Even if your injuries from a car crash have healed enough that you’ve gotten your doctor’s approval to drive again, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to do so. It’s perfectly normal to experience everything from mild anxiety to a panic attack at the thought...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How many uninsured drivers are on the Alabama roads?
You know full well that many drivers aren't very safe or smart on the roads. They don't use their turn signals, merge recklessly and drive aggressively, often at unsafe speeds. You know to watch out for people demonstrating aggressive and reckless driving behaviors...
Traumatic brain injuries following a car accident
Car accident victims can suffer a myriad of injuries, among them traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Such injuries are caused by an external force that damages the brain, usually through a blow to the head. Depending on their extent, traumatic brain injuries can have...
Spinal dislocations may not be exactly what you expect
When you’re in a serious auto collision, there is a risk that your spinal cord could be damaged. A spinal cord injury may interfere with the normal motor functions, sensory input and autonomic functions, so it’s important to seek medical attention as soon as possible....
3 tips for safer winter driving
As winter closes in, drivers generally face a unique range of different hazards due to changing weather conditions. Fortunately, there are a number of measures that road users can take to better ensure their safety. Not only can taking precautionary measures in winter...
Could ending daylight savings time reduce car accidents?
Early in the morning of the first Sunday in November, daylight savings time will end for 2021. Most of us don't think much about it, except to complain about the hour of sleep we lose every spring. But safety experts believe that adjusting the time by an hour twice a...
Why do hands-free devices make driving dangerous?
Many states ban drivers from holding their phones while driving. However, you do not need to hold your phone to use it. Hands-free devices make it easier for you to use them without breaking the law. That does not mean it makes it safe to do so. The National...
4 examples of negligent driving
You owe other motorists and road users a duty of care by practicing safe driving habits whenever you get behind the wheel. Given that most accidents arise from human error, it is necessary to be aware of negligent driving habits that you ought to avoid. What exactly...
Why are booster seats so important for grade school children?
Every parent understands that they need a rear-facing infant seat installed in their vehicle to travel home safely after the birth of a baby. Most parents also readily strap older babies and toddlers into forward-facing car seats. However, once children start moving...
3 forms of distraction you might not realize are dangerous
If you are like most safety-conscious drivers, you probably glower or shake your head at the vehicles you pass when it is obvious their driver has a phone in their hands. Almost everyone recognizes how dangerous texting while driving can be. Unfortunately, while...