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Drowsy Driving and Truck Accidents in Mobile, AL
Do you pay attention to large trucks driving on a highway or any road? Whether a semi, 16-wheeler, commercial motor vehicle, delivery truck, or even a school bus, if you see sudden movement on the highway, you usually get out of the way and fast. Any sudden movement can mean the driver is not… Read More »
The Heightened Risk of Car Accidents During the Holidays
In Alabama in 2021, there was a traffic crash every 3 minutes and 27 seconds. That same year, 986 people lost their lives in 887 fatal crashes. Speeding, driving distracted, drugs and alcohol, not wearing your seat belt – all of these are significant contributors to car accidents. Those numbers increase during the holidays…. Read More »
How Catastrophic Car Accidents Affect Families
You may have noticed that drivers in Mobile, AL are sometimes careless behind the wheel, speeding, failing to use a turn signal, tailing behind another car too close, and cutting off a vehicle. Most of the time, motorists get away with these reckless actions. But then life catches up with you. A Mobile, AL… Read More »
Dog Bite Dangers – What To Do if Your Child is Attacked by a Dog
These things generally happen without much notice. Suddenly, a dog jumps a fence and heads straight for your child. You are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 800,000 people suffer a dog bite yearly, severe enough to seek medical attention. Half of these victims are children, particularly… Read More »
The Connection Between Speeding and Fatal Accidents
Many Alabama drivers are issued speeding tickets every year. This is not just a revenue generator for the municipalities. Roads are designed to handle traffic traveling at a certain limited speed. Exceed the speed, and you are putting your life or the lives of others at risk. Speeding is the cause of fatalities in… Read More »
Common Causes of Roundabout Accidents
You may be aware of more roundabout driving options on our roads these days. Actually, the roundabout is nothing new. A French architect invented the roundabout in 1877, while at the same time, an American architect was proposing a similar plan to route traffic. A roundabout is one or two traffic lanes around a… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Car Accidents on Senior Drivers
Baby boomers are Americans born between 1946 and 1964, after the world wars and during the mid-20th century baby boom. Because there were so many, an estimated 76 million were born, and they greatly impacted U.S. society during a time of increasing affluence and profound political instability. Those boomers are aging, and it’s predicted… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Car Accidents on Senior Drivers
Baby boomers are Americans born between 1946 and 1964, after the world wars and during the mid-20th century baby boom. Because there were so many, an estimated 76 million were born, and they greatly impacted U.S. society during a time of increasing affluence and profound political instability. Those boomers are aging, and it’s predicted… Read More »
Hazards to Avoid During Summer Vacation
Summertime. The kids are out of school, and it’s time to hit the road for that summer vacation. Many adults decide summer is the time to visit friends or relatives around the country. Whatever your pleasure, summertime is also a time when additional hazards risk your safety. Personal injury attorney J. Allan Brown would… Read More »
The Importance of Eyewitnesses in a Personal Injury Case
The day started like any other, but suddenly, you were in an auto accident. It happens to Alabamians almost every day. There will be an initial shock at what just happened. Your mind scans your body – are you okay? Is the other person? Now what? Getting medical help to the scene should be… Read More »