Mobile Alabama Personal Injury Law Blog
Why don’t drivers wear helmets in the car?
Racecar drivers wear helmets. You can argue that it’s because they face high accident risks at high speeds, but the reality is that around 40,000 Americans die every year in non-race-related car accidents. It’s clear that we all face high accident risks, and most of...
What causes drowsy driving?
Americans are really a very tired lot. While nobody intentionally gets behind the wheel of a car and falls asleep, about 60% of the adult drivers in this country will admit to driving while fatigued. One-third of them will even admit to falling asleep while in motion....
Options for compensation after a vicious dog bite attack
Dogs remain some of the most popular companion animals or pets in the United States. Countless households have a canine companion who provides emotional support, security or even entertainment for children. Unfortunately, while dogs are mostly domesticated, they are...
Accident at a chicken processing plant in Alabama leaves 1 dead
A grisly accident at a Baker Hill chicken processing plant on March 3, 2020, ended the life of a 39-year-old employee. The worker, who was actually on contract for another company that merely cleaned the equipment in the Keystone Foods plant, was decapitated after...
Why are traumatic brain injuries so hard to treat?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused either by a blow to the head or some other injury that causes the brain to crash against the inside of the victim’s skull with a great deal of force. While TBIs happen in all different ways, slip-and-fall accidents are...
Children in the car are a major distraction
You can get distracted by almost anything while driving. Maybe you need to put a new destination into your GPS. Maybe you need to make a phone call. Maybe you just want to bring up a new song on your playlist. The list goes on and on. One major distraction that often...
Did you suffer a spinal cord injury?
Many types of accidents can lead to a spinal cord injury. No matter what the cause, the person is likely going to face significant life impacts. The severity of those impacts depends in part on the type of injury the person suffers. Spinal cord injuries are divided...
Not all drunk drivers realize their impairment
The fact that drunk driving is incredibly dangerous is common knowledge, and yet people get arrested every day for getting behind the wheel while under the influence. Some of these people who get arrested know that they're drunk and that their decision could have...
Reading a text takes too long when driving
Texting and driving continue to be an issue because many drivers think they can do it safely. They think they can read a text fast enough to look back up at the road in time to avoid an accident. They know that it’s safer to never look away from the road, but they...
Is it true that some spinal cord injuries can actually heal?
Neck and back injuries are among the most common injuries people suffer in motor vehicle collisions. The momentum of the vehicle and the force of impact can cause strains, fractures and other injuries to the spine, as well as the spinal cord. If you or someone you...
