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...
The death of a child and injuries to other youngsters has raised the alarm from a federal safety regulator regarding a popular treadmill made by New York-based Peloton. On April 17, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned people to no longer use this...
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...
