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Auburn, AL 36830
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Playground Safety: What is Negligence on the Playground?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPSummer vacation is over, and most Alabama kids are back in school. When we send our kids back to school (or to the day care center for younger children), there are a lot of safety concerns that can keep us up at night. We hope and pray that our kids can get safely to and […]
Can Child Neglect Mean Jail Time?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPThe Alabama Department of Human Resources describes child neglect as failure of the parent or guardian to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing, education, or medical treatment to a child as well as general maltreatment of a child. Alabama law also requires people in a position of trust with the child to report suspected child abuse […]
What Happens if I Receive a DUI on Campus?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson, & Short, LLPAs if getting arrested for DUI isn’t bad and stressful enough, doing so while a university student could magnify your troubles. Not only do DUI convictions in Alabama have severe and lasting consequences, but you could also jeopardize your education, which is another repercussion of an unfortunate mistake. What Are the Penalties for DUI in […]
Pool Safety and Children – Who is Responsible for Accidents?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPWhen the dog days of summer hit in Alabama, jumping into a swimming pool is one of the best ways to cool off. While taking a dip can help you beat the heat and produce hours of family fun, swimming pools also pose a danger for everyone, particularly children. Unfortunately, a day of relaxation could […]
Your Divorce and Social Media
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPSocial media is now a regular part of many people’s lives. Unfortunately, it is also playing a growing role in some divorce cases for a variety of reasons. Although you may think that the things that you share on social media shouldn’t have any relevance in court, there are times when these posts can have […]
Can I Get Kicked Out of School If I am Arrested Off Campus?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPIt’s your first year of college. You’re getting acclimated to your new surroundings and just starting to understand the realities of campus life. You put in long hours in class, at the library, and maybe working a part-time job. When you get some free time, you decide to let loose a little and take part […]
How to Combat Distracted Driving
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPDriving has certainly changed over the past 20 years. It used to be that all you needed to feel concerned with was driving safely while getting from Point A to Point B. With smartphones, mapping devices, highly technological sounds systems in the car, and other types of distractions going on today, getting around safely is […]
Top Causes of Trucking Accidents
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPTop Causes of Truck Accidents There are many potential causes of trucking accidents, and it’s important to go into them because truck accidents are more likely to cause death than those involving smaller vehicles. This is because large trucks can weigh twenty to thirty times more than smaller vehicles. In addition, due to their large […]
Can I Carry A Concealed Weapon on the Auburn University Campus?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPWith the recurring shootings on school and college campuses in recent years some favor the right to carry a concealed weapon on campuses while others feel more gun restrictions are necessary. As the topic has been addressed, certain states have allowed students to carry a concealed weapon, while others have banned students, faculty and others […]