Consider this scenario: Sarah was driving home from her daughter’s soccer game on a quiet Tuesday evening in Mobile when her world changed forever. At the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Schillinger Road, a drunk driver ran a red light and slammed into her vehicle at 50 miles per hour. The impact left Sarah with […]
A new guideline for ensuring the safety of children in side-impact collisions has been handed down by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a part of the US Department of Transportation. All new seats will have to meet updated federal safety standards as of June 30, 2025. *(A new deadline of December 2026 has […]
Every day in Alabama, lives are changed in an instant when a drunk driver makes the reckless decision to get behind the wheel. Imagine driving home from work along I-65 when suddenly, a vehicle swerves across the center line, giving you mere seconds to react. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, alcohol-related crashes accounted […]
What happens when 80,000 pounds of steel, rubber, and cargo meets one moment of distraction? The outcome can be life-altering for everyone involved. Truck accidents are not just collisions – they are high-impact events that often leave devastating consequences in their wake. While trucks are essential to our supply chain, their size and weight make […]
Electra e-bikes are currently under an active recall with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They are deemed hazardous due to a faulty rear fender that can loosen and contact the rear wheel during operation. This can stop the bike unexpectedly, causing the rider to lose control of the bike, posing a crash hazard. Tobias […]
An accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. The situation becomes even more frustrating when the other driver doesn’t have insurance to cover your damages. Without proper coverage, you could be left wondering how to pay for medical bills and lost wages. This is where uninsured motorist coverage comes into play. In […]
What Happens If You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver? You’re driving home from work, following all traffic laws, when suddenly another car runs a red light and slams into your vehicle. As you exchange information, you realize the other driver has no insurance. Now what? Without the right protection, you could be left paying for […]
Attorneys Desi Tobias and Bryan Comer have been honored with the prestigious Super Lawyers distinction, an exclusive recognition reserved for the top 5% of attorneys nationwide. This accolade reflects their exceptional legal skills, professional achievements, and unwavering dedication to their clients. Super Lawyers is a trusted rating service that identifies outstanding legal professionals across various […]
A recent trip to Cuba with a local organization, the Mobile Havana Society, is recounted by Desi Tobias. Cuba has always been a source of fascination. My mind often replays scenes from Godfather II depicting American mobsters chased from Havana by Cuban revolutionaries on New Year’s Eve 1959 or Al Pacino at the Tropicana. I […]
By: Desmond V. Tobias This article originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of Bay Business News magazine. Admiralty is the great body of law derived from statutes and case law that regulates the activity of carrying cargo and passengers over water. In a more limited sense, admiralty or maritime law defines those rules which […]