INJURY ON THE WATER: A LOOK AT ALABAMA’S BOATING LAWS

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm In Alabama, as in most states, the law that controls a claim for compensation for injuries will differ significantly depending on whether a person is injured on land or on water.  Most claims for injury on land are based on the theory of common law negligence or […]

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ATTACKED BY A DOG: WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS?

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm Dogs are generally friendly companions for millions around the world. My two furry friends, Sophie and Minnie, are the most gentle dogs around. However, in certain threatening circumstances, I have no doubt they would protect my daughters and me. That’s just how dogs can be – Man’s […]

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BACKFLIPPING DANCING FBI AGENT SHOOTS PERSON IN LEG

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm Are nightclub backflips dangerous? Umm, could be. ​When enjoying your night out with friends, the last thing you expect is to see a gun flying out of someone’s waist band. Recently, an off-duty FBI agent was dancing at a Denver night club when he decided to add a backflip to his dance routine. […]

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IF I AM ATTACKED BY A BEAR WHILE HIKING, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? AND OTHER THINGS YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY LIABILITY

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm There is nothing better than getting away from the daily stresses of work and enjoying a peaceful hike. With the warmer weather and longer days here, many people are planning more outdoor adventures. Outdoor activities are fun but always bring with them some interesting safety and […]

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WHAT DO FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS MEASURE AND WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm A functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated person to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner. Previously, I wrote about FCEs and how to prepare for […]

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ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE IS DEAD! NO ITS NOT. IT IS ALIVE AND WELL

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm On Tuesday morning, Donald Trump awakened America by tweeting “Attorney-client privilege is dead.” This was in response to his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, having his office, home and hotel room raided by federal investigators pursuant to a search warrant signed off on by a  federal judge.  Investigators seized […]

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ARE FANS WELL-PROTECTED AT MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES?

by Bernard D. Nomberg, Partner, The Nomberg Law Firm Fans go to major league baseball games to drink beer, eat hot dogs, and enjoy baseball with their friends. You don’t go to a baseball game thinking you will get injured. However, according to a report administered by Bloomberg News in 2014, 1,750 fans a year are […]

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