Products made in Alabama add substantially to the state’s economy through employee wages. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, chemical production is one of the top industries in the state, with over 200 companies supplying jobs to more than 9,000...
Month: April 2016
Is your sleep medication affecting your driving?
Going to sleep may be an activity that many people in Alabama take for granted, but if you suffer from insomnia, you may discover that the lack of adequate rest is causing you serious health problems. In some cases, doctors recommend sleep medications. However, these...
New report indicates higher rate of deaths in truck crashes
Large trucks are an essential component of the freight shipping industry in Alabama and across the United States. As such, commercial truck operators perform a vital function for the nation’s economy, and most drivers are probably familiar with their presence on...
Hundreds Injured in Alabama Work Zone Wrecks in 2015
Drivers in the Jasper area are no strangers to road construction and maintenance. Whether you're traveling on I-22, I-65 or a state highway, you're likely to encounter a work zone at some point.As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Alabama Department of...
Riding in the rain: What motorcyclists should know
As the weather in Alabama gets nicer, you may be eager to get your motorcycle out of the garage and enjoy the sunshine. Along with the milder temperatures, spring also brings rain, and riding safely may be a challenge during inclement weather. At the Sapp Law Firm,...
Driver Distraction an Ongoing Safety Concern on Alabama Roads
Thousands of Americans are killed and hundreds of thousands more are injured each year because of driver distraction, and as mobile devices such as smartphones increasingly play a role in our daily lives, ongoing education about the dangers of distracted driving is...