Jasper Personal Injury Law Blog

People who insist on using their cellphone while driving are at serious risk of becoming involved in a deadly car accident. More studies are being conducted into the risk of engaging in these dangerous activities and showing the importance of avoiding cellphone use while driving. One study in particular compared the distraction levels of hand-held cellphones compared to hands-free cellphones. While hands-free devices are marketed as being a safe alternative to using a hand-held cellphone, a study released by AAA shows that this may not always be the case.

The study looked at the amount of cognitive distraction generated by using a hands-free cellphone in comparison to a hand-held cellphone. Researchers measured participants brain activity, heart rate, response time and eye movement as they engaged in the following tasks:

•          Talking with a passenger in the vehicle
•          Operating a hand-held and hands-free device
•          Composing an email using a voice-activated device
•          Listening to the radio
•          Listening to a book-on-tape

With the opioid epidemic sweeping across the country, including Alabama, there are many moves by government agencies to make changes to prevent further addiction issues. One area where many states are making major changes is within workers' compensation with the handling of pain medications, which are often opioids.

Some states have banned the prescription of opioids or made getting them through workers' compensation much more difficult. Alabama has not yet made such drastic changes, but the worker's compensation laws do allow for employers to get a handle on the pain management of their employees who are in the system.

From traffic jams to car crashes, there are many causes for frustration on Alabama roadways. Focusing on your surroundings is vital for anticipating potential issues and keeping yourself and your passengers safe.  At The Sapp Law Firm, L.L.C., we often represent clients injured as a result of reckless driving.

According to FindLaw, road rage and aggressive driving are not illegal in and of themselves. However, they often lead to reckless driving which is an offense. Aggressive driving occurs when a driver knowingly commits multiple moving traffic violations, endangering you, themselves and others in the immediate vicinity. This behavior leads to reckless driving, which may result in accidents and criminal charges.

Severe mobility limitations can lead to bed sores. This is a major concern in nursing homes, where bedridden residents may develop painful sores if they’re not properly cared for. If you have a senior loved one in a nursing home in Alabama, the following information will help you stay involved in his or her care.

Johns Hopkins Medicine explains that bed sores, also referred to as pressure sores, are caused by a lack of blood supply. A painful red sore develops as a result, and if untreated this sore can penetrate deep into the muscle tissue and bone. People with certain health conditions or compromised immune systems may find the recovery process to be lengthy, with some bed sores taking months to heal while others require surgery. Bed sores are a common problem for people who are bedridden, as well as those confined to a wheelchair.