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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…

What are your options after a hit-and-run accident? A man riding his bike in Pensacola one evening in May says he was “clipped” by a car, which caused him to crash and fall into unconsciousness. When he awoke, bystanders were helping him. He suffered ligament damage to his shoulder and scrapes to his back. The…

Roadway repair and construction season is here, and both commercial drivers and motorists in Mobile are being reminded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to use extra caution when approaching and going through work zones. In 2020, our state had over 2,300 work zone crashes and 19 deaths, according to data from the…

Studies have found exposure to a toxic chemical called paraquat – which is used in weed killers – is linked to Parkinson’s disease, a devastating neurological disorder. Known by the brand name Gramoxone, paraquat is widely used around the world. The chemical is so dangerous that even one sip could kill you. But you don’t…