Many Alabamans have known the importance of the trucking industry in the state. But they may not have known that Alabama ranks as one of the deadliest states regarding fatalities involving these colossal, big-rig trucks. According to a recent report released by the...
You may experience it regularly, or it may not happen very often, but everyone has a time when they get behind the wheel feeling less alert than usual. Whether you had a long day at work or are running on less sleep, there may be times when you need to get where you...
As the Labor Day holiday weekend arrives, drivers throughout Alabama and the rest of the country will travel for the last summer getaway. They expect good times, but also must brace themselves for a potential onslaught of impaired drivers – dangers on any road. Law...
For decades, parents have been teaching their children to stick out their hand and let a new dog smell it before petting the dog. While the intentions for this myth were positive, dogs have not felt the same way. During the summer, it seems like everyone is out with...
In a previous post, we discussed a common ailment among nursing home residents: bedsores. These are a category of pressure-induced ulcers on the skin, which can be a sign of neglectful treatment by caregivers. In this article, we discuss some techniques family members...
There’s been a huge push across the nation to raise public awareness about the safety benefits of wearing a seat belt whenever you’re in a moving vehicle. In 2017, seat belt use saved nearly 15,000 lives in motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway...
Getting injured on the job can leave you with many questions. You may wonder how you'll support your family, how long it will take to recover, and, of course, if you qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Some manual labor workers in Alabama believe they must...
Safety experts can trace a motor vehicle collision back to countless contributing factors. From inexperienced drivers and challenging weather conditions to distracted drivers and chemical impairment, crashes involving cars, trucks and motorcycles often result in...
We all want to avoid workplace injuries, but some are harder to avoid than others and can happen even without accidents. The cost of a workplace injury resulting in medical consultations and treatment can be several thousand dollars or more, but in order for you to...
As outdoor swimming season approaches, you and your children may be counting down days to get to the lake or pool and enjoy the water. Swimming can be a great way to relax and help your family get some exercise. While you may know that drowning is a risk, it is not...
