Category Archives: personal injury
Coping with the Physical and Emotional Impact of a Personal Injury
You are going along with your day just like normal. That is, until the day becomes anything but normal. Maybe you are hit by another car on your way to the grocery store. Your child is struck by a school bus, your husband is in a big box store when a large box falls… Read More »
Can Returning to Work Too Soon Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim?
You have been in a car accident. It was not your fault and you’ve filed a lawsuit and hopefully are in the process of being compensated for medical expenses and lost wages. In the meantime, you are healing from the trauma. There may be head trauma, broken limbs, cuts, scrapes which are all visible…. Read More »
How Do Personal Injury Claims Work?
If you have been injured through the negligence of someone else, you may have the basis for a personal injury claim. The claim allows you to recover some of what you have lost. For example, if your car is wrecked in an auto accident that was not your fault, filing a personal injury claim… Read More »
Which Types of Auto Accidents Cause the Most Serious Injuries?
We hope you are never injured in an auto accident. Between the stress of being in an accident, and much worse, injuries, loss of your property, medical bills, and rehabilitation, pain and suffering, this will be one of the worst events of your life. In serious cases, a life is lost and you will… Read More »
Who is Most Likely to Engage in Distracted Driving?
The simple answer to the question above is every person has the potential to engage in distracted driving, no matter their age or status in life. Distracted driving has become a way of life since smartphones became mainstream. We are addicted to checking them on a regular basis and in doing so, we are… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for a Left Turn Accident?
It is a common occurrence on the roadways of Alabama. A car tries to make a left turn and unexpectedly collides with a car which is driving in a straight line, resulting in injuries for everyone involved. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that left-turning vehicles account for more than… Read More »
Car Accidents and The Holidays
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) data, the state recorded 23 car crash fatalities from December 16th to January 1st, 2017. The victims included 16 car drivers, 4 passengers, 2 pedestrians, and 1 bicyclist. Out of the total 20 victims killed while traveling in vehicles, 11 were not using a seat belt…. Read More »
How Many ATV Accidents Happen Each Year?
All-Terrain vehicles (ATV) are a popular motorized vehicle that allows riders to travel off-road into the outdoors and sometimes at great speeds. Also known as a “quad” or “four wheeler,” they come with three or four-wheels, low-pressure tires, a handlebar for steering, and hand controls for braking and acceleration. The rider straddles the bike. … Read More »
Accidents and Big Rigs: How Improper Loads Contribute to Truck Accidents
There is no other mode of transportation more efficient as the trucking industry to deliver goods across Alabama and the rest of the nation. Whether transporting food to a grocery chain, washing machines to big box stores, cars to new car lots, about 70 percent of goods are delivered to their destination by a… Read More »
Kids & Playground Accidents: Playground Safety
Playgrounds are designed to attract youngsters so they can exercise, let off steam, and soak in the sunshine. For the most part, that is what they deliver. But as a careful parent and consumer, there are things you should be aware of concerning playground safety. Not all playgrounds are created equal, and some show… Read More »