Attorney Dean Waite
Fortunately, the closest most Alabama drivers get to a tractor-trailer crash might be when we drive past one on the road. But even at just that glimpse, we don’t miss a scene usually so mangled, twisted and crushed. We just hope it isn’t tragic, too – but too many are. According to the Federal Motor...
Read MoreStudents and parents consumed with the back-to-school ritual often see transportation as an afterthought. However, it really should be one of the foremost concerns, as the return of buses and the influx of young, inexperienced drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists concentrated in a single area raises the risk of a serious crash in Mobile. In fact,...
Read MoreDistracted driving has become a pervasive problem on the roads of Alabama. With smart phones becoming increasingly ubiquitous, technology manufacturers are taking steps to improve and expand Do Not Disturb functions that prevent a driver from using their phone while driving. Business Insider reports that the iOS 11 operating system for iPhone—due for release in...
Read MoreThe cars we drive are getting older. But unlike fine wine or your favorite cast-iron pan, vehicles don't necessarily get better with age. In fact, a recent study by researchers from Australia and New Zealand opine that aging cars fail miserably by today's safety standards, particularly when colliding with newer, more well-designed vehicles that have the...
Read MoreAuthorities have determined the cause of death for two Alabama women found dead in Lake Tuscaloosa one recent weekend: electrocution. This type of incident, sometimes referred to as "electric shock drowning," has become an increasing concern and raises challenging questions regarding who might be liable. AL.com reports the two friends had gone to the dock...
Read MoreVictims who count on the civil justice system to attain fair compensation for losses may soon face substantial limitations. A series of federal tort reform bills could undercut the ability of Mobile injury claimants to file a claim and receive adequate compensation for losses. According to the Washington Post and Center for Justice and Democracy, the proposed...
Read MoreIt’s well known that distractions such as texting and cell phone use while driving are an epidemic on our roads. But a new study shows that the dangers of distracted driving can linger long after the driver puts the cell phone down. For up to 27 seconds after sending a text message, making a phone...
Read MoreInvokana was approved by the FDA in 2013, and was hailed as a breakthrough drug in the treatment of type-2 diabetes. But the drug, the first in a family of medications called SGLT2 medications, can have serious side effects that cause suffering for many people who take it. Normally, the kidneys reabsorb glucose (sugar) and...
Read MoreWinter is here, and as always, it brings much colder weather. When temperatures drop, many people turn to space heaters to stay warm. And when used properly, they're a great way to heat the area around you. But this same source of heat can also be a danger in your home. Each year, space heaters...
Read MoreAccording to Consumer Reports, federal law prohibits auto dealers from selling a new car that has an active recall if the repairs have not been completed. There is no comparable law for used cars. As a result, used cars frequently are sold to unsuspecting consumers without those consumers being aware there is a ticking time...
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