Distracted driving claims the lives of dozens of Alabama travelers each year and is the leading cause of crashes within the state. Research shows that a driver who is texting significantly increases the risk of getting into an accident over a non-texting driver. While...
Car Accidents
Should you invest in a smart motorcycle helmet?
Few things feel better than leaving your problems behind and exploring the open road from behind the handlebars of your motorcycle. Still, deadly motorcycle accidents remain alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, more...
How to talk to your teen about the dangers of distracted driving
It can prove difficult to get through to teenagers, no matter what the topic is. When it comes to ensuring that your young driver is safe, you want to confirm that your words are having the desired impact. Here are three tips for discussing the dangers of driving...
Accident injuring five highlights questions about liability
Even the most straightforward motor vehicle accident case is messy. A fender bender still involves police reports, insurance claims and hassle. The more moving pieces in a case, the more factors that add to the mess. The Effingham Daily News reports on an Alabama man...
How much is the average car accident claim in Alabama?
Multiple variants go into determining how much you can recover from the at-fault party in a car accident in Alabama. Because there are so many factors that impact an injured party's ability to seek damages from the other party, there is no one average claim dollar...
Should you buy a new child car seat after a rear-end collision?
Rear-end collisions, where the front of one vehicle collides with the back of another, are the most frequent type of car accident in the U.S. In fact, according to statistics from Pathways by Amica, there are nearly 1.7 million rear-end accidents every single year....
Four common causes of RV accidents
Getting out on the open road with family is a dream for many. But when inexperienced drivers get behind the wheel of a massive recreational vehicle, it puts everyone else on the highway in danger. Alabama is one of many states that does not require motorhome operators...
Do you have a sneaky injury?
A car crash may go beyond damaging your vehicle. You may walk away feeling fine and then discover you have an underlying injury. It is no surprise that some accident injuries do not manifest immediately. Sometimes, your body's chemical makeup in the wake of a crash...
How can distractions lead to a truck crash?
As you drive on the road, you may notice a truck near you swerving wildly or being oddly aggressive while traveling. These outward signs can show how distractions cause crashes if truck drivers are not careful. Knowing more about the most common distractions is...
Why texting while driving is so dangerous
Common sense tells us that it's not safe to text while driving, but it turns out the science behind this dangerous practice is even more compelling. According to research by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, texting while driving is the "most...
