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Drowsy driving can impair a person's alertness, reaction time, and decision-making skills. Drowsy driving is a serious danger on our nation's roads and highways, leading to an estimated 1,550 fatalities and 40,000 non-fatal injuries annually, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Unfortunately, many people underestimate how dangerous drowsy driving can be and...

Rear-end truck wrecks can be serious and even fatal. Tractor-trailers are large, heavy vehicles that can cause serious damage and catastrophic injuries in a rear-end accident. Unfortunately, these types of accidents are far too common in Alabama and across the country. If you've been involved in a rear-end truck accident, it's important to talk to...

Alabama has the 2nd highest fatal truck accident rate in the US Federal regulators are proposing updated rules to reduce truck accidents and improve overall roadway safety. This round of proposed Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations seeks to address trucker health and automated emergency systems. But will they be enough to help Alabama...

Alabama officials hope the new I-10 bridge can help prevent car accidents. Car accidents have become increasingly common on the Interstate 10 Bayway and in the George Wallace Tunnel due to a wide variety of reasons, including a significant increase in the amount of traffic on such roads, according to Fox 10 News. "Keep in...

Understanding a serious injury caused by negligence The most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a concussion. Usually the result of a car accident, fall, or assault, concussions can happen to anyone. If left untreated, a concussion can become more severe, cause permanent brain damage, or develop into a life-threatening injury. It's important...

Speeding endangers everyone on Alabama's roadways and is a common cause of many fatal car accidents. Unfortunately, these crashes are preventable. To help combat the problem, Alabama joined other Southern states in an annual safety campaign that targets reckless driving. Operation Southern Slow Down, now in its 6th year, is a week-long law enforcement effort...

An attorney can review your legal rights and options. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), if you were stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for at least 30 days sometime between August 1953 and December 1987, you may qualify for certain benefits if you were diagnosed with one of the following medical...

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...