FAQs
A number of questions are frequently asked of the trial attorneys at Fischer, Goldasich & Aughtman, LLC, and for the convenience of its clientele as well as potential clients and others, these Alabama lawyers provide the following information:
Do you offer contingent fee agreements to businesses in commercial litigation?
Yes. We can form a contingency fee litigation team to work in conjunction with traditional firms that handle other parts of complex matters on a billable hour basis. This is often the best approach to protect the rights of companies and their shareholders without committing large sums of money to litigation up front.
What are business torts?
Many commercial disputes involve breach of contract claims, including collection issues. However, when one business enterprise intentionally harms another commercial venture, then both Alabama law and federal statutes exist to correct that wrong. These causes of action seek monetary awards that can involve substantial punitive damages in some cases, and are based upon circumstances that include:
- Disparagement or Defamation (Libel or Slander of a Business)
- Copyright Infringement
- Trademark Infringement
- Service Mark Infringement
- Embezzlement
- Predatory Pricing (including price-fixing)
- Intellectual Property Theft
- Theft of Trade Secrets
- Interference with Business Relationships
- Interference with Business Contracts
- Unfair Competition (Antitrust Issues)
How do I know if something has been recalled?
Recalls are often voluntarily issued by manufacturers; in fact, it is commonplace for companies to issue recalls of their products so that repairs can be done before any accident happens or faulty goods can be removed from the marketplace. There are also times, when the federal government will issue recalls based upon failed safety standards, particularly when food items are involved.
To learn about motor vehicle recalls, or to file a complaint with the federal government, visit the website for the National Highway Traffic Safety Association of the Department of Transportation at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.
To learn about drug and food recalls, or to file a complaint with the federal government, visit the website for the Food & Drug Administration at http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.HTML.
If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury or wrongful death, or your business enterprise has suffered harm due to the fault of another, then please feel free to contact the experienced trial attorneys at Fischer & Associates, LLC to schedule a free, initial legal consultation.
Our top trial lawyers are dedicated to helping the injured find justice and the firm of Fischer & Associates, LLC stands ready to help you. We can be reached locally at (205) 423-8504 or toll-free at (866) 557-8504.