In Alabama and across the United States, the roads have inherent risks that drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians should take steps to avoid. Unfortunately, there are factors that will be in place no matter what a person does to try and stay safe. There is a...
Car Accidents
Trucks collide on wet Alabama road, sending three to the hospital
Large trucks are often seen on the road in Huntsville and across Alabama. These vehicles and their drivers perform a vital service delivering goods. Still, there is an inherent danger with them due to their size and the speeds at which they travel. When inclement...
Car accident damages and how they help victims
Car accident damages can help address the needs and challenges car accident victims face following a car accident. The different types of personal injury damages available to help injured car accident victims is something car accident victims and their families should...
Are teen or elderly drivers the most dangerous on the road?
Equal concerns, different generations. Whether you are worried about the driving habits of your teenage son or your aging mother, both thoughts seem like dilemmas that carry equal weight. How safe is your teenager behind the wheel? And how alert is your aging mother...
T-bone collision on US 280 kills two
Alabama has many miles of rural highways. Many of the intersections of these roads lack modern safety features such as stoplights and warnings about limited visibility. A recent accident on US 280 near Dadeville may provide further proof of the danger of these...
How to increase your visibility as a motorcyclist in Alabama
Due to plenty of favorable weather in Alabama, motorcyclists can comfortably put in more miles each year than fellow riders across the country. But no matter how many miles you and your bike have seen together, it’s never a bad idea to try and increase your...
4 common driving distractions that can lead to car accidents
When you go behind the wheel, it can be difficult to tune out what is happening in your surroundings. Outside your vehicle, a flashy billboard or accident scene can sidetrack you. And inside your car, you might eat meals or make phone calls, both of which can distract...
Nearby Addison motor vehicle accident requires medical helicopter
Living in our area of the country can often be idyllic. We know our neighbors, care for those around us and the pace of life is often slower. Traffic is also something that we may not often have to deal with, unless, of course, there is an accident. Unfortunately,...
Making errors on a car insurance claim could cost you
Car accidents are a common occurrence in America. From minor fender benders to multi-vehicle pileups, car insurance companies process thousands of claims every day. Insurance adjusters do their best to discern what happened in each incident, parsing through the...
How to be safe among distracted Alabama drivers
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...
