Jasper Personal Injury Law Blog
Subtle leaks of dangerous gases remain a risk to coal miners
People use the phrase “canary in the coal mine” to refer to early warning signs of subtle danger. The term stems from the former literal use of small birds to detect one of the most significant risks that miners faced while on the job. The act of mining could, in...
Why that speeding trucker could be in such a rush
We’ve probably all seen a semitruck going faster than the posted speed limit, whether outside Jasper or on another Alabama highway. If the semi passes your vehicle or cuts you off in traffic, you might get frustrated and even hot around the collar. But it’s at times...
Trapped in a mine collapse? Protect your lungs
Working in a coal mine, you already know that there is a risk of exposure to coal dust and silica. These can lead to lung damage that causes chronic coughs or shortness of breath. Today, most workers can avoid these issues thanks to the personal protective gear that...
Proper forklift safety is important at mining sites
Forklifts are a valuable piece of equipment at many mining sites, but they can also cause serious injuries -- and even death -- if they aren’t operated properly. It is imperative that companies take the time to ensure that anyone who is going to use the forklift knows...
Your delayed-onset injuries could be serious: See a doctor
There are many kinds of injuries that you could suffer from after a car crash. The impact of a crash is severe, and it’s no surprise that you could have traumatic injuries afterward. It’s important that you seek medical care after being injured in a car crash. You...
Traffic backups can cause accidents
You’re driving along at highway speeds when you come over a hill and find a massive traffic jam sprawled before you. You slam on the brakes and nervously look at the rear-view mirror, wondering if the car behind you is going to stop fast enough. It’s a frightening...
Truck accidents: Expect a strong defense from trucking companies
When you suffer injuries in an Alabama truck accident, you may choose to file a claim to acquire financial compensation for your injuries. This is not an automatic process, meaning that no guarantee exists that you will win your case. Even when you believe the...
Poorly maintained commercial trucks are a major road risk
Most commercial trucks receive very careful maintenance, as trucking companies understand the risk that their vehicles generate for other people on the road. Not only could a failure of maintenance mean a vehicle in their fleet becomes inoperable, but it could also...
Truckers aren’t always to blame for crashes
While it is easy to blame a trucker at the scene of a semitruck crash for the wreck, it isn’t always their fault. There are many things that can occur that would mean that someone else is actually liable for the wreck. Remembering this might help you when you’re...
Alabama worker killed in poultry plant accident
A 39-year-old man was killed recently in an on-the-job accident at a poultry plant in Barbour County, Alabama. The county coroner listed the man’s cause of death as decapitation. The man was part of a cleaning crew that was contracted to provide services to the...
