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...
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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...
Can dog bites lead to septic shock?
Even though dog bites are alarmingly common in the U.S., there seem to be a growing number of reports about catastrophic attacks. For example, according to reporting from CNN, an Alabama health department employee recently died after a pack of dogs attacked her. If...
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....
What are the signs of a brain bleed?
After enduring head trauma, arteries in your brain can burst and cause localized bleeding. As your brain bleeds, the blood kills brain cells and may cause a stroke. WebMD explains that brain hemorrhages can threaten your life or lead to long-term disability. Most...
Can spinal cord injuries cause emotional effects?
A serious spinal cord injury can impact every aspect of your life. Along with physical effects that may inhibit movement and mobility, spinal damage also causes emotional effects, which are equally challenging to deal with. In order for patients to meet these...
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...
FAQs about truck accidents
Any motor vehicle accident can have devastating effects, but collisions involving large trucks or tractor-trailers are often worse than those involving passenger vehicles. Large trucks are an important part of the economy, so both truck drivers and other motorists...
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...
