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...
Different forms of birth control have varying side effects and potential benefits for users. Individuals usually make a decision based on what will work best for their unique needs, as well as the recommendation of their physician. For those who would prefer the...
Pit bulls have become a rather controversial dog breed for a few reasons. On one side, you have those who believe these dogs are dangerous and pose a risk to people who come near them. On the other side, you have those who love pit bulls and claim that the problem is...
Few products are as safety-critical for users as motor vehicles are. A malfunction in a vehicle could mean that individuals lose control or that the very systems that they depend on to protect them in a moment of danger could fail when needed the most. Volvo is...
Summer is considered one of the deadliest times of the year for teen drivers in central Alabama and the United States, with roughly 8,300 killed in crashes across the nation between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Those numbers are not random but instead expected due to...
When someone is badly injured and left in a coma, there’s very little that their loved ones can do. They worry, they wait and they wonder if their family member or friend will ever wake up again. Up until recently, doctors couldn’t do much better.  It isn’t easy to...
You may be able to file a claim if you were injured by a negligent driver while walking. Many pedestrian accidents end in fatality here in Central Alabama, and it's true everywhere else. The number of pedestrian fatalities has been going up since 2009 with no...
There isn’t ever a good reason to get behind the wheel without getting enough sleep. A person who drives while they’re fatigued can be just as deadly as a drunk driver, so all drivers must ensure that they’re not too tired when they drive. A person who has gone 20...
You know how when you buy a new car, you begin to notice other cars of the same model? Or when you buy a new top and see another three people wearing the same top as you walk down the street. The same happens with bicycles. When you start riding a bike, you begin...
The cost of a car crash is not always obvious. It can leave you with short-term and long-term costs. If an accident was not your fault, why should you pay for them? Here are some costs you need to consider after a car accident: Damage to your car: Even if there is no...
