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Drivers may owe a duty of care to others sharing the road, but even that mutual responsibility may not be enough to protect motorcyclists. Unfortunately, when a motorcycle collides with a larger motor vehicle, size often dictates the outcome. Even with a helmet, the...
The potential consequences of drinking and driving are well-known. However, people still make the decision to get behind the wheel of a car after consuming alcohol, causing alcohol-related crashes. Unfortunately, a reckless decision such as this can leave other...
With the official kickoff of the holiday season upon us, some shoppers may find themselves defending against the unsafe habits of other drivers on Alabama's roads and highways. Unfortunately, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that...
With the upcoming holiday season, drivers should think about how to stay safe during their travels. Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration shows that people in Alabama are among the most likely in...
Although drivers may consider themselves to be safe behind the wheel, a recent story reminds us that negligence can surface in unexpected ways.Specifically, an assistant district attorney in Blount County, Alabama was arrested for driving under the influence in the...
Alabama authorities seem to continually step up their aggressive enforcement and prosecution of drunk driving laws, and for good reason. The human cost alone of drunk driving crashes is immeasurable, resulting in avoidable injuries or even wrongful deaths. Yet as a...
No matter how carefully we drive, not all car accidents are preventable. There are some factors we simply cannot control. If you are in an accident, however, you can control how you handle the situation.It's important to know what steps to take after a car accident....
For many years the number of people who die in the United States in car crashes has been dropping. Credit for the substantial decline is often given to improvements in vehicle engineering, road design, emergency room care and road safety laws. The problem is those...
Alabama drivers may be aware of the threat to their personal safety posed by drunk drivers, but a recent article warns of a new menace on the state’s roads and highways.Specifically, driving under the influence of drugs may be contributing to a rising number of...
Although some driver errors may be unavoidable, it is hard to sympathize with a drunk driver whose negligence caused serious or fatal injuries to others on the road.Alabama recently participated in a campaign against drunk driving, called Hands Across the Border. Six...
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