Law 251

The latest Law 251 - Attorney Lacey Smith and Dalton Orwig break down the consequences of being impaired behind the wheel. The stats for alcohol-related car accident deaths during St. Patrick's Day are alarming. Check it out, and plan your ride.

We kicked off Mobile Boat Show weekend with our friends at FM Talk 1065 - Mobile Mornings with Dan and Dalton. Desi Tobias visited in studio to discuss Maritime Law as it applies to commercial and recreational vessels, and the importance of boating safety. Check it out! #law251 #tobiascomerlaw

Desi Tobias speaks to the National Championship Game with his nephew as long snapper, the importance of researching all of the judicial candidates in the upcoming election, and a few thoughts on staying safe at Mardi Gras. Check it out!

What to do if injured by an impaired driver - this one has generated a good deal of "buzz" - check it out!

Join us for this Law 251 Podcast Year in Review of 2023 safety education topics, notable cases, legislative changes, and the continual learning process to stay current. 

With the Holidays right around the corner, Tobias & Comer Law would like to educate the public about the potential hazards of defective products and what to do if they have been injured by a defective product. Toys, appliances, ATV’s, baby equipment, seat belts, even collision protection systems in new cars can be defective and cause injury. Appliances and equipment that have lithium batteries can be a cause of injury, while other products have faulty designs that cause harm.

In Alabama, there is a special set of rules that apply to product manufacturers known as the “Alabama Extended Manufacturer Liability Doctrine” or “AEMLD” for short. The AEMLD requires manufacturers to produce products that are free from defects in manufacturing, to eliminate dangerous designs, and to properly warn the end users of products of the dangers the company knows or should know.

What you can do: 

·       Report a Defective Product: Always report an injury that was caused by a suspected defective product. Contact the manufacturer or seller of the product and report it to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Individual consumers can reach out to the CPSC on their website https://www.saferproducts.gov or by phone (800-638-2772) to report safety concerns about various products. Additionally, businesses and manufacturers of products are legally required to report any defects that they discover to the CPSC.

·       Check for Recalls: Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission website regularly for product recalls and/or sign up for CPSC alert emails. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

·       Register your Product: Be sure to register the product with the manufacturer – don’t throw away that “Register Your Product” paperwork. Go online and register your newly purchased product so that you will receive any recall information directly from the manufacturer.

Oftentimes, following and adhering to recall information can remedy a potentially dangerous toy or product injury. Take a moment and sign up for the recall alerts to keep your family safe from an unexpected defective product injury.

Articles with more information regarding injury from defective products:

https://www.tobiascomerlaw.com/burn-injuries-caused-by-defective-products/

https://www.tobiascomerlaw.com/car-seat-and-seat-belt-defects/

Tobias & Comer Law, LLC, is a Mobile, Alabama-based personal injury law firm known for effective and compassionate representation for the injured. The firm has been successful in cases involving catastrophic injury and death, representing victims in all manner of personal injuries; maritime injury, wrongful death, defective products, trucking accidents, alcohol and drug related injuries, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and premises liability. For more information, please visit www.tobiascomerlaw.com.  

In observance of National Teen Safe Driving Week, Tobias & Comer Law is sharing safety tips for parents help keep their teen drivers safe on the road. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in teens 15 – 18 years old. For parents, this is a cause of worry and frustration when their young driver takes to the roads. Take the time to talk with your teens about the importance of adhering to a set of safety rules.

While the rules of the road may seem simple, communicate their importance, and establish consequences with your teen. Make sure you have outlined the expectations you have set for safe driving. And, just as important, parents need to set the example and follow the same rules.

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. On average, two children under 13 were killed:

3 Important Tips

1.     Find the right car seat (for your child, based on their age and size)

2.     Install your car seat correctly.

Before you install your car seat, make sure you’re familiar with vehicle and car seat parts used in the installation process and these important installation safety tips.

Every car seat needs to be installed using either the lower anchors or a seat belt to secure it in place, never both. If you choose to use a seat belt to install your car seat, pay close attention to how to  “lock” your seat belt according to the vehicle’s owner manual. With a forward-facing car seat, use a tether if one is available. Before installing your car seat make sure you understand the function and location of the vehicle and car seat parts that are used in installation.

3.     Register your car seat and sign up for recalls

Registering your seat makes sense: It gives the manufacturer the ability to contact you about recalls and safety notices. It’s also easy: Just send in the card that came with your car seat or fill out a simple form on the manufacturer’s website.

Find all of this information and more at www.tobiascomerlaw.com

It's that time of year! Back to School! Get those backpacks filled with these safety tips for pedestrians. It's a two-way street, as both motorists and pedestrians need to have a heightened sense of safety now that school zones are back in action with more traffic around bus stops and school drop-offs.

Make sure to talk with your kids about these safety tips and also adhere to safe driving practices.

Everything you need to know about the legal process: what should you ask your potential attorney, the statute of limitations, the different types of claims, and different types of courts (federal and state, circuit and district, trial and appellate).