Entries by Pete Mackey

How To Go Viral In Five Easy Steps

Imagine – you are an physician expert hired by the insurance company for a defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. You have conducted an independent medical exam (IME) on the plaintiff. The lawyer on the other side has scheduled your deposition. What do you do to enhance your chances that your name (and reputation) goes […]

Mobile Bar Association President Pete Mackey’s January Comments

There is no effective against the persuasive power of good works. – David Ball A summary of the work done by members of the Mobile Bar would impress any objective observer, particularly by our positive impact in our community. The South Alabama Volunteer Lawyer Program is putting up numbers that would make Nick Saban proud. We have […]

Railroad Crossings Without Flashing Lights Are Dangerous

Flashing lights and gates are the best warnings to keep vehicles off railroad tracks.  Who decides what to put at these crossings? The train companies have interest in keeping vehicles off their tracks when trains are coming. in a railroad crossing accident. But, instead of using the best warnings, they turn to federal law to […]