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...
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Understanding damages before accepting settlement offers
Motor vehicle accidents happen often. They happen on Alabama roads and freeways every single day. For some drivers, accidents cause delays and annoyances that they must deal with during their already hectic lives. For others, accidents cause practically immeasurable...
Risk of distracted driving crashes prompt proposal for new laws
In Alabama and across the United States, distracted driving is a constant danger. With the increased use of cellphones, people have a seemingly endless array of potential distractions and many are not shy about using them – even when behind the wheel. Car...
Does car color increase the chance of an accident?
Several elements factor into the causes of a car accident. How a driver behaves plays a role, and the vehicle's style is sometimes a factor as well. It may surprise Alabama drivers that some data indicates that a vehicle's color might factor into its risk for an...
Former University of Alabama linebacker, wife, killed in car crash
Former University of Alabama Linebacker Rowdy Harrell and his wife Blakley were recently married and honeymooning on the island of Lower Matecumbe Key. While driving on the island, their Toyota Corolla was struck by a Ford pick-up truck on Highway 1. The driver of the...
The elements of negligence in a motor vehicle accident case
Motor vehicle accident often happen when a person stops paying attention to their driving and allows distractions to take control of their focus. Alabama residents may have seen other drivers looking at their phones, checking maps, or even eating meals while operating...
Negligent drivers may be liable for accident-related damages
Each year, thousands of motor vehicle accidents are caused by negligent drivers. As the victim of a car accident in Alabama, you may be struggling to pay medical bills, while being unable to work and support your family. Filing a negligence claim against the negligent...