Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents occur for many reasons. Sometimes bad weather makes a crash unavoidable. Other times, traffic conditions or even bike operator errors cause an accident. Negligent motorists can also cause a motorcycle accident when they violate traffic laws. A...

It feels like people should never run red lights. It is perhaps the most basic rule of the road: When the light turns yellow, you slow down, and you come to a stop when it turns red. However, statistics show that, as simple as this may seem, the rule is often broken....

Most people associate a rotator cuff tear with athletic activity – like boxing to weightlifting. They’re often caused by repetitive motions such as those required in some jobs that involve keeping the arms raised over the head. A car crash can also cause a rotator...

Even those who swear they would never drive after drinking alcohol have probably driven when they’re feeling tired. Most people have had the experience of yawning behind the wheel, as the road noise and the monotony make them feel fatigued. Some may even have had the...

The nervous system plays a vital role in sending impulses to organs and muscles throughout the body. Much of the actions we do every day are almost automatic, but the nerves are working behind the scenes all the time. During a vehicular collision, these nerves can be...

Some of the most common injuries you can sustain during a car accident are back injuries. These injuries happen during rear-end or roll-over accidents when the impact jolts the nerves, muscles and back ligaments. Back injuries following a car wreck can vary greatly...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...