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Oct 31, 2024 - Bus Accidents by Cross & Smith

In the United States, we rely upon buses to transport people within our cities and towns, to perform long-distance transportation, and to carry children to and from school.  Each year, it’s estimated that up to 700 million people travel by bus. These bus passengers and their families have a reasonable expectation that they will safely arrive at their destinations. The term “bus” refers to large private and public vehicles that transport passengers for a fee. In Alabama, this includes:

Sep 30, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Alabama football is a way of life in Tuscaloosa. With the University of Alabama’s Crimson Tide commanding the respect of those following the college football scene, game days bring tens of thousands of fans to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the surrounding areas. While these events are thrilling, they can also be chaotic. From packed parking lots to rowdy tailgates and crowded stadium seating, the potential for accidents and injuries is high.

Aug 30, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Premises liability is a type of law that arises out of personal injury claims arising from accidents and injuries occurring on another’s property. If you’ve had an accident from a slip and fall in a hardware store, from tripping over an obstruction in the stadium bathroom, or from falling down the post office stairs due to broken stones, you may have a premises liability case. 

Jul 31, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a beautiful and historic city with a tight-knit community, but it is not exempt from having issues with pedestrian safety. With more and more people and cars hitting the road, it has become increasingly dangerous for pedestrians. Understanding the local safety concerns and pedestrians’ rights to pursue legal recourse in the event of an accident is paramount in helping to create safer communities and ensuring that victims are fairly compensated for losses. Below, our Tuscaloosa injury attorney discusses what you need to know to stay safe as you move throughout the city.

Jun 28, 2024 - Defective Medical Devices by Cross & Smith

Medical devices play a crucial role in diagnosing, preventing, and treating various health conditions. However, when these devices are defective, they can cause severe harm, leading to physical, emotional, and financial distress. Understanding your legal rights is essential if you or a loved one has been affected by a defective medical device. Here’s an overview of the legal landscape surrounding defective medical devices, including types of defects, liability, and steps to take if you are affected.

May 31, 2024 - Truck Accidents by Cross & Smith

According to TRIP, a National Transportation Research Nonprofit, in 2022, Alabama’s freight system moved 590 million tons of freight, valued at $448 billion. The TRIP report also found that 15 percent of travel on Alabama’s Interstate highways and 20 percent of travel on its rural Interstate highways is by combination trucks.

Apr 30, 2024 - Car Accidents by Cross & Smith

Dealing with the aftermath of an uninsured driver can be a nerve-wracking experience, particularly when attempting to seek compensation for accident-related damages. In Alabama, as in other states, the path to recovering compensation from an uninsured driver requires the ability to navigate through various legal complexities and comprehend all available routes to reach the sought-after goal. Below, our Tuscaloosa accident attorney discusses the steps individuals can take to effectively pursue compensation after a motor vehicle accident.

Mar 29, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

Car accidents, bike accidents, dog bites, slips and falls, construction accidents, and workplace accidents — these and many other accidents are daily occurrences here in Alabama. Such accidents often upend the lives of those who suffer from them. If you’re involved in a personal injury accident like this, you may lose your mobility, suffer chronic or acute pain, be unable to work, and otherwise suffer injuries that change your life. Even if your injuries are not catastrophic, you may lose some income while you recover, have aches and pains, and suffer from other compensable after-effects. Is there recourse when such accidents happen? 

Feb 29, 2024 - Personal Injury by Cross & Smith

The unexpected happens, well, unexpectedly!  Car accidents, construction accidents, truck accidents, swimming pool injuries, and many other types of accidents and injuries occur frequently in people’s lives.  When the unexpected happens, contact a Tuscaloosa personal injury attorney at Cross & Smith, LLC to learn more about the options available to you. The following frequently asked question will give you a bit of background into the legal world of personal injury law. 

Jan 31, 2024 - Truck Accidents by Cross & Smith

If you have been injured or a close family member has tragically lost his or her life in an accident involving a semi or large commercial truck, you should contact a Tuscaloosa truck accident lawyer right away. You will need legal representation in order to recover your losses, and it is important that you choose a lawyer who has specific experience handling large truck accident cases. We represent clients who have been seriously injured and who have lost loved ones in trucking accidents throughout Tuscaloosa, and we can use our experience to help you collect the financial compensation you and your family deserve.