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...
Car Accidents
3 tips for avoiding a drowsy driving wreck
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...
Should someone charged with DUI get to drive without an ignition interlock?
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...
Government report finds traffic fatalities a “national crisis”
Media report after media report has discussed the dangers of the roadways after the pandemic. Researchers and reporters reviewed the data, analyzing the reasons behind the spike in accidents and finding drivers took the roads traveling too fast and too often choosing...
Most common injuries stemming from car accidents
Car accidents are common and unfortunately can cause serious injuries to the body. Some injuries are more serious than others and require specialized, long-term care. Some of these can be life-threatening. Other injuries are less serious and require shorter-term...
Hip injury pain after an accident: what it could mean
Immediately following a car accident, your body is sore and aching, making it challenging to identify any internal or severe injuries you must address. The shock of the accident impact can cause residual effects, both short-term and long-term. Hip pain from a car...
Unsecure cargo can lead to roadway hazards
There are many rules when it comes to traveling with cargo. On the federal level, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires cargo-carrying commercial motor vehicles that travel between states follow cargo securement rules. These include rules on...
Did a Toyota subsidiary rig safety tests?
Automobile consumers place a great deal of trust that the cars and trucks they purchase have undergone rigorous inspections and countless safety checks. The smallest oversight on the most miniscule defect carries potentially catastrophic consequences. Serious...
Hidden brain injuries after a car accident
Most victims of car accidents are treated on the scene and if they are taken to the hospital, they are examined and if appropriate, diagnosed there. Unfortunately, not all injuries are apparent immediately. Some injuries can take days, weeks or months to show signs,...
How do I prove that the other driver acted negligently after my crash?
Everyone knows that the party that causes a car crash should compensate their victims for any damage that they suffered. In reality, proving that a driver’s negligence was the cause of a crash can be harder than it sounds. There are specific steps that an attorney has...
