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Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates about 82,528 motorcyclists suffered injuries in traffic accidents in 2020. Bikers are also at greater risk of injury or death since they have minimal protection from a crash. Yet motorcycle accident victims may feel like they’re fighting an uphill battle to receive […]

Taking to Alabama’s lakes and Gulf Coast waters can be an exhilarating experience. However, boating can also result in injury and financial losses if you have an accident. A boating accident claim requires you to prove your injuries and damages resulting from someone else’s negligence. Negligence comes from acting with a lack of reasonable care. […]

Whether you ride city buses, tour buses, shuttle buses, school buses, or charter buses, Alabama roads accommodate all types of bus travel. However, despite buses’ relative safety, passengers can be severely hurt or killed while riding them. Identifying the negligent party responsible for your injuries is crucial for recovering adequate monetary compensation. A personal injury […]

Motorcycle passengers are just as vulnerable to accidents and injuries as riders. According to the National Safety Council, motorcycle rider and passenger fatalities increased from 2019 to 2020 by 11%. With over 114,000 registered motorcycles in Alabama, it’s important for passengers to fully understand their rights to compensation when injured in a motorcycle accident. Learn […]

Drivers often neglect to follow seemingly insignificant traffic laws. Whether distracted, rushed, or assuming no other vehicles are nearby, you may accidentally forget to use a turn signal or roll through a stop sign without coming to a complete stop. Unfortunately, small mistakes can significantly impact your ability to get the compensation you need after […]

Vehicle safety and design features have improved drastically over the last several decades. Modern vehicles are more fuel-efficient, are generally more comfortable, and, most importantly, have more safety features than older vehicles. Beneficial safety features like blind-spot and lane departure warning systems can reduce the number of accidents on Alabama roads. They can also reduce […]

Medical emergencies like heart attacks or seizures can strike suddenly and aggressively. If you’re driving when a health crisis occurs, you may lose consciousness and cause injury to yourself or another driver, making it critically important to act immediately in this situation. Learn what to do if you experience a medical emergency while driving, so […]

Motorcycle riders also experience a sense of freedom and adventure not found in other vehicles. Unfortunately, motorcycles come with significant risks. The lack of external protection and the smaller size means riders suffer more severe and fatal injuries when involved in accidents with larger vehicles. In 2019, Alabama had the tenth highest rate of motorcycle […]

After a personal injury accident, you may spend days or weeks in the hospital recovering. Seeking legal advice is important during your recovery in the hospital to prove that the negligence of another party caused your injuries. A Montgomery personal injury lawyer from The Vance Law Firm can review your medical records, put together your […]

It is a devastating truth that service members, their families, and civilian employees living at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina from 1953-1987 were drinking and bathing in water with toxic, cancer-causing chemicals. For generations, people at Camp Lejeune were exposed daily to concentrations of toxicity between 240 and 3,400 times higher than safety standards. This […]