Technology appears to be both a blessing and a curse to Alabama drivers. Handheld devices have proven to be a tempting distraction behind the wheel, prompting lawmakers to pass laws banning such technology-related behaviors as laws texting and driving. On the other...
Month: February 2016
Cullman County $4.5 Million Verdict
A Cullman County jury this afternoon returned a verdict in favor of the family of a woman who died as a result of a car crash with a police vehicle. The family was represented by MRB attorneys David Marsh and Rip Andrews and Cullman attorney Gaynor St. John.On the...
Drones are not just toys; they present real hazards
Drones, also referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are popular devices with children and adults. They are also used by some businesses to carry out tasks. As they grow in popularity, however, their potential for causing serious injuries is becoming...
Traumatic brain injury may trigger sleep disturbances
As a personal injury firm that focuses on brain injuries, we caution against underestimating the impact of head trauma. Even if initial symptoms seem mild, a traumatic brain injury may develop into long-term difficulties. In fact, a recent study found yet another...
Adequate compensation is critical after a brain injury
The notorious case involving Ethan Couch, the teen who was sentenced only to probation and rehab after killing and injuring several people while driving drunk, highlights the need for brain injury victims and their families to receive compensation that covers all of...
Are cell phones causing a spike in traffic deaths?
A recent statistic bears some bad news: Traffic deaths in the United States rose over nine percent in the first three quarters of last year. The cause was not specifically identified. Given the ubiquitous nature of cell phones, however, it may be a smart bet to assume...
Construction accident may prompt wrongful death claim
Are employees in certain industries more at risk of suffering brain injuries? Perhaps the most obvious example is professional football players, who routinely experience head trauma from tackles. Yet a recent crane collapse also illustrates how dangerous the...
Do traditional nursing home designs encourage neglect?
Could poor planning rise to the level of nursing home neglect or abuse? Bill Thomas, a former director of a nursing home facility, might agree with that conclusion.Thomas started an organization called The Eden Alternative that seeks to transform nursing homes from...
A new traffic signal aims to make Alabama drivers safer
Alabama is releasing a new type of traffic signal in the hopes that it will reduce traffic accidents. It is a flashing yellow left-turn arrow that will be installed in high-traffic intersections throughout the state.The flashing yellow arrow means that you can turn,...
The private sector takes a stab at improving truck driver safety
Federal regulators aren’t the only ones who can take a proactive approach to minimizing truck accidents. The 12th largest commercial trucking company in America, U.S. Xpress, recently announced it would reward safe driving records among its employees with a pay...
