There is no maximum age to be eligible to drive in the state of Alabama. Yet, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), senior drivers aged 65 and older were responsible for 67% of car accident fatalities in 2020. One of the reasons for...
Drowsiness affects many people who spend their time on the roads. They might have trouble sleeping for one of various reasons, but when they get behind the wheel, they put themselves and others in harm’s way. Drowsy driving can lead to serious auto collisions....
Commercial trucks, tractor trailers, semi-trucks and other large vehicles on the road are bigger and heavier than traditional passenger vehicles. Because of this, if they are involved in an accident, the resulting damages and injuries are usually much more severe. ...
Chain reaction car accidents can be terrifying if you get caught up in one. Something happens ahead of you on the road, such as a driver suddenly hitting the brakes or two other cars getting involved in a head-on collision. Then the vehicles behind that crash start to...
In Alabama, the workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system. What that means is that you don’t have to do anything to prove that your employer is actually at fault for your injuries. You also don’t have to prove that you didn’t do anything wrong to make your...
People in Alabama get hurt in car crashes frequently. Injuries ranging from broken bones to amputations can put people in the hospital after a collision. Often, car insurance takes care of the majority of expenses from a vehicle wreck. Liability coverage can pay for...
People falling can seem humorous unless someone gets hurt. Some people will say that they know they are old when the reaction people have when they fall is to gasp or offer help rather than to laugh. Regardless of your age, falling while out in public is no laughing...
When you think about car accident injuries, you probably envision people in the involved vehicles getting hurt. While this, of course, is a top cause of crash-related injuries, it only involves the occupants of automobiles. People standing or walking near the accident...
You know that you can rely on workers' compensation if you get hurt on the job in Alabama. Your employer probably has a poster in the break room advising you of their coverage and your rights. You can also claim benefits after a doctor diagnoses you with a medical...
You know you are not meant to speed when driving, but have you ever stopped to think why? Many drivers have not, judging by the number of vehicles traveling over the speed limit each day. Otherwise, they would think twice before doing it. According to the National...
