Distracted driving is a major problem on Alabama roads, and statistics indicate that this problem is as serious as drunk driving. Even one moment of distraction can have detrimental consequences, and victims of distracted driving may feel that it is impossible to hold...
Month: November 2016
Hearing loss affects about 22 million American workers annually
Workers across Alabama and the United States are suffering hearing loss at escalating rates, and a combination of factors may be to blame. According to PBS, many American workers are developing auditory problems because businesses either do not have the money to pay...
Rule that would allow patients to sue nursing homes blocked
The passage of a new rule allowing Alabama and the nation’s nursing home residents and their families to sue facilities for negligence has hit a wall. Per Alabama Public Radio, major flaws exist in the way nursing home arbitration litigation is currently...
Trooper shortage a likely factor in Alabama’s road-death spike
Fatalities on Alabama's roadways are becoming increasingly common, and a recent spike in the state's number of highway fatalities has law enforcement officials considering several key factors as likely contributors. Per the Dothan Eagle, there have been 128 more...
Trucking companies increasingly recruiting older drivers
Consumers across Alabama and the United States have become accustomed to convenience while shopping in stores and online. Commercial truckers play a key role in getting those goods in the hands of the American public in a prompt and reliable manner.As the demand for...