Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can occur in a car accident, and the signs can vary depending on the severity of the injury. Knowing the signs of a head injury is helpful if you or someone you know has been involved in an Alabama car accident. 1. Loss of consciousness...
Criminal activity can target individuals or businesses. Sometimes, members of the public get swept up in a criminal incident involving a business, like an attempted robbery at a liquor store. Other times, criminals choose to target the patrons of certain businesses....
If you sustain injuries after a car crash, your medical bills will begin to pile up, and they can quickly become overwhelming. This is especially true if you have to visit an acute care hospital. During this time, financial worries are at the front of your mind. While...
You need to sit when driving a vehicle. Unfortunately, this position leaves your legs exposed should an accident occur. Your knees will be in close proximity to the dashboard and steering wheel, which can be pushed into your legs during a collision. Knee injuries,...
Riding a bike allows you to get where you need to go while staying fit. But cycling has its hazards, too. In 2020, about 932 cyclists were killed in motor vehicle accidents, most of whom were over 20 years old. However, there are steps to take to reduce your chances...
It is a common misperception that truck operators are always at fault for the crashes that they’re involved in. Sometimes, truck crashes are caused by truck operators. Other times, they may be caused by negligent motorists, poor road conditions, defective auto parts...
Liability in a drunk driving situation is often quite easy to establish. It is illegal and obviously unsafe to drive in a chemically-altered state, so the drunk driver is almost always to blame for the crash. Both people injured by a drunk driver and those who lose a...
At the core of every car accident claim is the question, “who did it?” It’s on this basis that negligence is established. Thus, if you are involved in a car accident, one of the most important concerns you will have is who you are going to hold accountable. Like all...
A spinal cord injury is possible when you’re involved in a car crash. These injuries don’t require that you hit your back. Instead, the violent impact can lead to damage to the delicate spinal cord. Anyone with back pain should have an immediate medical evaluation to...
Victims of crash-related catastrophic injuries hear two phrases when talking with law professionals – litigation or lawsuit and personal injury claim. You might think these phrases mean the same, but they refer to two distinct legal procedures. It serves you to...
