Despite efforts from government officials and law enforcement to make the roads safer, hundreds of people are still killed in car crashes every year in Alabama. On top of that, there are even more severe injuries. One frequent type of injury resulting from collisions...
The force of an accident can cause significant injuries. While some will be obvious right away, others may take some time to develop. One injury that may not be apparent right after an accident is a traumatic brain injury or TBI. Because of how serious these injuries...
Everyone seems to be in a hurry these days, especially when they are driving. It doesn’t take much to make another driver angry. They may be running late and are upset that you are in their way, or they might be having a bad day. Whatever the reason, anger behind the...
Drunk driving is one of the major causes of car accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that drunk driving claims approximately 11,600 lives each year. Clearly, these deaths are preventable, but they still happen. ...
If you're on your motorcycle, keep an eye out for drivers and vehicles that may not be currently stopped but prepping to turn to their left. These can actually be far more dangerous to you than any of the traffic that is moving around you on the road. What can often...
If you mix your driving between city and countryside, you probably feel that driving in town is more stressful. You need to pay more attention to avoid a crash. While country roads also have issues like wild animals, unmarked junctions, and people traveling at higher...
Bicycles are a common and popular form of transportation. Unfortunately, cyclists are at a higher risk of serious injury and even death when biking on or near a road. Collisions with passenger vehicles and other vehicles can be extremely serious and leave cyclists...
It’s devastating to end up in an auto crash that damages your vision. You may be unsure of what you can do to improve it or if you’ll ever be able to get your sight back. It’s unfortunately, the reality that many people suffer from eye injuries in auto collisions, and...
Rear-end collisions are often called “fender-benders” and are not considered among the more serious types of crashes you can be involved in. However, they can result in serious injuries – particularly if you’re struck by a vehicle traveling at a high speed or one that...
The majority of road users across Alabama drive along each day with little cause for concern. However, for a minority, the experience is different. There are enough road traffic collisions in the state to warrant serious discussion. There are numerous causes of...
