Category: Car Accidents
While roundabouts and traffic circles can help improve traffic flow, they can be intimidating and confusing for drivers who are not used to them. This article explores Alabama’s rules concerning traffic circles, how failing to follow them can lead to accidents, and what you can do if you find yourself in a traffic circle crash. […]
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 […]
Did you know that Alabama law requires you to report to law enforcement any car accident that is more serious than a fender bender? A police report documenting the accident will be important if you need to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit after a car crash. If the driver who caused the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drunk Driving at 138 mph Results in Deadly Accident in Mobile, Alabama August 20, 2020 | Mobile, Alabama The father of a 24-year-old medical student who was killed in a Mobile wreck is suing the driver for her wrongful death. Harold Thomas, the father of Samantha Thomas, filed a lawsuit on August 26, 2020 in […]
We call a car crash an “accident” out of habit, but safety advocates insist that needs to change. They believe that the word “accident” skews the perception of a crash. It implies that the incident was caused by a twist of fate, and that no one was to blame. It also minimizes the severity of […]