Car accidents are not only dangerous, but they are also expensive. Because of this, the driver who causes an accident must compensate the other driver for their damages. The insurer of the driver at fault may offer the victim a settlement after they make their claim....
Even the slightest blunder by a car driver can lead to serious or even fatal injuries to a motorcyclist. Making a left turn in front of a motorcycle is among those blunders that occur when drivers make assumptions. What kind of assumptions? That the motorcycle is not...
Birmingham sits at a crossroads of sorts, with interstate highways cutting through and around our city in every direction. To the east is Atlanta and to the west, Tupelo and Starkville. Drive to the south and you’ll find Montgomery. To the north sits Huntsville – and...
When a negligent driver causes a serious car accident in Birmingham, finding out exactly what they did that led to the crash is usually fairly simple. For example, the police might find that the driver was over the legal limit for alcohol or that they were texting on...
Attitudes across the U.S. have shifted dramatically on marijuana use in recent years. A Pew Research poll released in April found that a whopping 91 percent of American adults favor either medical marijuana legalization or legalization of both medical marijuana and...
As technological advances continue to pile up to improve the safety of vehicle occupants, some advancements seem to be working across purposes. The introduction of numerous advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as blind spot monitoring, brake assist and...
The summer season is the time of year that sees a considerable increase in road traffic. Road trips, vacations, and more teen drivers out of school all contribute to the increase in drivers on the road and the accidents that come with it. Because the rise primarily...
One of the advantages of living in Alabama is that if you enjoy taking an early morning walk, you often can do that in favorable weather. Many people like to get out and walk for exercise. Dog owners often take their pets for a walk every day. Some people even decide...
Manufacturing plays an important role in Alabama’s economy and those products must be transported to markets around the country. That is why you see so many big-rig trucks hauling freight along the state’s roads and highways. But with the ubiquitous presence of these...
Marsh, Rickard & Bryan attorney Richard Riley has been recognized nationally for his skills as an appellate attorney. The Pound Civil Justice Institute has chosen Richard to receive the 2021 Appellate Advocacy Award for his work on a particularly challenging...
