In a perfect world, nobody would die because somebody else acted with negligence. Unfortunately, people in Birmingham, including commercial truck drivers, regularly cause fatal injuries due to poor decisions or inaction. Then the victim's family must find a way to...
An unbalanced load represents one of the more common causes of large truck crashes. When the weight within the trailer is not evenly balanced or the cargo is improperly secured, a crash leading to devastating injuries and fatalities is possible. Why would such crashes...
With the winter holiday season having arrived, the joy and merriment, sometimes, become overshadowed by motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk drivers. Too many times, these crashes lead to serious and life-changing injuries and, tragically, deaths. Drunk drivers...
We've all heard about motorcycle accidents where the other vehicle's driver claims, "I never saw them." But investigators later conclude that the motorcycle was in clear view of the driver's seat before the crash. How can this happen? In some cases, the car or truck...
The rolling stop or also referred to as the “California roll” continues to be a frequent occurrence among drivers at intersections. What is it? A California roll occurs when drivers slow down but fail to come to a complete stop at stop signs and traffic lights and...
The shattered glass from your windshield and windows came spraying down on you as your car rolled over on the highway and into a ditch. The presence of blood made you realize just how serious this was. All of this happened because a reckless driver failed to stop at...
Many Alabamans have known the importance of the trucking industry in the state. But they may not have known that Alabama ranks as one of the deadliest states regarding fatalities involving these colossal, big-rig trucks. According to a recent report released by the...
You may experience it regularly, or it may not happen very often, but everyone has a time when they get behind the wheel feeling less alert than usual. Whether you had a long day at work or are running on less sleep, there may be times when you need to get where you...
As the Labor Day holiday weekend arrives, drivers throughout Alabama and the rest of the country will travel for the last summer getaway. They expect good times, but also must brace themselves for a potential onslaught of impaired drivers – dangers on any road. Law...
For decades, parents have been teaching their children to stick out their hand and let a new dog smell it before petting the dog. While the intentions for this myth were positive, dogs have not felt the same way. During the summer, it seems like everyone is out with...
