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...
Cullman County Personal Injury Blog
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...
Truck underride guard bill reintroduced
An underride crash is an especially dangerous accident where a car slides under a large truck. There were over 6,000 fatalities in these motor vehicle accidents between 1994 and 2018. A measure was recently reintroduced in Congress requiring underride guards on the...
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...
Defective medical device and personal injury actions
Medical innovations have redefined treatment plans and even the recovery from health issues and conditions. While this is a positive for patients and medical professionals, there are some downsides. Nothing is ever perfect, and when a medical device is used to treat a...
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...
Who is more dangerous on the roads: teens or the elderly?
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...
