One of the most devastating injuries a person in Alabama could suffer in a car crash is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can turn your world upside down, especially if it leads to partial or full paralysis. Simply recovering from a spinal cord can be a...
Year: 2021
Year: 2021
Divorce: Dealing with commingled assets
Spouses undergoing divorce often focus on custody and support issues. But property division can have long-term consequences for your financial well-being. Untangling and addressing the ownership of assets may be complicated and have important family law consequences....
Income shares model of child support in Alabama
Child support is an important part of many Alabama divorces. It is imperative that the courts understand how children affected by divorce will be financially supported by their parents. Child support matters can be worked out by the agreement of the divorcing parties...
Pending DUI testing law will impact accused Alabama drivers
When an Alabama driver is accused of driving under the influence, there will be inevitable fear as to what the future might hold. A conviction can be problematic in various ways with the possibility of fines, jail time, a driver license suspension and the requirement...
Are smartwatches a cause of distracted driving accidents?
Smartphones contribute many positive things, thanks to their ability to run numerous helpful apps while allowing people to stay in the communications loop. Where someone uses smartphones will factor into their value. Calling someone or texting while driving on an...
The results of field sobriety tests are often flawed
Field sobriety tests are physical challenges that drivers may be asked to perform if they are suspected of driving drunk on Alabama roads. These tests presumably assess the balance, coordination, and focus of selected drivers. If drivers do not perform well on these...
How is spousal support determined in Alabama?
A divorce can be a financially scary event in the life of an Alabama resident. If they do not have a job and have not worked during their marriage, they may worry about how they will support themselves after the relationship is over. In situations where a person is...
Eleven grounds for divorce in Alabama
In Alabama, if a spouse wants a divorce, there must be a basis -- known as a ground -- for the divorce. These grounds can either be no-fault or fault based. The following is an overview of the basic grounds for divorce in Alabama. No-fault divorce If there has been an...
Alabama among the worst states for pedestrian-auto accidents
In Alabama, walking has many benefits physically and financially. It can help people save money on gas, give them some form of exercise and it is also good for the environment. Still, despite those positives, there is always a risk that a person walking on the state...
How many motor vehicle accidents are due to teenage drivers?
Even though the number of drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 has been declining over the years, this age group has nearly three times the fatalities from motor vehicle accidents as older drivers. The people most at risk of car accidents in Alabama are 16-year-old...