Suffering from a blow to the head can result in life-changing injuries. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) in particular has the potential to do a lot of damage. While many people focus on memory issues or the physical disabilities that TBIs can cause, they can also...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Aggressive driving can lead to serious collisions
Many people lose their temper while driving in Alabama. Aggressive driving and road rage not only put the driver at risk but everyone on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aggressive driving was involved in at least 56% of fatal...
Is inattentional blindness a threat to drivers?
Inattentional blindness is a natural phenomenon that occurs in most people's lives at least once, and often many more times than that. While it normally does not pose much of an issue, it can actually end up a major threat in some circumstances. This is the case for...
Is this brain trauma?
When you suffer through a car crash, you will likely end up dealing with some sort of injury. The type and severity of the injuries you face will often tie to the severity of the crash itself, with more dangerous crashes resulting in higher levels of risk. Brain...
How does under/uninsured motorist insurance work?
Another driver slammed into your car recently, but the responsible party does not have enough coverage for the injuries and damage you sustained. You have under/uninsured motorist coverage, but you do not know how to make the most of it for your personal injury case....
Avoid these three mistakes after a truck collision
The highways that crisscross Alabama serve as a conduit for heavy traffic up and down the East Coast and into the Midwest. These highways are home to 18-wheelers, construction vehicles, delivery vans and commercial trucks. An accident involving these heavy trucks can...
Study ranks Alabama as 2nd-worst state for distracted driving
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...
