Your chances of survival are far less if you collide with a truck than any other vehicle. Hence, if you have the choice of two routes, one with a lot of trucks and one without, it may be wise to choose the latter. This is not always possible, of course, and even when...
Year: 2022
Did you injure your wrists in a car wreck?
Despite efforts from government officials and law enforcement to make the roads safer, hundreds of people are still killed in car crashes every year in Alabama. On top of that, there are even more severe injuries. One frequent type of injury resulting from collisions...
How to stay safe as a pedestrian
As a pedestrian, you’re always at risk of being involved in an accident. In 2020, over 7,000 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles, and over 100,000 injured pedestrians were seen at the ER. There are many reasons why these accidents happen – and there are also...
Spinal cord injuries you can sustain following a car accident
A spinal cord injury ranks among the most traumatic injuries you can sustain following a car accident. If you sustain an injury to the spine as a result of another driver’s reckless actions, you need to pursue the liable party for damages according to Alabama...
What is an underride accident?
Any time that you get in an accident involving a semi-truck, you know that you’re facing a severe disadvantage when it comes to the odds of injury. In your passenger car, you are certainly more likely to be injured than someone in the semi. The greater the size...
Signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after an accident
The force of an accident can cause significant injuries. While some will be obvious right away, others may take some time to develop. One injury that may not be apparent right after an accident is a traumatic brain injury or TBI. Because of how serious these injuries...
The troubling issue of road rage
Everyone seems to be in a hurry these days, especially when they are driving. It doesn’t take much to make another driver angry. They may be running late and are upset that you are in their way, or they might be having a bad day. Whatever the reason, anger behind the...
How to drive safely around large trucks
Semitrucks are much larger and heavier than regular passenger vehicles. This makes it fairly dangerous for other drivers to share the road with them. It’s imperative that truckers and other motorists drive as safely as possible so everyone can get to their destination...
Drunk driving can cause these types of auto accidents
Drunk driving is one of the major causes of car accidents. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that drunk driving claims approximately 11,600 lives each year. Clearly, these deaths are preventable, but they still happen. ...
What can runners do to stay safe?
If you’re a runner, you know that it comes with a certain level of inherent risk. People get injured running every day. You could pull a hamstring or strain your calf, or you could suffer a fall and fracture your arm. But your risks are much more serious if you’re...