There has been a 13 percent increase in the pedestrian death rate for pedestrians ages 12 to 19 since 2013, according to a report from the global nonprofit organization Safe Kids Worldwide. Five teenage pedestrians die every week on average in the United States. While teenagers in the 15-19 cohort only account for 26 percent of all children […]

Tornadoes are extremely frightening weather events because these rapidly rotating columns of air and debris have the potential to cause widespread damage, destruction, and even loss of life. November marks a second tornado season in Alabama, following the season that peaks in the spring. Alabama residents whose homes or commercial property get hit by tornadoes can […]

When you’re planning a summer vacation, you need to get to and from your destination safely. While road tripping can be exciting, if you fail to take the proper precautions, you could put your whole family in harm’s way. The personal injury attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., want you to stay safe and […]

Every year, people in Alabama and throughout the United States suffer severe injuries in lawn mower accidents. These unexpected and devastating accidents are often caused by defective design, faulty manufacturing, or a manufacturer’s failure to warn about hazards. If you are one of the millions of people who use a lawn mower, it is crucial […]

As any bicyclist can tell you, it is potentially dangerous to share the road with motor vehicles. Not only do bicyclists need to exercise caution to avoid an accident, but they also need to be aware of important laws before taking to the road. If you are ever injured in an accident, your actions will […]

There were more than 1,500 traffic accidents in the city of Florence, the Times Daily reported in January. The Florence Police Department compiled the statistics over two years. The department used the data to identify the 10 intersections where the most accidents have occurred as part of a plan to reduce the number of crashes. […]

Huntsville is a vibrant city in Alabama, and as with any thriving city, traffic can be a concern. Like other cities across the U.S., accident trends show that specific intersections tend to be more dangerous than others. For this reason, the car accident attorneys at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., put together this list of […]

As the weather becomes warmer in Huntsville, more and more people will be spending time in public and private swimming pools across the city. While swimming is a fun recreational activity that the whole family can enjoy, it is important for pool owners and guests or patrons to keep themselves and others safe from harm. […]

Car safety seats and booster seats can prevent your child from suffering serious injury if you are involved in a car accident. If properly used, a car seat can actually reduce your child’s injury risk by 71-82 percent, and a booster seat can cut that risk by 45 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]

In the wake of natural disasters, Alabamians always pull together to help their neighbors and rebuild their communities. Severe weather such as the storms and tornadoes that struck central Alabama in early March may cause widespread property damage to homes, farms and businesses. Storm damage can be financially devastating to family farms and small businesses. […]