While many residents in Alabama get to and from their destinations by personal vehicle, some opt to utilize a personal bike or bike share to get places. With the weather being optimal, now is a great time for individuals to get fresh air and exercise by traveling by...
The perception of marijuana as a substance that should automatically be illegal is changing across the nation. Depending on the state, it is being legalized in general, people can use it for medical purposes if it is approved by a doctor and the penalties associated...
Even though truck drivers are in general more attentive on the road than automobile drivers, in a traffic accident the massive size of their vehicles can contribute to catastrophic injury and death. A fully loaded commercial truck weighs up to 25 times that of a...
Car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents can all result in catastrophic injuries for victims and death. Personal injury protections are available to family members of those killed in fatal accidents. Family members who have suffered the wrongful loss of...
You expect a nursing home to take care of your loved ones. After all, they are required to have a certain level of staffing to meet patient needs, and those employees should be adequately trained in providing adequate care. Proper nutrition should be provided,...
Any person operating a motor vehicle on the highways of Alabama is deemed to have given the state permission to ask the person to submit to a test of the amount of alcohol in his or her blood stream if a police officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person...
In Alabama and across the United States, pedestrian safety is a growing concern. Distracted driving, drowsy driving, drivers who are under the influence, recklessness and other driver behaviors put everyone at risk. Pedestrians, however, are in greater jeopardy...
In Birmingham and throughout Alabama, there are certain drugs that are known to be illegal and could lead to an arrest for possession, sales, trafficking and distribution. These include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Fentanyl and others. Scheduled drugs are...
From the moment one wakes until they go to sleep, it is likely that he or she is on their phone numerous times. While it is common for individuals in Alabama and elsewhere to rely on this technology, there is one place one should not utilize their phone and that is...
If you get pulled over, and the police officer has cause to believe that you might have been drinking, they could ask you to submit to a breathalyzer. Whether you have actually been drinking or not, you might feel tempted to refuse. But what could happen to you if you...
