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...
When a dog is affectionate and friendly, it may make people feel happy and playful. When a dog suddenly turns aggressive, it may cause feelings of intense fear or actually injure a human. Dog bite attacks, especially when they involve children, can lead to major...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
