law
What is Negligence? Negligence is a legal concept that applies when a person or company has a legal duty and fails to fulfill it. Negligence can arise both from negligent acts and from the failure to take action that should have been taken to prevent damage or injury. Negligence can lead to liability, which means
ATV, UTV, and Recreational Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
Outdoor activities are a great source of enjoyment for all types of people. Part of that enjoyment can involve riding, driving, and using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, such a four-wheelers), utility task vehicles (UTVs, such as side-by-sides, “gators,” and “mules”), and other types of recreational vehicles (dirt bikes, golf carts, etc.). ATVs, UTVs, and recreational vehicles
Rainy Day Slip and Fall – Can You Recover?
Bodewell was recently able to obtain a significant settlement for a client who was the victim of a slip and fall accident in a restaurant on a rainy day. The case was unique in that the restaurant had placed slip-resistant floor mats in the entryway to the restaurant with the knowledge that the area might
What Do You Do If Your Car Catches Fire
What Causes Car Fires? There are a number of potential causes of car fires, most of them involve a product defect. That is, a design or manufacturing blunder on the part of the car maker. For example, Ford famously designed and sold the “Pinto” with insufficient materials to protect the car’s gas tank from being
Diminished Value Claims – What You Need To Know
Someone hit and damaged your car, and their insurance company paid for the repairs. Is your claim over? Most likely, no. You may have a claim for “Diminished Value.” Here’s what you need to know. What is Diminished Value? Diminished Value is the loss of the market value sustained by a vehicle that was repaired.
Asleep at the Wheel – Dangers of Fatigued Truck Drivers
From the heart of Atlanta to the back roads of rural Alabama, commercial trucks are a common sight. While these commercial trucks and 18-wheelers are critical to our economy, in the rush to meet deadlines and ensure our shelves are stocked with the goods we need and desire, a silent peril lurks—driver fatigue. Driver fatigue
The Obvious Risks of Understaffing in Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities
In recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, understaffing in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has emerged as a critical issue, directly impacting the health and safety of residents. The shortage of nurses and care assistants not only leaves the work force fatigued and stretched thin but leads to a decline in the quality
Wrongful Death | How To Recover In Georgia
A loved one’s death is always tragic and difficult to deal with. This loss can be even more troubling if it came as a result of negligent acts on behalf of another person. However, while legal action may not be the first priority after the loss of a loved one, Georgia law provides a way