The good news for motorcyclists in Alabama is a downward trend in the number of accidents involving motorcycles. The bad news is that motorcyclists are still much more likely than car drivers to lose their life or suffer serious injury as a result of an accident on...
Alabama doesn’t have a reputation for being “patient-friendly” when it comes to medical malpractice claims. In fact, just the opposite is true: Between 2004 and 2014, records indicate that Alabama ranks last in the nation when it comes to paying claims for medical...
When a driver is not cautious and is reckless in their behavior, there is a chance that they could face criminal charges. On Oct. 1 news about a man who now faces murder and assault charges for a crash that happened in Autauga County was released. According to the...
Commuting to and from work or school has become second nature. You do it every day, so you assume that you’ll never run into trouble. However, every time you get behind the wheel of your vehicle you’re at risk of being part of an accident. You’ll face a variety of...
You have likely heard people talk about the benefits of defensive driving. They note that it can help you avoid accidents and keep you safe on the road. But what, exactly, are they talking about? What do you need to do to become a defensive driver? The key lies in...
Some products and medications come with specific risks that can’t be avoided without impacting the way the product functions. These products, which are known as unavoidably unsafe, are sometimes the cause of major injuries. For example, someone using a chainsaw can...
You were heading home from work when you saw another driver coming towards you. You tried to steer out of the way, but they were drunk and weaving so badly that you couldn’t avoid them. Now, you’re sitting on your hospital bed wondering how you ended up in this...
If you experience a traumatic brain injury, there is a good chance that you will recover from it. However, it may take several days or weeks to overcome your sensitivity to light or inability to sleep through the night. Ideally, you will visit an Alabama hospital for...
Thanks in part to public awareness campaigns, most people know that distracted driving caused by mobile phones is incredibly dangerous. Unfortunately, all of those awareness campaigns have also caused people to have a bit of tunnel vision when it comes to distracted...
Taking a ridesharing service home is the responsible thing to do after you go out for a drink or if you know you won’t be able to drive safely. You rely on the driver to do their best and to provide a safe service, too. Unfortunately, some drivers are not safe, and...