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Most states in the U.S. allow people who are partially at fault for their crashes to still file personal injury claims against other at-fault parties, provided their level of fault is less than that of the people who injured them. This system is called comparative negligence. However, Alabama is one of four states that uses […]

Driving at high speeds while surrounded by other vehicles is par for the course when you’re on a busy highway or interstate. And if you commute to Montgomery, Birmingham, or any other major city in Alabama, you undoubtedly experience frequent delays due to crashes. While we know that highways and interstates can be extremely dangerous, […]

School is back in session in Montgomery. A new school year means new teachers, new friends, new lesson plans, and even new dangers for parents, students, and drivers alike. Summer isn’t just a break from classes—it’s also a break from the daily routine that involves reduced speed limits, crossing guards, and increased traffic. When summer […]

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 […]

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 […]