Some traffic violations, such as speeding, are illegal because they can increase crash risks. This offense is an aggression-driven practice often done for several reasons. Despite being a common traffic infraction, it is one of the top causes of fatal auto accidents....
Most car accident victims want to move on with their lives as quickly as possible. This means that when they pursue legal action against a negligent driver who caused their accident, these victims are often quick to settle their claim. While this can provide faster...
There are many dangers on the Alabama roads. That includes driver mistakes, recklessness and illegal behaviors. While auto accidents can happen for myriad reasons, one ongoing problem that seems to be getting worse is distracted driving. Currently, state law prohibits...
For many, throughout the area, they are acutely aware of personal injury accidents. That is because they are so common. Personal injury accidents include just about any negligence accident, like premises liability, auto accidents, etc. And, for most of us, we are...
As readers of this legal blog know, we commonly post on personal injury topics. Indeed, in a recent blog post, we wrote about how Alabama state troopers released the 2022 auto accident numbers for the state. Now, the national crash statistics have been released for...
At the start of every new year, the previous year’s auto accident statistics are assessed. In Alabama and across the United States, this is an important part of trying to understand why they happened, their severity and what steps can be taken to reduce their number....
Every day someone is involved in a car accident on our roads. And, all too often, an Alabaman is maimed or killed as a result. While we often focus on these physical impacts, over the past few years, many of us have become acutely more aware of the psychological...
Truck drivers have an extremely demanding job. In addition to maneuvering large vehicles around Alabama’s many roads and highways, they have very demanding schedules. The truck driving industry centers around deadlines, requiring truck drivers to sometimes put in long...
Conferences, shows, parties and hotel stays may lead to accidents. Hotels, conference centers or other hospitality venues can face lawsuits for not taking reasonable steps to protect their guests against injury. Negligence An injured guest may file a personal injury...
Distracted drivers in Alabama are a risk to the other drivers on the roads. Unfortunately, there are many distractions that can force drivers to stop paying attention to the road. Using cell phones may be one of the most dangerous distractions and certainly receives...
