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If you are involved in a car accident, one of the first things you should do is contact the police to report the accident. Then, request a copy of the report. Your accident report can be a critical piece of...

Medical malpractice claims can be challenging to pursue and prove. Because dissatisfaction with the outcome of a surgery or course of treatment does not necessarily mean that a healthcare professional failed to provide an “acceptable standard” of care, it takes...

It is possible to sue a medical provider or facility for harm you’ve suffered due to a diagnostic error. However, it’s important to note that many factors need to be carefully considered before doing so. A misdiagnosis claim can be...

One of the many challenges that commercial truck fleets face is ensuring that their drivers are safe while also pushing them to hit their delivery deadlines. Truck drivers understandably want to get to their destination as soon as possible. However,...

 Interview Transcription Jason: Welcome to another “Central Alabama Business Break.” I’m Jason Mathews and joining us today is Gerald Brooks of the Serious Injury Law Group. Welcome. Attorney Brooks: Well, thanks for having me. It’s a pleasure to be...

Gerald Brooks has always been driven by the values of respect, hard work, and fairness. As a founding attorney at the Serious Injury Law Group, he has earned praise from his clients, accolades from his peers, and multi-million-dollar results for...

For a long time, drug makers have used predatory tactics and aggressively marketed opioids to vulnerable consumers, fueling the state’s (and the nation’s) addiction crisis. Meanwhile, victims of opioid overdoses have had little legal recourse. However, a federal judge overseeing...

Alabama has the highest opioid prescription rate in the nation, and rates of opioid overdose deaths continue to increase. In fact, Alabama has been the leading prescriber of opioids since 2012, when there were 143.8 opioid prescriptions for every 100...

  Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, The Serious Injury Law Group wanted to take this opportunity to inform everyone that we are still here. Our goal is to comply with safety recommendations to keep our team members and...

Being involved in a car accident can have many serious consequences, including injuries, damage to your vehicle, and time missed from work. If you were responsible for the crash, you could also face another issue: rising insurance premiums. Insurance companies...