Jasper Personal Injury Law Blog
How to safely drive through a construction zone
You’re driving along, minding your business, when you suddenly find yourself entering a construction zone. There’s nothing you can do about it at this point, so it’s important to adjust your approach to the road to enhance your safety. Here are some tips you can...
These brain injuries are common in car crashes
If you’re involved in a car crash, one of the things you may be affected by is a brain injury. There are various kinds of brain injuries that can result from the impact of a crash. Some common forms include: Contusions Contusions are bruises on the brain. Some may...
Premises liability when construction crews don’t clean up properly
For many people, the term premises liability will conjure images of wet floors or poorly maintained staircases. However, premises liability can stem from all kinds of improper maintenance and negligence. Many times, premises liability falls to the property owner or...
Why truckers may feel tempted to text and drive
Driving a commercial truck is unquestionably harder than driving a standard passenger vehicle. Commercial trucks have huge blind spots. They take longer to accelerate and stop. They make large, awkward turns. All of these factors and more make commercial driving more...
The importance of proving fault in an Alabama car crash claim
If you recently got hurt in a serious car crash or if another driver totaled your vehicle and only carried the minimum amount of insurance necessary, you may find yourself considering a personal injury lawsuit. Bringing a civil suit against a driver who causes a crash...
How long can you receive Alabama workers’ compensation?
If you get hurt on the job, workers' compensation can cover your medical costs and replace a portion of your lost wages. Workers in Alabama, especially those who work very physical jobs such as mining or manufacturing work, may not be able to keep working after an...
Don’t let embarrassment stop you from reporting a fall at a store
Slip-and-fall accidents have frequently been punchlines in comedic entertainment, which can lead people to feel embarrassed when they suffer a slip-and-fall in a public space. You might worry about people laughing at you instead of the potential for injuries. After...
2 reasons truck accident claims benefit from legal guidance
Truck accidents in Alabama are all the same, right? When a collision between a commercial truck and a private vehicle occurs, it usually leaves victims in the smaller automobile suffering from serious injuries. How different can these truck accidents possibly be? We...
A look at why semitrucks jackknife
As many in Jasper probably know, jackknifing is one of the most common types of semitruck accidents on Alabama roads and elsewhere in the country. To maintain the safety of truckers and everyone else on the road, it is vital to recognize the common causes of jackknife...
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...
