Most drivers know that they should obey all traffic signs and signals and pay attention to the road. But after a car accident, these and other traffic rules take on additional importance. These laws inform decisions about who was responsible for the accident and what happens next. In Alabama, even a minor mistake behind the […]
According to the most recent data from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Birmingham and greater Jefferson County saw 26,354 accidents in one recent year. The area also had 103 traffic fatalities, eight of which had apparent alcohol or drug involvement. As the state’s largest metro area with nearly 1.2 million people, Birmingham accounts for […]
When most people think about serious car accident injuries, they picture bruises and broken bones. However, there is another category to consider: emotional distress. Experts believe that as many as 50% of car accident victims experience emotional effects in addition to their physical injuries. The good news is that Alabama law allows accident victims to […]
Being in a car accident is frightening, but this fear is doubled when you’re pregnant. Changes in the body during pregnancy can make women more susceptible to injury. Additionally, a crash during pregnancy can hurt the child you’re carrying. This article helps women and their families understand the unique dangers and injuries that even minor […]
You’re hit by a careless driver. After calling the police and exchanging information, you head to the closest urgent care center. The staff there take X-rays but find nothing. Yet, the next morning, you can barely turn your head. Were the X-rays wrong? The answer lies in the difference between soft tissue and hard tissue […]
In a typical car accident, after a careless driver hits you, you would file a claim against their insurance company and wait. But the rules are different when the crash happens while you are working. If you’re injured in an on-the-job car accident in Alabama, the law gives you multiple options to recover your losses. […]
According to the Insurance Information Institute, roughly 4.5 percent of drivers with collision insurance coverage had a successful claim in one recent year. For claims involving bodily injury, the average value was $26,501. As Alabamians, we trust insurance companies to be there for us when accidents happen because of someone else’s carelessness. We also know […]
Medical bills are one of the most unpleasant things that you’ll have to deal with after a car accident. There are ways to get your accident bills paid, but the process is rarely simple or quick. Meanwhile, as you’re trying to recover from your injuries, you’re also forced to navigate a confusing and often unfair […]
When you’re behind the wheel, you probably give a lot of thought to driving safely. That’s great, because defensive driving can prevent accidents. But did you know that where you drive can affect your chances of an accident just as much as how you drive? This article discusses some of the ways that location affects […]
You’re carefully driving through an intersection. Your light is green. And then – bam! Another vehicle slams into the side of your car. This kind of accident, known as a T-bone accident, can be very dangerous. T-bone collisions can cause serious injuries that create physical, emotional, and financial costs. What Is a T-Bone Car Accident? […]