Category: Car Accidents
Car accidents frequently occur on Alabama roadways, and they often result in significant injuries. Internal bleeding from a car accident is one of the potentially life-threatening effects of a collision. Understanding the symptoms of internal bleeding after a car accident could be critical to your health. How Car Accidents Can Cause Internal Bleeding Can you […]
Intoxicated drivers put themselves and others at risk of life-altering accidents. Encountering a drunk driver on the road in Alabama can be highly stressful and concerning. Knowing how to report drunk drivers can help you protect yourself and others from devastating drunk driving accidents. Recognizing Signs of Drunk Driving Drunk drivers may exhibit characteristic behaviors […]
For some adults, riding in the back of a pickup truck bed brings back fond childhood memories. The feel of the road and the breeze in your hair can be thrilling, but is it legal to ride in the back of a pickup truck? Passengers in a truck bed could get severely injured in a […]
Did you recently suffer injuries in a left-turn accident in Alabama? If so, you might wonder who will pay your medical bills, lost income, and other crash-related expenses. The answer will depend on who is at fault. Alabama Laws on Left Turns in Traffic The Code of Alabama includes several statutes that pertain to how […]
Some cities in the United States and worldwide prohibit drivers from turning right at a red light. But can you make a right turn on red in Alabama? Alabama state law follows the general practice in the U.S. of allowing motorists to turn right on a red light after first stopping at the intersection to […]
Wrong-way accidents occur for a variety of reasons, and they’re some of the most severe collisions that happen on Alabama roads. How common are wrong-way accidents, and why are they so uniquely dangerous? Facts and Figures on Wrong-Way Accidents in Alabama How many accidents result from wrong-way drivers? According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, […]
We all make mistakes, but a mistake on the road can be deadly. So, just how many car accidents are caused by human error? Following are some shocking statistics about driver errors and collisions. Statistics on Human Driving Errors Causing Car Crashes Indiana University conducted an eye-opening study about what percentage of car accidents are […]
The safest way to drive in severe weather is not to do it at all. It’s always safer to wait. Still, there are times when this advice might not be practical, in which case drivers can protect themselves by learning the precautions and tips to follow when driving in fog, rain, high winds, and winter […]
The aftermath of a car accident can be stressful and confusing. If the accident occurred on private property, you might wonder how the location affects liability. Alabama’s laws on car accidents on private property may seem intricate, but understanding your rights and responsibilities can make a significant difference in how you pursue compensation for your […]
Mother Nature can take a toll on Alabama drivers, especially in the spring months of March through May. Rain from thunderstorms can make roads slick and visibility low, and the high winds of tornado season can make even the most cautious drivers get into wrecks. What happens if you are involved in an accident caused […]