Mobile Alabama Personal Injury Law Blog
The effects of a concussion on driving may last longer than you think
If you’re in a car crash, even if your head didn’t strike a surface, a sudden or vigorous shaking back and forth upon impact can cause a concussion. That’s why it’s wise to have a thorough medical exam after a crash whether you think you suffered any serious injuries...
The reason for that car accident was almost certainly human error
One of the most perplexing things about talking to drivers is that most of them think they’re terrific and highly skilled, when the opposite is almost always true. For instance, one study asked people if they thought their own driving skills were above or below...
Why can’t children ride in the front seat?
You know that you’re supposed to have your children ride in the back seat of the car. This obviously starts when they’re in a car seat or a booster, but many parents don’t even allow children to ride in the front until they are teens. Why is this? The most dangerous...
How serious are blowouts involving truck tires?
Truck drivers spend significant time out on the road. Truckers drive many more miles than your standard motorist and thus have a higher chance of experiencing a blowout than other motorists. Tire blowouts don't only put a trucker's life at risk, but other drivers'...
Even properly working airbags can cause serious injuries
You were in a serious car crash caused by another driver. You feel lucky to be alive. Your airbags deployed, so you escaped serious injuries. At least you thought so. Now you’re starting to notice some troubling symptoms. Airbags can and do save lives. They keep...
Blackout Wednesday is coming: Drivers beware
Every year, the night before Thanksgiving earns the dubious distinction of being called “Blackout Wednesday.” Many bars consider it the biggest drinking day of the year -- bigger, by far, than St. Patrick’s Day or New Year’s Eve. How did Drinksgiving get started?...
Should you take a lump sum after a car crash?
You get injured in a car crash, and it’s clear that you did not cause the crash. The other driver made that critical mistake, and you got seriously injured as a result. The emergency crews rushed you to the hospital, where you had internal injuries and a brain injury....
Emotional changes are common after a brain injury
A traumatic brain injury can have a host of impacts on a victim. While some of these are physical, there are also some emotional changes that might come after an injury of this type. Coping with the emotional impacts of the TBI can be rather difficult, and they may...
Losing a limb is catastrophic in many ways
Limb loss can occur for several different reasons. In most cases, people lose a limb because of medical conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, vehicle accidents can also lead to the amputation of a limb. In addition to the injury itself, losing...
Why insurance isn’t always enough after a spinal cord injury
Motor vehicle liability insurance is a critical protection that makes it reasonably safe for people to drive on public roads. If you get into a crash caused by another driver, you at least know that there should be insurance benefits for the damage to your vehicle and...
