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...
Recent severe weather adds to driving hazards
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...
Not every motor vehicle accident claim should be settled
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...
Workers’ compensation can be vital after a construction accident
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...
Crush injuries are a serious possibility in motor vehicle accidents
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...
Motor vehicle accidents deadlier in 2020, stoking worry for 2021
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...
The costs of a spinal cord injury can be enormous
Car accidents can cause just about every kind of injury you can imagine. That means that some people suffer only a few bruises or minor cuts, while others are so badly hurt that they’re left disabled. Amongst those in the latter category are those who have suffered a...
Alabama two-vehicle accident kills one
An accident in a community near Birmingham left 1 person dead. Authorities will need to continue to search for the driver of the other vehicle, as he ran away from the scene of the accident before law enforcement arrived. Authorities said that the accident happened on...
How do wrongful death claims differ from criminal proceedings?
Losing a loved one due to an act of violence is tragic and unexpectedly cuts a life short. When a person in the Birmingham area loses a loved one due to a criminal act, they may have a remedy in civil law through a wrongful death claim. When can a wrongful death claim...
What are the four most common types of vehicle collisions?
Motor vehicle collisions can occur on highways, city streets and county roads. Depending on numerous factors, these crashes can leave vehicle occupants struggling with broken bones, head trauma, paralysis or amputation. The type of collision itself can lead to...
