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Yes, if you’re involved in a crash that was caused by a drunk driver and you suffer damages, whether they’re injuries or pain and suffering, you can file a personal injury claim against the impaired driver. All drivers who use Alabama’s public roads owe a “duty of care” to other motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. […]

When you ride your motorcycle, you must be hyper-aware of potential dangers on the road. These dangers include loose gravel, fallen tree branches, potholes, ice, puddles, and oil spills, just to name a few. But all of these dangers combined still don’t add up to the dangers that riders face from inattentive and negligent drivers. […]

There are more than 4 million miles of roads in the U.S., including 210,000 miles in Alabama alone. As with everything else, those vast stretches of rural roads, city streets, and urban highways require regular maintenance and repairs to be usable by millions of drivers. And while construction zones may seem like annoyances that add […]

Whether you want to save money at the gas pump, have an easier time parking, or just experience the thrill of riding, purchasing a motorcycle can be an exciting event. However, you can’t just buy a new bike and immediately set off on a grand adventure—or even immediately start taking it to work. To legally […]

There are many reasons to ride a motorcycle. They’re extremely fuel-efficient, they can be parked almost anywhere, and they’re flat-out fun to ride. But as all riders know, there are also huge drawbacks. Riders have no shelter from inclement weather, no heat or air conditioning to make them more comfortable while they ride, and most […]

Car accidents are terrible and traumatic anytime they cause injuries or loss of life, but when the at-fault driver flees the scene, they become even more stressful and upsetting. There are any number of reasons why a driver would flee the scene of a hit-and-run. It is possible they were driving without a valid license […]

Drivers turning left must always yield to oncoming traffic unless they have a green left-turn signal at a traffic light or right-of-way at a four-way stop. Unfortunately, far too many people ignore this rule, which can have deadly consequences for motorcyclists. The most dangerous situation for a motorcyclist to be in is passing through an […]

Motorcycles are popular in states with mild winters like Alabama, where they can be ridden nearly year-round. However, on hot days or short trips, many riders are tempted to go without heavy motorcycle gear. But is it safe, and is it legal, to do so? Alabama has a universal helmet law, which means anyone on […]

Wetumpka, Alabama lawyers, help area residents deal with issues ranging from a car accident to work injuries and even a Uber accident. Attorneys understand complex laws and ensure that necessary paperwork is completed and filed correctly. They know when to challenge evidence, have access to expert witnesses, save clients money, and work hard to get […]

No one leaves their home in the morning and expects to become an accident statistic. Sadly, over 17,000 vehicle accidents and 100 slip and fall events occur in the United States every day. Personal injuries affect more than the injured individual. A tragic accident can alter the lives of everyone that loves an accident victim. […]