Safety experts can trace a motor vehicle collision back to countless contributing factors. From inexperienced drivers and challenging weather conditions to distracted drivers and chemical impairment, crashes involving cars, trucks and motorcycles often result in...
Car Accidents
Beware of drunk drivers this holiday season
The holiday season often leaves us with a lot to look forward to. Family gatherings, great food, and heartfelt presents can help us create memories that last a lifetime. While there is plenty to look forward to, there is also something to be wary of. Road fatalities...
What type of compensation can I get for a car crash?
A car accident is a traumatic experience that can put the lives of those involved at risk. To make things worse, a car crash can also imply several expenses like medical treatments and repairs to the car. However, the victims of car crashes in Alabama do not have to...
Ride an e-bike, e-scooter or hoverboard? Watch for these common dangers
Whether to save money, be environmentally conscious or just for a fun way to get around, more and more people are buying e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards. There’s no doubt that these vehicles are enjoyable to ride, but they come with their fair share of danger as...
The downsides of taking a settlement offer after a car crash
Car accidents are not only dangerous, but they are also expensive. Because of this, the driver who causes an accident must compensate the other driver for their damages. The insurer of the driver at fault may offer the victim a settlement after they make their claim....
Study: Crash rates rose in states that legalized marijuana
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...
Does vehicle technology create more problems than it fixes?
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...
Drive safely during the 100 deadliest days of summer
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...
Why are pedestrian accident deaths on the rise?
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...
Study: Alabama among the worst states for weather-related crashes
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...
