When you drive to and from work, you’ve probably seen fellow members of the work force multitasking behind the wheel. From balancing a breakfast sandwich in one hand and coffee in the other during a morning ride to texting and driving in stop-and-go afternoon traffic...
Cullman County Personal Injury Blog
Fewer cars has meant fewer crashes across Alabama
Four weeks ago, Gov. Kay Ivey issued an unprecedented stay-at-home order to help Alabama limit exposure to the novel coronavirus. Since April 3, we have all seen traffic in Cullman County and the surrounding area dwindle. Because of the order, there are more people at...
A dislocated shoulder can have lasting effects
Being involved in a car accident is a frightening experience. You may have lost control of your vehicle after another vehicle hit it, and for a few moments that likely felt like an eternity, your vehicle may have turned or flipped or moved in other gut-wrenching ways....
You can prove fault in an auto crash in a couple of ways
As you drive to work, you come to a halt at a red light. All of a sudden, though, another motor vehicle rear-ends your car. Now, you must deal with car damage along with serious injuries.Unfortunately, a car wreck in Alabama can easily happen as a result of another...
Dog bites are more likely to injure children than adults
Dog bites can pierce skin, break bones and spread disease. Even wounds that appear minor can become easily infected. Everyone should try to avoid being bitten by a dog, but it maybe especially important for parents to help protect children from dog bites.This is...
Five safety tips for sharing the road with motorcycles
With the coming summer, many motorcyclists will be eager to get back to the roads. With the return of motorcycles comes new concerns for four-wheel drivers.Here are some safety reminders for sharing the roads with bikers this summer: #1 Allow extra following...
Crashes involving semi-trucks can be especially dangerous
When a car crash involves a semi-truck, it can be especially catastrophic. Semi-trucks weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger vehicles do, so often the occupants of smaller vehicles receive serious injuries or are killed in this type of crash.Because a crash...
Staying focused while driving
In a world where all most of our communication comes from a device only a little larger than your hand, there comes an obligation to be “on call” 24/7. At any given time, your phone can beep or chirp with another notification.Of course, the person on the...
Holding drugged drivers accountable in Alabama
Driving while under the influence of drugs in Alabama constitutes a serious offense. Damaging property or endangering pedestrians occurs while operating a vehicle while high, but the most significant injury is inflicted on innocent drivers nearby.Drugged drivers harm...
How to know if you are sharing the road with an impaired driver
Do you ever feel like you have a bulls-eye on your car? Some days it seems like you are taking your life into your own hands just driving down the road. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation, someone is injured in a traffic accident about every 11...
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