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...
Cullman County Personal Injury Blog
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...
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...
