Workers in Alabama’s poultry industry are routinely denied bathroom breaks, and the problem appears to extend far beyond state borders. According to The Guardian, workers at a major Guntersville, Alabama, poultry plant were forced to risk their own health and...
Month: December 2016
Who can be held responsible for drunk driving accidents?
Sadly, there are numerous individuals and families in Alabama who became victims to impaired drivers. Drunk driving accidents occur rather frequently, especially around the holidays. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in such an accident, you may have legal...
Alabama failing to protect seniors from elder abuse
Elder abuse is becoming increasingly problematic in America, and the problem will likely only intensify as the baby boomer generation continues to age and require care. The problem should be of particular concern to those who are growing old in Alabama, according to...
Drowsy driving dangers have Alabamans calling for change
Drowsy driving is becoming increasingly problematic on roadways throughout Alabama and across the United States, and a new report is shining light on just how dangerous this preventable behavior can be. According to Forbes, one out of every five deadly motor vehicle...
Drug testing truckers’ hair remains a hot-button issue
Some of the nation’s largest trucking companies want federal approval to administer drug tests on commercial truckers across Alabama and the United States using their hair, in addition to already approved tests that rely on urine. According to Bloomberg BNA, the...