Category: Car Accidents
If you’re a driver in Alabama, you may have heard of Medical Payments (MedPay) coverage and wondered if it is right for you. In this article, the legal team at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., explains how MedPay insurance works and how it can benefit Alabama motorists. What Is MedPay Coverage in Alabama? Medical Payments […]
Road rage has long been a serious problem in Alabama. A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that Alabama ranked third in the nation for road rage-related fatalities in one recent year, with a staggering 64 deaths. The study’s results prompted the state to reduce road rage accidents and make Alabama […]
If you were injured in a car accident someone else caused in Alabama, the responsible party might be evident to you but proving their negligence could be another story altogether. Determining fault in a car accident is not always a straightforward process. Parties such as insurance adjusters, police officers, and accident investigators will decide who […]
Police reports provide essential information and sources of evidence for car accident lawsuits. A police report offers basic details of the crash, including who was involved and how, when, and where it occurred. Without a police report, you may have trouble convincing an insurance company of your story. The car accident lawyers at Morris, King […]
Speeding drivers aren’t the only ones who can cause accidents. Motorists who drive too slowly can also cause significant collisions on Alabama roads. Driving below the speed limit can impede traffic and create dangerous conditions that may result in crashes and injuries. At Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., we want to educate drivers about the […]
Car accidents are extremely common in Alabama and across the United States. Anytime you get on the road, you could be involved in a car crash. If you were injured in a wreck due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to pursue compensation for medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, […]
The more vehicles and drivers involved in a crash, the more complex the ordeal becomes. Several people can all be at fault for a multi-vehicle accident, and each must be carefully assessed to determine how much if any, a responsibility they bear. In this article, the Huntsville multiple-vehicle car accident attorneys of Morris, King & […]
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of bone fractures. Certain types of broken bones are more likely to result from car accidents. Continue reading to learn more about the causes of broken bones in an accident, the most common bones broken in car wrecks, and how broken bones are diagnosed and treated. What Causes […]
Some of the most severe car accident injuries are caused by the so-called “submarine effect.” Seat belt submarining injuries occur when the force of a collision causes a driver or passenger to slide out from under the lap belt. When this happens, the unrestrained occupant could be thrown about the vehicle’s cabin or could be […]
A new highway safety report highlights several worrying trends observed throughout the United States in 2020 – many of which were likely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (AHAS) recently released the 18th edition of the Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws report. The AHAS cited several opportunities for […]