Entries by David Moyer

Navigating the Appeals Process in Alabama Workers’ Comp Cases

The moments following a workplace injury are often chaotic. Between emergency visits to local facilities like Mobile Infirmary or Springhill Medical Center and the sudden inability to earn a living, the physical and financial toll mounts quickly. When an insurance company denies a valid workers’ compensation claim, that anxiety compounds into deep uncertainty about the […]

Remote Workers and Third-Party Liability: Navigating Work-From-Home Injury Claims

The traditional image of a workplace accident, a slip in a factory or a fall at a construction site, has shifted dramatically. As thousands of professionals in Mobile and throughout Alabama have transitioned to home offices in neighborhoods like Midtown, Spring Hill, and West Mobile, the legal boundaries of “the workplace” have expanded. However, when […]

How Do I Protect Myself If My Spouse Is Hiding Assets During Our Divorce?

The end of a marriage in Mobile is rarely just an emotional transition; it is a complex financial restructuring. When one spouse begins to obscure the true value of the marital estate, the process shifts from a standard legal proceeding into a search for transparency. Protecting your financial future requires a proactive, investigative approach. Experienced […]

What Are the Residency Requirements for Filing Divorce in Mobile, Alabama?

The decision to end a marriage is rarely simple, and when you begin the process in Mobile, Alabama, the first hurdle isn’t emotional; it’s jurisdictional. Before the Mobile County Domestic Relations Court can grant a divorce, you must satisfy specific residency requirements. These laws ensure that Alabama has the legal authority to dissolve the marriage […]

Food Delivery Injuries: When DoorDash Deliveries Cause Workplace Accidents

In the bustling streets of Mobile and throughout Alabama, the convenience of food delivery has become a staple of daily life. However, this convenience comes with a hidden cost: an increase in traffic accidents involving DoorDash and other gig economy drivers. When a delivery driver is involved in a collision, the legal landscape shifts from […]

Coping with Permanent Disabilities After a Workplace Accident in Alabama

The weeks following a workplace accident are often a blur of emergency rooms, doctor visits, and insurance paperwork. Your primary focus is naturally on healing the immediate damage—mending broken bones, treating burns, or recovering from surgery. However, for many workers in Alabama, there comes a quiet, difficult realization that life will not return to exactly […]

How Do Alabama Courts Handle Digital Asset Division in Divorce?

Alabama courts treat digital assets as marital property subject to equitable distribution under Section 30-2-51 of the Code of Alabama. Digital assets include everything from frequent flyer miles and streaming account libraries to online business accounts and digital photo collections. When couples in Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities divorce, the court will identify, […]

PTSD from Workplace Incidents: The Hidden Psychological Toll of Traumatic Events

The physical pain of an on-the-job injury is immediate and undeniable. A fall from a construction scaffold, a severe burn in a commercial kitchen, or a crushing injury on a factory line—these events leave visible evidence. Medical teams focus on mending broken bones and healing wounds. But often, long after the physical injuries have begun […]

The Role of Functional Capacity Evaluations in Alabama Workers’ Comp Cases

When you have been injured on the job in Alabama, the path to recovery can feel long and uncertain. After weeks or months of treatment, your doctor may determine that you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). This is a significant milestone in your workers’ compensation claim. It means your medical condition has stabilized, and […]