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...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.7 million dog bites occur each year. Even seemingly minor dog bite injuries may require medical attention, resulting in lost wages and medical expenses. Additionally, you may be experiencing...
Suffering an injury from a car accident can be a horrible experience. Aside from the physical pain you experience, there can be emotional trauma and financial difficulties. You may decide that a personal injury lawsuit is your best option – but you shouldn’t wait too...
A lot of car accident cases end up settling when an insurance company agrees to pay out a certain amount of compensation to a plaintiff to offset his or her injuries. But this doesn’t always occur, especially when the motorist who caused the accident was uninsured....
Alabama residents who have been involved in a car accident know that the effects can be distressing. From minor fender benders to accidents involving serious injuries or fatalities, a car accident can upset many areas of life. After a car accident, you may face...
