When the driver causes an accident involving another motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian, that driver has likely committed negligence. Negligence can occur in many forms, but some of the most common forms of driver negligence include: Failing to drive at a rate of...
Car Accidents
Cullman County car accident leaves one dead
One person is dead single-vehicle wreck that occurred last week about two miles north of Dodge City. According to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, the car accident took place on April 22 at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Interstate 65 near Alabama 69. According to...
Wrong-way traffic fatalities going up
Taking a wrong turn in a vehicle can have deadly consequences. There were 2,008 deaths from wrong way driving crashes on divided highways in this country between 2015 and 2018, according to recent data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Alcohol impairment,...
What are the most common types of car accident injuries?
Car accident injuries can cause unsuspecting car accident victims in more ways than one. Victims may have to cope with medical bills, suffer wage losses because of time away from work recovering and emotional turmoil because of all of the strain they are dealing with...
How concerned should you be about “drowsy” drivers in Alabama?
Most of our readers in Alabama probably know that drunk driving and distracted driving are always a concern when they head out onto the roadways of our state, or anywhere throughout the country for that matter. However, so-called “drowsy” drivers can be just as much...
What to do after an accident with an uninsured motorist
Driving in Alabama is a common activity for many people and as a result there are many vehicles on the roads each day. When people are driving, they may not always be thinking about it, but there is always a chance that they could be involved in an accident. Even the...
Some startling data on distracted driving
Each year, thousands of faultless motorists and passengers are injured or killed by a distracted driver. Distracted driving activities such as texting and driving divert your attention for only a few seconds but can cause fatal motor vehicle accidents. Dangerous...
Your actions after a car crash matter
Over two million people were injured in vehicle crashes in almost 7.3 million traffic accidents in 2016. Knowing what you should do after car accidents can help protect your safety and ability to file a lawsuit. Even a relatively minor fender bender can cause...
Fatal accident kills Cullman man
We are all lucky to live in such an idyllic part of the country, including our less congested roads and highways. Though, just because our roads and highways tend to have less traffic does not mean that they are any less dangerous. This was highlighted recently by a...
Spinal cord injury treatment costs can be insurmountable
Car accidents can result in serious injuries that reshape the way you or a loved one live life. While the physical limitations and emotional turmoil thrust upon a victim can be unbearable, the financial realities of treating a catastrophic injury can be ruinous. Just...
