Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred in rural Russell County Saturday night. A 52-year-old man was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle along Alabama State Route 169 about five miles west of Phenix City. As he approached mile marker eight, he was...
We are blessed with relatively traffic free roadways, except during rush hours and after car accidents. But, even though, our roads are less congested than other major cities, it does not mean our roads are any safer. Indeed, a recent fatal accident that killed one...
When your loved one said they were buying a motorcycle you may have worried that such vehicles are dangerous. Your worst fears might have been realized when one day a police officer knocks on your front door to tell you your loved one was hit by a car while on his...
Auto accidents can happen anywhere in Alabama, but there are some areas and circumstances where there is a higher risk of them. One such situation is in work zones. People who are performing their jobs in these locations where traffic is passing by are inherently...
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...
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...
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...
The catalysts for road dangers and auto accidents is consistently studied to try and formulate strategies to reduce the risk. One of the most prominent reasons for crashes in recent years has been distracted driving. This has coincided with the increased use of...
Car accidents may be common, but the aftermath can be stressful, time-consuming, and frustrating. Once an accident occurs, an injured person’s priorities are often about addressing immediate injuries, the safety of all those impacted and collecting the other party’s...
This Birmingham personal injury blog has discussed the dangerous problem of pedestrian accidents and in around the city. A pedestrian accident between a person and vehicle often has devastating results for the victim. Catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage and...
