Category: Car Accidents
Most people know that distracted driving is dangerous driving, but far too many people still choose to use their smartphones to surf the web, use social media, or text while driving. Even otherwise responsible drivers often feel the urge to text others or respond to text messages that are sent to them while behind the wheel. […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you likely have concerns about how to pay for your medical bills, repairs to your vehicle, or replacement of a totaled vehicle, as well as covering lost wages and other losses. After a collision, you may start to get calls from insurance company representatives right away, and you […]
Technology and automation are creeping into every aspect of human life. Technological developments are progressing such that cars could soon completely drive themselves. Consumers already can buy vehicles that have some autonomous features, like lane departure detection, collision warning systems, “smart” cruise control, and autonomous braking. Recently, U.S. News & World Report released a list of “9 Cars That […]
Car insurance is one of those products that most individuals have, and too few individuals really understand. In fact, you may think about your car insurance only when you receive a notification that it is time to pay your premium or your insurer sends a new proof of insurance card. However, not having car accident […]
What You Need to Know About Submitting an Insurance Claim in Alabama Americans must carry health insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Drivers in Alabama are also required to have liability insurance on the automobile they are driving in the event they cause an accident. This means that when you seek medical […]
Most auto crashes in Alabama take place in urban areas – but most collisions involving fatalities occur on rural roads, according to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Traffic accidents killed 870 people in Alabama in 2012, with 56 percent on rural roads and 44 percent in urban areas, according to the […]
How much insurance is enough? In today’s world, one might say you can never have enough insurance coverage. Whether it be homeowner’s, automobile, boat, motorcycle, business, life, health, professional malpractice or any other type of insurance, carrying the maximum amount of coverage can save your financial well being in the case of an accident or […]
Police departments all over Alabama are planning for a productive holiday season – stopping, testing, and arresting drivers who are over the limit. Police are ramping up the number of officers on the road in 67 Alabama counties, starting on Black Friday and continuing throughout the Christmas season and into the New Year. The crackdown […]
Winter driving can be daunting the first time you head into the snow. Preparing your vehicle for a winter road trip is a vital way to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Below we have compiled some great tips to give you a safe and stress-free driving experience this winter. Top 10 Winter […]
Accidents happen every day. Statistic Brain reports that 5,400,000 non-fatal car crashes take place every year, or almost 15,000 every day. Every driver needs to know what to do after a car accident, and every car should have a checklist to ensure no steps are missed following a crash. In addition, there are items every […]