If you have witnessed or been in an accident involving a truck, then you may have seen how serious things can get. Trucking accidents are unlike other crashes for various reasons. Perhaps the most glaring difference is the extent of injuries suffered, especially to...
If someone needs workers' compensation benefits, they may not currently be able to work at all or may require extensive medical care because they got hurt on the job. In general, employees can count on workers' compensation to cover them for all of their necessary...
It often feels like many workplaces center around productivity at the expense of all else. The only thing your boss cares about is how fast you can possibly get something done. This can make you feel like you're always rushing through your tasks, or that there is...
Settling an insurance claim after you get hurt in a wreck is a major decision. A settlement could have a lasting financial impact on your life, especially if it leaves you with a stack of unpaid medical bills. In most cases, accepting an insurance settlement will mean...
Premises liability is the legal term for the financial and legal responsibility a property owner has to visitors. Both businesses and residential property owners have some premises liability for the properties they own, rent or manage. Sidewalks are a frequent source...
Truck drivers have a lot of potential issues they have to deal with on the road, from inclement weather to long hours to difficult working conditions. One thing that can impact their ability to drive safely is known as a load shift. This is when the load moves...
Some 1,000 Alabama miners have been on strike for most of this year. The miners work for Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood. Their goal is to get the company to reinstate the benefits, wages and work schedules they had under the previous owner of the mine, Walter Energy. ...
You probably know that texting or using a cell phone is distracting and could lead to a crash, but what about the conversations you have with passengers? Passengers can be as distracting as listening to the radio, talking on the phone or not paying attention, so it’s...
Accidents involving large trucks can cause serious injuries or damage to your vehicle. Even a slight collision with a truck can have disastrous effects due to their large size compared to standard vehicles. This is why it is important to put safety first, especially...
When you get hurt on the job, you can count on the Alabama workers' compensation insurance program to protect you. Your employer has to either carry an insurance policy or, if they are large enough, they can self-insure to cover a worker's losses. In either case, you...
