The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., announced today that three of its attorneys have again been recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers – including David J. Hodge, Joe A. King, Jr., and Harvey B. Morris. In addition, Hodge was included on the Super Lawyers list of the Top 50 Attorneys in Alabama. Super […]

A coup-contrecoup brain injury occurs when the brain suffers damage on two opposite sides by shifting back and forth within the skull. The initial impact site is the coup, and the secondary impact site on the opposite side of the brain is the contrecoup. Coup-contrecoup injuries are common in situations where a person experiences a […]

Are you wondering who is at fault and who will pay for your injuries after a chain-reaction car crash in Huntsville, Alabama? Determining responsibility for these accidents can be challenging, especially when multiple drivers are involved. Sorting out the details and understanding your rights is essential for protecting yourself and demanding the compensation you deserve. […]

Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is pleased to announce that four of our North Alabama personal injury law firm’s attorneys have been selected for the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including two attorneys who were chosen as “Lawyer of the Year” in separate practice areas. Attorney Joe A. King, Jr., has been […]

For some adults, riding in the back of a pickup truck bed brings back fond childhood memories. The feel of the road and the breeze in your hair can be thrilling, but is it legal to ride in the back of a pickup truck?   Passengers in a truck bed could get severely injured in a […]

If you suffered a personal injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company. Depending on the accident that hurt you, it could be an auto insurance, homeowner’s insurance, renter’s insurance, or business liability insurance claim. While your lawyer works to resolve your case and secure financial compensation, […]

It’s challenging to say what percentage of backing-up accidents involve large trucks, as safety agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) don’t provide detailed data on backing accidents. However, the Alabama Department of Transportation has some useful backing accident statistics. A recent report indicates that 442 truck crashes in one year (roughly 4.2 […]

The law firm of Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. is pleased to announce Foster Gregory has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Foster graduated from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia and completed much of his final year of law school as a transient student at Vanderbilt University School of Law. He […]

Some cities in the United States and worldwide prohibit drivers from turning right at a red light. But can you make a right turn on red in Alabama? Alabama state law follows the general practice in the U.S. of allowing motorists to turn right on a red light after first stopping at the intersection to […]

It’s important to always keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front of you in traffic. When you don’t, your risk of getting in an accident goes up. But this is especially true when driving behind a large commercial truck. Failure to maintain a safe following distance can lead to potentially catastrophic accidents that […]