Tag Archives: car accident

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 »

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 »

Apps You Should Always Have on Your Phone in Case of an Accident
In the critical moment after a car crash, evidence on the scene is vital for eventually helping you with your insurance claim against the at-fault driver. The evidence available now may not be for much longer. Since a typical Alabama driver has a greater than one-in-three chance of being in a serious auto accident… Read More »

All About Red Light Running Accidents
Have you ever been behind the wheel at an intersection and seen someone run the red light? Most of us have, and you can’t help but think – what if I had been in that intersection as the light allowed? While most of us follow the rules, there is always someone who is in… Read More »

How Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Car Accident Case
Have you ever wished you had recorded a car accident just before it happened? You could see that the other driver was changing lanes erratically and driving way above the safe speed limit. If only there were some way to show others what you witnessed on the road? Technology has integrated itself into every… Read More »

Why do Most Car Accidents Occur?
You know you are a safe driver and have an excellent record of safety for all of the years you’ve been driving. That is until you have a car accident. It can happen to anyone. In Alabama, in your lifetime, you have a more than one-in-three chance of being in a car accident that… 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 »