Car accidents are so common across the United States that federal, state, and local governments are doing just about everything they can to try to curb serious wrecks. This includes putting up digital signs that inform people of the number of individuals who have been...
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The toll of brain injuries from car accidents
Victims who have suffered with a traumatic brain injury caused by a car accident know the consequences all too well. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cost victims physically, financially and emotionally. When these costs are the result of another driver's...
Here’s how your attorney should prepare your criminal defense
We’ve all seen our fair share of courtroom dramas on television. If you didn’t know any better, you would expect that a good attorney has to be quick on his or her feet and that the best legal arguments are those that come together at the last minute. Although a good...
Does Alabama have the worst drivers?
When we think about drivers around the country, we probably all agree that the worst drivers live on the coasts, like the Northeast. However, a website sought to rank each state by their worst drivers, and we actually broke the top 10, not any state in the Northeast....
What are the different forms of domestic violence?
Domestic violence charges can have a dramatic impact on the lives of families and the accused individual. It is beneficial for those accused of domestic violence to be familiar with the different forms domestic violence can take and the legal resources available to...
What are the different types of car accidents injuries?
Car accidents injuries can be devastating for victims and their families. For that reason, car accident victims should know what the different personal injury protections are for the different types of injuries they may suffer in a car accident. There are several...
What constitutes the crime of theft in Alabama?
Whether it is a lapse of judgment or an act of desperation, there will be times when a person in Birmingham takes something that is not theirs. However, when does a taking of property rise to the level of a theft crime? What is theft? Under Alabama Code, theft occurs...
Setting things right after a fatal traffic accident
Losing a loved one in a tragic motor vehicle accident is an experience that no one can be truly prepared to experience. The sudden loss of a spouse, child, or parent makes it difficult to focus on the many emotional and financial challenges that lie ahead, especially...
The dangers of motorcycle accidents
The Birmingham highways are typically filed with a wide range of vehicles, including motorcycles. Many Alabama residents enjoy motorcycling as not only a method of transportation, but a fun and enjoyable hobby. Unfortunately, many tragic accidents resulting in...
Alabama is an implied consent state for BAC testing
Over the holiday season, there were many news stories about intoxicated driving. Indeed, throughout Alabama, it seemed that DUI arrests exploded. Though, what may come as a bigger shock to those pulled over is that our state is an implied consent state. Implied...