Pedestrians should remain aware of roadway risk at any time of day. However, pedestrians out after dark face much greater risk than those walking during the daylight. What should pedestrians know about the risk they face after sunset? How common are pedestrian...
Our children go through many milestones as they age. They take their first steps, learn to ride a bicycle, and start driving. Little may be as stressful as that last one. Teaching our children to drive is an important life skill but also a dangerous one. The potential...
We all have trouble sleeping from time to time. But you might not realize that a sleepless night can affect your ability to drive similarly to a night of drinking alcohol. Just like beer, wine and liquor, lack of sleep can affect a driver's reaction times, awareness...
A dog bite can seriously impact a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, and they may need extensive treatment to help them recover. What might the treatment for a dog bite involve? Surgery A severe animal bite can do permanent damage, especially bites that impact a...
In Alabama, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. But this refers only to criminal law, not civil matters like your driving privileges. For example, someone charged with drunk driving who is participating in an Alabama court's...
Just as motorists depend on other drivers to ensure that roadways remain safe, bicyclists who ride on Alabama roadways depend on everyone they share those roadways with. Unfortunately, irresponsible decisions can put those cyclists at risk of serious or even fatal...
Every driver can benefit from a basic understanding of commercial trucking rules. We see these massive eighteen-wheelers on our nation’s roadways every single day. They play a key role in our economy, helping get goods and materials to communities throughout the...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is connected to a range of symptoms, such as headaches, sensitivity to light, mood swings, memory loss and cognitive difficulties. A TBI can take away your quality of life and make it impossible to keep earning an income or take care of...
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that there were over 20,000 Americans from 2018 through 2020 seriously injured by a furniture tip-over accident. Although a scary statistic for anyone, even more concerning is the fact that 44% of...
Because the spinal cord is vital for carrying signals between the brain and the body, any injury to the spinal cord can have a significant impact on a person’s life. What should injured people and their families know about these serious injuries? 6 symptoms of spinal...
