Everyone knows that Birmingham has a reputation for hot, muggy weather – and lots of it. But like the rest of Alabama, we experience a fair share of rain-soaked days as well. A recent study of weather-related crashes put Alabama near the worst in the nation, with a...
Because Birmingham has several interstate highways going through and around the city, those of us who live here understand the economic benefits to the area of tractor-trailers bringing in and carrying out needed goods. Unfortunately, there are far too many 18-wheeler...
Car designers, computer programmers and manufacturers are all working toward the goal of autonomous vehicles in the coming years. These advancements must be made in smaller technological steps, though, through the introduction of advanced driver assistance systems...
As it is in most places in the U.S., the adult population of Birmingham is split pretty evenly between men and women. Despite that parity, women are much more likely than men to sustain serious injuries when they’re involved in a motor vehicle crash. According to...
When our parents and other older loved ones are in a nursing home, we want to be sure they're getting the care and attention they need to stay happy and safe. Unfortunately, not all older adults who are in nursing homes live there without suffering abuse....
When it comes to safe driving, there is a lot for new drivers to learn. They must master all the skills of driving, along with the traffic laws and rules of the road. Among the skills to learn are things like avoiding distraction, predicting other drivers’ actions,...
If you drive a Hyundai Tucson SUV or a Kia Stinger sedan, you should immediately stop driving the vehicle and park it outside. There is a potential risk of engine fires. The two automakers, which are related, have recalled more than 651,000 of these models. This is...
In February, the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica produced a report on Evenflo, the manufacturer of the “Big Kid” booster seat. ProPublica found that Evenflo had designed its own side-impact crash test that was virtually impossible to fail and then...
A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and MIT’s AgeLab indicates that drivers may become dependent upon partially-automated driving systems. As they become familiar with the automation, they may be more willing to engage in distracting activities...
We’ve discussed before on this blog the fact that semi-autonomous vehicles may not be as safe as they might seem. While there is great promise in the technology to reduce crashes caused by human error, they are not free from error themselves. It all comes down to the...
