Crashing with a large truck can be catastrophic. To decrease the likelihood of colliding with a vehicle that is six times larger than your car, it’s important to pay attention to the trucks you pass on your daily drives. Being aware of your surroundings and learning...
Do you recognize the signs of financial abuse in nursing homes?
You went to great lengths to find an ideal nursing home in Alabama for your aging parent. Everything looked great during the tour, but could your mother or father become a victim of financial abuse? Learn the signs of financial abuse in nursing homes. Educating...
What are some common dog bite myths?
Dogs usually make wonderful companion animals, but what happens when one attacks and causes you or someone you love serious injury? Forbes reports that dog owners paid out almost $700 million in liability insurance money as a result of their animals biting people....
Looking for a job after a motorcycle wreck
Motorcycle crashes impact various facets of a victim's life. These wrecks often cause problems when a motorcyclist is seriously hurt or distraught as a result of stress, anxiety or even anger. Whether a motorcyclist was planning on beginning his or her career right...
What is dog aggression?
While most pet owners do not want to think about their dogs attacking another person, most dogs are capable of aggression. To avoid a disaster, dog owners and those who spend time around dogs need to know the signs of aggression. The ASPCA explains what to look for in...
Which dog breed has the deadliest bite?
An unexpected dog bite can be painful and can cause real damage. Some attacks can cause infections, disfigurement, other health issues and even death. While we cannot always know an individual animal by its breed and the stigma that surrounds them, there are...
Teen driver-involved crashes increase during summer
Teenage motorists lack the driving experience that other drivers often have, but they are also more likely to take unnecessary and dangerous risks behind the wheel. Your chance of involvement in a wreck with a teen driver increases during the summer, when more teens...
What are the complications of capnocytophaga infection?
When you think about complications from cat or dog bites, you may be thinking about the puncture wound itself. Realistically, you may want to worry about other types of infection, such as Capnocytophaga. Capnocytophaga is a bacteria found in the mouths of humans and...
One killed in collision in Dallas County
A perpetual debate surrounding car accidents in Birmingham is the extent to which drivers should be responsible for the safety of their passengers. While many may not argue that a driver should ensure that any child they transport remains safely secured in their...
City settles over officer-involved shooting
A misconception that may exist surrounding wrongful death lawsuits in Birmingham is that they must involve some apparent element of recklessness or negligence. In reality, however, any case in which a person dies due to the wrongful actions of another may qualify for...
