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We call a car crash an “accident” out of habit, but safety advocates insist that needs to change. They believe that the word “accident” skews the perception of a crash. It implies that the incident was caused by a twist of fate, and that no one was to blame. It also minimizes the severity of […]
Attorney Joe King recently made an appearance on the podcast Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus. Sykstus’s firm, Bond, Botes, Sykstus, Tanner & Ezzell, P.C. happens to be located across the street from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C. on Pratt Avenue in Huntsville’s historic “Five Points” district. You can listen to Joe and Ron on […]
In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Congress passed the REAL ID Act of 2005. Title II of the act was intended to improve security when issuing driver’s licenses and personal identification cards. Under the act, all states and territories in the U.S. must comply with the new law. Initially, the deadline […]
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are widely used for work and recreation across Alabama. Unfortunately, ATV accidents happen frequently. Drivers, passengers, and even bystanders could suffer severe and potentially catastrophic injuries. Because ATVs are almost always driven off-road, the terrain could be dangerous, leading to roll-over accidents and collisions with objects. Driver negligence is also a common cause of […]
This holiday season and For the sixth year, Morris, King & Hodge P.C., is sponsoring the Driver Safety Taxi & Tow Service. Starting on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. until early in the morning of New Year’s Day, drivers who may have had one too many, can use this taxi tow service where they […]
In this season of giving, the attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., want to help Eva find her “furever” home. CLICK HERE TO SEE EVA ON THE GHHS.ORG SITE As dog owners themselves, all of the attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., appreciate the bond that is built with man’s best friend, and […]
Shopping for a new car can be an overwhelming process, so many buyers only focus on a few factors, like style, efficiency, performance, and cost. However, one of the most important things buyers should consider when searching for a car is safety. While all vehicles must go through vigorous safety inspections before being sold on […]
We are proud to announce that David J. Hodge, Joe A. King, and Harvey Morris have been named to the 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list again this year. At Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., our team of Alabama lawyers is committed to excellence in every case we handle. All of our experienced attorneys treat every […]
Bicyclists do not usually consider taking out insurance policies on their bikes, but bicycle accidents can be devastating events. People who are involved in serious crashes can often suffer severe injuries that require hospitalization, extensive medical treatment, and rehabilitation. In these cases, the victim might be unable to return to work for weeks, months, or […]
There has been a 13 percent increase in the pedestrian death rate for pedestrians ages 12 to 19 since 2013, according to a report from the global nonprofit organization Safe Kids Worldwide. Five teenage pedestrians die every week on average in the United States. While teenagers in the 15-19 cohort only account for 26 percent of all children […]
