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• Alabama crewman dies in fall from rig

  Staff Writer | July 23, 2006 2:13 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Sutherland of Concord died Friday when he fell from the rigging of the Vineyard Haven schooner Alabama to the deck. Mr. Sunderland was in his first year as crew on the 90-foot passenger vessel. The Coast Guard's Marine Safety Office in Providence is investigating the accident.

• Growing Concern Over Abusive Debt Collection Tactics

  Staff Writer | July 11, 2006 2:22 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Debt collection agencies often buy debt from established companies for only pennies on the dollar. There is growing concern among government regulators that these agencies are using aggressive and sometimes abusive tactics to collect debt even if they could not determine that the debt is valid. One couple sued a CA based collection agency after being harassed by a collector who also posed as a...

• Katrina Victims Demand Coverage From Insurers

  Staff Writer | July 11, 2006 2:21 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  A MS couple sued Nationwide Mutual for denying an uninvestigated claim involving damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. In this and thousands of other MS cases, Nationwide has blamed the damage on water and asserts the company has "fully complied with its obligations." The non-jury trial may pioneer future Katrina victims' payouts from other insurers denying similar coverage.

• Treatment of Allstate Claimants in Question

  Staff Writer | July 11, 2006 2:20 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Trial lawyers allege that Allstate Insurance bullies policyholders with unreasonable ultimatums. The issue centers on a policy-handling scheme in which victims are given low-ball settlements or are forced to face costly, lengthy litigation. Allstate denies all charges but may face a $800M class action lawsuit.

• Study Finds Tylenol May Elevate Liver Enzyme Levels

  Staff Writer | July 05, 2006 10:38 AM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the maximum recommended dose of acetaminophen, otherwise known as Tylenol, can elevate liver enzyme levels. This increase suggests the presence of disease according to the study. The lead author said an overdose of acetaminophen can lead to severe liver damage but noted that the drug has a "long track record of...

• Peter Burns, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | February 13, 2005 2:25 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  Peter F. (Pete) Burns graduated from Centre College of Kentucky in 1971 where he was captain of the wrestling team and two-time conference champion. He graduated from Cumberland School of Law Cum Laude in 1975. While at Cumberland, Mr. Burns served as the Executive Editor of Cumberland Law Review and was a member of the Order of Barristers. He was also a member of the three-person Regional...

• Burns, Cunningham & Mackey, P.C.

  Staff Writer | February 13, 2005 1:26 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

  The success of our firm is attributed in great part to both the peerless level of counsel we provide and the many referrals we receive from other lawyers. We strive to maintain our reputation as committed attorneys who manage cases in a competent, timely, and professional manner, always with an eye on the responsibilities we have to our clients and to referring attorneys. Years ago, we...

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  Staff Writer | February 13, 2005 12:27 PM | 0 CommentsMobile, AL

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