Tag Archives: negligence

NHTSA Proposing Change in Rule Regarding Regulation of “Novelty” Helmets
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) has proposed a change to existing helmet rules, intended to mandate safer helmet use in states with helmet laws. The changed rule, presently available for public comment, would change the NHTSA’s definition of “motorcycle helmet” to encompass novelty helmets, due to the fact that, while they are… Read More »
Alabama’s Guest Passenger Law
Under Alabama law, if you are a guest passenger in a motor vehicle and are injured or killed, you or your loved ones cannot successfully sue the driver unless one of the following exceptions apply: You compensated the driver for the ride. The injury or death was caused by the willful or wanton misconduct… Read More »