Posts Tagged ‘personal injury’
Punitive Damages for Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know
Punitive damages, or exemplary damages, are intended to specifically punish the defendant when their conduct was particularly egregious. While rare, punitive damages can be awarded in personal injury or medical malpractice cases. Even though punitive damages are infrequent, they’re still possible in personal injury cases. If you’re navigating a personal injury case, it’s important to…
Read MoreFlorida Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims
Imagine this: Two years ago, your vehicle was hit in a car crash. Since that time, you’ve been dealing with chronic pain that won’t go away, despite treatment, physical therapy, and medications. This pain has affected your ability to work, and cost you thousands of dollars in medical bills. When the crash happened, you didn’t…
Read MoreWhat is the Legal Definition of Damages?
If you have ever been involved in a personal injury case– or if you enjoy law shows and programs– you have probably heard a lawyer demand their client get more compensation for damages, but what does that mean? In legal terms, “damages” refer to the monetary compensation awarded to a party in a lawsuit as…
Read MoreWho is at Fault for Rear-End Collisions?
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of car accidents on the road. These crashes often seem straightforward—one vehicle crashes into the back of another—but determining fault can sometimes be more complicated than it appears. Understanding Rear-End Collisions A rear-end collision occurs when one vehicle strikes the back of another. This type of accident…
Read More11 Wettermark Keith attorneys selected for Super Lawyer’s 2024 honorees
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Eleven attorneys for Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Law Firm have been selected as either a Super Lawyer or Rising Star honoree for 2024. Each year, only 5% of a state’s attorneys can be selected as a Super Lawyer while only 2.5% can be chosen as Rising Stars making the selection process highly competitive.…
Read MoreWhat Injuries Are Covered in Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury law is a broad set of rules and regulations that essentially covers any injury done to a person because of someone else’s negligence. This includes the compensation a person can potentially receive due to their injury. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to compensation…
Read MoreBrian Smith to Represent Wettermark Keith at PRG KultureCity Birmingham Race
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Wettermark Keith is proud to support KultureCity®, the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to sensory accessibility and inclusion, as our attorney Brian Smith takes part in the inaugural PRG KultureCity Birmingham Race on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Held in the heart of Birmingham, this community event will include a half marathon, a 5K,…
Read MoreBrian Smith to Represent Wettermark Keith at JSU’s 4th Annual Cocky Classic
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Wettermark Keith was proud to sponsor the 4th annual Jacksonville State University’s Cocky Classic Golf Tournament, held on October 24, 2024, at the scenic Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Silver Lakes. This year’s event was a tremendous success, with 128 golfers in attendance and nearly $30,000 raised in scholarship funds to…
Read MoreBirmingham School of Law Alumni Night 2024
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Wettermark Keith attorneys Kelli Ewing, Leia Leonard, and Freddie Williams recently attended an alumni event hosted by their alma mater, the Birmingham School of Law, on October 18th. Their ongoing engagement with the Birmingham School of Law alumni community reflects a commitment not only to their own professional growth but also to supporting…
Read MoreBrian Smith to Represent Wettermark Keith at the 2024 Bookin’ It 5K
TRUSSVILLE, AL – Brian Smith, Managing Attorney for Wettermark Keith’s disability practice, will be running in the 2024 Bookin’ It 5k benefiting the work of The Friends of the Trussville Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The race begins at 8 a.m. and will start at the Trussville Public Library located at 201 Parkway…
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