Beasley Allen in the News

A New Study Links Pain Pumps with the Devastating and Painful Loss of Cartilage Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

Hundreds of individuals across the country use high volume pain pumps to cope with the incredible pain that often follows shoulder surgery. Now a new study suggests that the pumps may deliver too much medicine causing a loss of cartilage that can lead to lifelong pain and suffering.

Thomas J. Methvin Speaking at University of Alabama Seminar

Thomas J. Methvin, managing shareholder at Beasley Allen law firm will be speaking on the topic, "How to Conduct an Intake and Investigation," at The Boot Camp for Litigating an Automobile Accident Case Seminar. The seminar is being held at University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa on Friday, September 21, 2007.

Campaign to Fight Medicare Fraud Announced

Gov. Bob Riley, at a recent press conference with Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner Irene Collins, U. S. Office of Consumer Choice and Protection Director Barbara Dieker and Alabama Association for Justice (formerly the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association) President-Elect Gibson Vance, announced a new campaign to fight Medicare fraud.

Firm Settles Machine Guarding Case

Our firm recently settled a product liability case against the manufacturer of a planer infeed table. Our client, Stokes Moring, was employed at Dixon Lumber Company in Eufaula, Alabama.

Exxon Shouldn't Abandon Legal Rights

My old friend Bill Chappell's socialistic hatred of anything smacking of business blinds him to reality. He rants again against ExxonMobil, the No. 1 capitalist company in the world, and its battle for justice in Alabama courts.

Alabama Lawyers Partner to Protect Elderly from Fraud

In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Gov. Bob Riley's administration and a plaintiff lawyers' group are teaming up to provide kits aimed at protecting Alabama's elderly from Medicare fraud.

Beasley Allen Law Firm Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Our firm recently settled a wrongful death case involving a beautiful 18-year old young lady, Keely Griffin. She was a passenger in a Mitsubishi Montero Sport which was being driven by her best friend and they were returning home from spring break. Keely was properly wearing her seatbelt and had reclined the seat to rest on the trip home.

RV and Horse Trailer Awnings Case Settles

Our firm recently settled a very important case that underscores the importance of fully exploring all facts of a serious injury or death case because there may be a defective product involved. Information learned in this case is also important to share because owners of recreational vehicles (RV's) and horse trailers may be unaware of the potential risks associated with awnings attached to their vehicle or trailer.

Product Liability Case Settled Prior to Trial

A product liability case scheduled for trial in Circuit Court in Eufaula Monday morning was settled.

Governors Subpoenaed for Vioxx Cases

Govs. Haley Barbour of Mississippi and Mitch Daniels of Indiana have been subpoenaed by lawyers for people who blame their heart attacks or those of family members on the once-popular painkiller Vioxx.