As Alabamans, we are rightfully proud of being from here. But there are parts of life in Alabama that do not make us so proud. For example, how many people practice distracted driving in this state. According to a recent study, Alabama ranks 49th in the country in...
The recent turbulent weather that moved through Alabama and other states in the Southeast caused extensive damages to homes and businesses. These storms also added to ordinary driving hazards that motorists encounter on Alabama’s rural highways. A recent accident near...
The severity of motor vehicle accidents experienced by Birmingham residents can range from minor to serious. Often tied to the seriousness of a crash is the significance of the victims’ losses. For many, significant damages may be obvious from the moment their...
Understaffing has always been a problem in nursing homes across the country, and Alabama is no different. The pandemic has made the situation worse, with thousands of nursing home residents losing their lives due to the ongoing health crisis. However, it is not only...
There are many people in the Birmingham area who work in the construction industry. For the most part these are well-paying jobs that allow a person to support their family. They are also dangerous jobs with many people getting seriously injured or even killed each...
Given the bevy of jobs that require physical labor, it is not uncommon for an injury to occur at one’s place of work. For those working in the construction industry, an accident can prove to be quite serious due to the particularly dangerous work done at a...
Not long ago, golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a serious car accident. As a result of his ordeal, Woods suffered multiple breaks to his legs that required significant surgery to treat. Reports indicate that Woods’ injuries were caused by crushing forces that...
Sometimes loved ones need care that can only be provided in a nursing home setting. Many nursing homes provide a caring and nurturing environment for their residents, but not all do unfortunately. It is important for family members to know what standards to consider...
A construction accident in an Alabama community north of the Birmingham area recently claimed the life of one construction worker. The trench collapse construction accident claimed the life of one worker according to the local coroner. At the time of the fatal...
In Alabama and across the United States, there were fundamental changes in the way people lived in 2020, mostly due to the ongoing health crisis. Even as the situation is expected to improve, there is a continuing assessment of ancillary issues that arose and what it...
