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Where Do Most Accidents in Alabama Occur – Interstates or Rural Roadways
According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the fatality rate for crashes that occur on rural roads is twice that of fatalities on the interstate. The number consistently remains between 55 and 60 percent nationwide. This is despite the fact that only 23 percent of the population lives in what would… Read More »
Injuries Suffered While Riding The School Bus In Alabama
According to the website American School Bus Council, Alabama school districts operate approximately 7,000 school buses every year. Those buses travel more than 150 million miles per year, including trips to and from school, extra-curricular activities, and for other organizations that rent a school bus for event transportation. With many federal regulations in place to… Read More »
Is There a Time Limit on How Long I Have to File a Claim if I’ve Been Injured in Alabama?
In the direct aftermath of an accident in Alabama, initiating a lawsuit is rarely on the list of priorities for injured victims or their survivors. Instead, accident victims are often inundated with medical and rehabilitation expenses, property damages, and other related charges, and are simply concerned with how keep up with the rapidly rising… Read More »
What Happens if I Slip and Fall in a Store in Alabama?
Slipping and falling in a store or place of business usually happens without warning. You may believe your situation is clear example of negligence, with the store or business owner being the responsible party, but under Alabama law, proving premises liability cases can actually be quite difficult to prove. Alabama law states that property… Read More »
How Are Damages Determined in Alabama Car or Truck Accidents?
As a driver in Alabama, you know that car and truck accidents happen on a daily basis. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, you have greater than a one in three chance of being involved in a crash with injuries or a fatality within your lifetime. The probability that you will be involved… Read More »
How to Prepare for an Independent Medical Exam
After an accident in Alabama, the injured are often directed by an insurance carrier to submit to a medical evaluation to determine their status. Known as an independent medical examination (IME), this can be requested by the other party’s insurance company and is performed by a non-treating physician whose aim is to assess the… Read More »
Most Typical Types of Construction Site Accidents
Construction workers have both a highly dangerous and an extremely important job. Our country depends on the construction industry to build our homes, our nation’s infrastructure, and the buildings for our companies. But the danger in this industry is very real. Between just 2002 and 2012, 19.5% of all workplace injuries involved construction workers. According to… Read More »
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
If you have an elderly family member in a care facility, there is always a chance that they could be suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect. This type of abuse and neglect is a growing problem across the U.S., where the level of wrongdoing can vary depending on the individual case. According to the… Read More »
What Should I Do Immediately After An Accident
When you’re involved in a car accident, your initial reaction may be panic. In fact, many people respond to a car wreck – in the first moments following it – with tears, shock, and a feeling of numbness and immobility. While knowing what to do after a car wreck can be challenging, especially if… Read More »
Distractions Posed by Phones and Passengers are Leading Culprits in Teen Accidents
Teenagers are historically the most accident-prone driver demographic. Much of this can be attributed to the fact that teens are new drivers, but a recent study has concluded that many of these accidents may be prevented by eliminating in-vehicle distractions. The study in question, conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, looked at… Read More »
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