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HAR Featured in Shop Pike Road: Hiring an Attorney for Your Injury Case

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:06:35 GMT

Ray Hawthorne Contributes to Shop Pike Road

When facing the challenging and often overwhelming task of hiring an attorney for your injury case, it’s crucial to make an informed decision.Your choice of legal representation can significantly impact the outcome of your case and the compensation you receive.

Click below to read some vital factors to consider when selecting an attorney.

HAR Featured in Shop Pike Road: Pike Road is Togetherness To Local Attorney

Mon, 01 May 2023 14:06:16 GMT

Ray Hawthorne has been featured in Shop Pike Road!

"Ray Hawthorne has lived in and been actively involved in the Town of Pike Road for almost 13 years.

Ray started practicing law as an Assistant District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Alabama in 2010. In 2015, Ray transitioned his practice to civil litigation and ultimately started his firm in 2022 with partners Thomas Atchison (Selma) and Rob Riddle (Prattville). Today, the firm Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle, LLC , provides legal representation for personal injury claims and other general civil litigation focused in Central Alabama, but also throughout the entire State.

Ray says HAR Legal provides personal service to their clients and is accessible to their clients while working hard to gain real results for their clients. He and the other attorneys at the firm pride themselves on not only being excellent advocates for their clients, but also on being involved in the community in meaningful ways."

Health Insurance & Car Wrecks

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:10:10 GMT

How Your Car Insurance Could Prevent Medical Care

It is important to remember that if you are injured in a car wreck that you seek the appropriate medical care immediately, whether that means a trip to the ER, a visit to an Urgent Care, or an appointment with your primary care physician. Unfortunately, certain medical providers may attempt to submit your bill to an auto insurance carrier opposed to your health insurance carrier, sometimes leaving you to personally pay the bill in full. In some instances, these medical providers wrongfully and even intentionally fail to submit your bills to health insurance. When dealing with the trauma from injuries sustained in a collision, we know that medical bills can be difficult and frustrating to navigate.

I f you're having trouble dealing with medical bills related to a car wreck, the attorneys and staff at Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle are experienced in alleviating those issues and ensuring your medical bills are filed and handled appropriately. Please give us a call at (334) 676-3696 or send us a email at office@HARlegal.com for a free case evaluation. For more information on the recent trend of medical providers attempting to use third-party insurance, click the link below.

Dangerous RV's

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:33:21 GMT

Poorly-Manufactured RV's Causing Injuries & Death

During the recent pandemic, a number of families turned to the open road as a welcomed escape from the COVID lock-downs, purchasing RV's and mobile homes as a way to travel, get outdoors, and see the country. However, due to the ever-increasing demand for RV's and mobile homes during the pandemic, manufactures cut corners by providing sub-standard, dangerous, and defective RV's assembled by overworked and underpaid employees in an effort to maximize their profits. As a result of poor RV quality, multiple recalls have been issued and consumers have suffered, both physically and financially.

If you've been injured as a result of a defective or poorly-manufactured RV, the lawyers at Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle can help. Please give us a call at (334) 676-3696 or send us a email at office@HARlegal.com for a free case evaluation. For more information about defective and recalled RVs, check out the information below.

Distracted Driving

ray@HARlegal.com (Ray Hawthorne) — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 19:36:12 GMT

Distracted Drivers - A Leading Cause of Crashes

We hear it all the time, the phrase "distracted driving." Well, that's because distracted driving affects all of us. Whether it's talking on the phone, changing or charging a bluetooth device, eating/drinking, or worst of all, texting-and-driving - all of these actions and distractions, when done behind the wheel, can have catastrophic consequences for every other driver on the road. In fact, in 2020 alone, over 3,000 people were killed across the United States due to the carelessness and recklessness of distracted drivers.

If you've been injured by a distracted driver, the lawyers at Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle can help. Please give us a call at (334) 676-3696 or send us a email at office@HARlegal.com for a free case evaluation. For more distracted driving information and statistics, check out the information below.

What is a Conservatorship?

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:58:56 GMT

Conservatorships & Guardianships Explained

Having a loved one incapacitated due to a personal injury from a car accident or third-party incident is catastrophic. Not having access to settlement funds stemming from a personal injury suit puts undue stress upon the caretakers and family. It is important to have a Guardian and/or Conservator appointed by the Probate Court to manage any assets stemming from a personal injury matter.

The attorneys at Hawthorne, Atchison Riddle Law Group, LLC are equipped to file the appropriate documents in Probate Court if necessary. Please click below for more information on Guardianship and Conservatorship in Alabama.

Injured in Alabama?

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:32:10 GMT

Helpful Tips If You've Been Injured in Alabama

At Hawthorne, Atchison and Riddle, we want our clients to be fully informed on the process when pursuing their personal injury claim. We can assist clients from the date of the accident, through treatment, and certainly, all the way through trial.

Below is an article that provides a very general overview of what you may expect. However, every case has it’s own intricacies, and that is where our team can best serve your individual needs.

If you have been injured in an accident, and it was not your fault, please give Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle a call. We have a full team of seasoned lawyers to fill your needs throughout the River Region and Alabama.

Help with Insurance?

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:39:59 GMT

Insurance Claims Can Be Difficult - We Can Help

Did you know that State Farm recently agreed to a class action settlement related to thousands of property damage claims across Alabama? The lawsuit alleged that State Farm employed tactics to depreciate the cost of labor on property damage repairs in an attempt to underpay—and sometimes avoid paying completely—claims made by its customers. Insurance claims can be time consuming, complex, and often lead to extensive litigation.

Should you find yourself in need of assistance on an insurance claim, the lawyers at Hawthorne, Atchison & Riddle are here to help. For more information on the class action settlement discussed above, you can click below for more info.