Are you more or less likely to crash on July 4?
Each year, newspapers and police campaigns warn drivers about the dangers of the Fourth of July holiday on the roads. A recent study by the University of Alabama backs up this...
Jul 2, 2021
How big a problem is drunk driving?
Despite years of campaigns warning people how dangerous driving after drinking alcohol is, many people continue to do it. Despite the police arresting thousands of people each...
How a tire blowout on a truck puts other motorists at risk of getting hurt
Truck drivers travel many more miles per year than the average motorist. Consequently, tire blowouts are more likely to happen to a tractor-trailer compared to a vehicle used...
What is the one thing that could make teens safer drivers?
You may have been driving long enough that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to be a teen driver, but you still do have to share the road with these young drivers every day. ...
Who pays for the injuries caused by an aggressive dog in Alabama?
An aggressive dog can cause physical trauma, emotional damage and disfiguring injuries in only a few seconds. A single bite can break bones or require stitches, while a...
Elevator malfunctions can cause catastrophic injuries
Elevator accidents occur more frequently than many people realize. Over 10,000 people are injured in elevator accidents every year in this country. Many are people working on...
Wrong-way crashes often result in death or catastrophic injuries
As a driver, one of your worst nightmares is seeing a vehicle going in the wrong direction -- and headed straight for your car. Often, there is nowhere to go to avoid a crash,...
Is it time to limit cheerleading in schools?
Long gone are the days when cheerleading entailed little more than shaking pom-poms and trying to get the crowd at a game to show some enthusiasm and team spirit. Today’s...
Driving near a big rig in high winds: What you need to know
Every trucker is aware that there are many dangers out on the roads. Some of those dangers can be mitigated by making sure their loads are properly secured, their vehicles are...