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You never expect it, but suddenly, you’re surrounded by cones, flashing lights, and the aftermath of a crash in the middle of a construction zone. Sirens are in the distance. Traffic is piling up. And you’re not sure what to do next. Being in a car accident is overwhelming, but when it happens in a […]

Back-to-school season brings more than just new backpacks and morning routines; it also marks a sharp rise in traffic hazards around schools and bus stops. Crowded streets, distracted drivers, and young pedestrians make school zones a hotbed for danger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 104 people died in school-transportation-related crashes in […]

You’re heading home on a blazing July afternoon when your engine suddenly gives out, or worse, your tire bursts at highway speed. Seconds later, you’re in a wreck that could’ve been prevented. An Alabama summer afternoon can push any vehicle to its limits. Extreme summer heat increases the risk of breakdowns that lead to accidents […]

They’re dazzling, loud, and part of every big Alabama celebration, but fireworks send thousands to the ER yearly with painful, preventable injuries. In 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 9,700 fireworks-related injuries and 8 non-occupational deaths nationwide. Alabama mirrored this trend, with the state reporting 8 fatalities and over 9,000 emergency department visits […]

The “smart” features of cars have come a long way in the past decade fundamentally changing the way we drive. But all new technology comes with new risks, and these features could be sabotaging your safety—and your chances at compensation in the event of a crash. Infotainment systems, now standard in most vehicles, control everything […]

In 2023, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recorded 3,317 traffic accidents where the first harmful event was a collision with an animal. These incidents made up 2.3% of all crashes that year, causing 292 injuries and 5 fatalities. Many of these crashes involve Alabama wildlife, such as deer, raccoons, or even stray dogs. Unlike […]

Slip-and-fall accidents are, first and foremost, embarrassing and painful. But beyond those immediate effects, they can also be legally complicated affairs when they happen on public property, such as a sidewalk, a government building, or a city park. Knowing what to do in the moments and days after the accident is crucial to protecting your […]

When multiple vehicles collide in a chain reaction, the result is often chaos, both at the scene and in the claims process. Known as multi-vehicle pileups, these crashes can involve three or thirty cars and usually happen in high-speed traffic, foggy conditions, or on icy roads. They’re not just physically dangerous; they’re legally complex. Knowing […]

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, people might assume the driver is automatically at fault. But in Alabama, determining fault in an accident isn’t always that simple. While pedestrians have the right to walk safely on and near roads, they also have a legal duty to follow traffic laws and avoid putting themselves […]

Experienced riders in Alabama will tell you there is no such thing as a minor motorcycle accident. Even a low-speed impact can eject you from your bike and leave you with severe or even life-threatening injuries, such as broken bones or internal organ damage. However, Alabama uses a pure contributory negligence system, which can complicate […]