Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to be killed in crashes than vehicle motorists and passengers. Survivors frequently suffer catastrophic injuries. Motorcycle accident victims or their families may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent or...
Knowing what to do, and the legal resources, options and protections available to car accident victims, following an unexpected car accident is essential for victims. Car accident victims should be aware that a personal injury claim for damages may be able to help...
Pedestrians run a high risk for collision with motor vehicles. In 2017, nearly 6,000 pedestrians were killed, and 137,000 were injured in car accidents. Perhaps you suffered injuries at the hands of a driver in Alabama. You may be able to seek compensation for your...
Because our roads tend to be less burdened than some other larger areas of the country, we may forget the dangers we face every day on the roads. Those dangers are much worse though for motorcycle riders because motorcycles do not offer the same protection as a...
Recent quarantines since March reduced vehicle traffic across this country. But this has not increased safety because the number of fatal auto accident injuries rose for each mile traveled, according to the National Safety Council. Deaths rise for miles driven The...
A preliminary analysis of traffic accident data indicates that 6,950 pedestrians in Alabama and around the country were killed in 2019 after being struck by motor vehicles. If that estimate from the Governors Highway Safety Administration proves to be correct, it...
Some people in Alabama are more adventurous than others and may take more risks when they participating in various physical activities. People who do this may be more likely to suffer injuries than more cautious people, but even the most cautious people can suffer...
Motorcyclists are a common sight in Birmingham and throughout Alabama. Drivers of passenger vehicles and trucks will generally keep an eye on riders and share the road to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, there are some drivers who do not adhere to the law, are...
