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If approved, speed limiters may help prevent wrecks involving 18-wheelers The semi-trucks and tractor-trailers driving alongside you on highways such as I-10 and I-65 may be equipped with speed-limiting technology in the near future. That's because the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on a proposal to require large trucks and…

A motorcyclist is vulnerable and can sustain severe injuries in an accident Many people in Mobile and throughout Alabama like to take their motorcycles out on the road. But it only takes one negligent driver to cause a motorcycle accident. Motorcyclists have little protection in a crash and can be seriously injured or killed. That’s…

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and as advocates for people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by the negligence of others, we’re proud to do our part to raise awareness about brain injury prevention and treatment. Knowing whether you might have a traumatic brain injury is critical to protect both your health and your…

Our attorneys reveal information that might surprise you As one of the states with the highest car accident rates in the U.S., Alabama can be a difficult state to drive. The probability of a typical Alabama driver being in a crash of any severity during their lifetime is greater than 90 percent, according to the…

It’s important for drivers to keep their eyes on the road. Looking away for even a few seconds can have severe consequences. During those few seconds, someone can walk into the road, or a car in front can come to a sudden stop. A driver who is distracted won’t be able to react in time,…

A Mobile Car Accident Lawyer Explains A new study out just in time for the holidays notes that the availability of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are associated with a significant decline in drunk driving accidents. In Alabama, about 1 out of every 4 fatal car accidents involves alcohol, according to responsibility.org. The state…

An Alabama car accident lawyer explains You know a highway is dangerous when it has its own ominous nickname. Such is the case with Highway 98 in Alabama, also known as “Bloody 98” among local residents. Here's why the highway got its grim moniker. ‘It’s accident after accident’ Sadly, it’s hardly news when a car…

A car accident lawyer reveals what to know Thousands of vehicles can travel down a busy road on any given day. It only takes one negligent driver to cause a car accident that leaves people seriously hurt or killed. An accident can happen in seconds and change lives forever. One of the most dangerous types…

CPAP Machines, BiPAP machines, and ventilators may cause patients to inhale dangerous chemicals Earlier this year, medical device manufacturer Philips Healthcare recalled many of its ventilators and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines used by people struggling with sleep apnea and emphysema out of concerns that a design flaw in the devices may expose patients…

An 11-year-old boy from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run bicycle crash believes he's alive today because he was wearing a bike helmet, according to a recent report by WBMA. The incident happened in May 2021 while Graham Ward was riding his bicycle to school. It was the last day before…