In Alabama, a driver has a 1 in 3 chance of being involved in a car crash involving an injury or fatality in their lifetime. That’s a sobering statistic, but perhaps not a surprising one if you’ve ever traveled U.S. Highway 431, also known as the “Highway to Hell.” Highway 431 runs for 353 miles from [...]

When it comes to determining rear-end collision fault, most people assume that the driver who does the rear-ending is always liable for the accident. And while that may seem to make sense, it's not always the case. To learn more about how to determine fault in a rear-end accident, contact a Birmingham AL car accident [...]

Alabama has one of the highest crash fatality / injury rates in the country, with over 19 deaths and 761 injuries per 100,000 people. So, it pays to know how to protect yourself and your rights before the unfortunate happens. Below, we list the top ten things you should do if you have sustained injuries in a car [...]

Earning your driver’s license is a rite of passage for many Alabama teens. We worry about our teenagers on the road because we know they need experience to become safe drivers. But, just as youth can be a cause for concern on the road, elderly drivers can be as well. In Alabama, teenagers and drivers [...]

Some of the most common injuries that happen at work are the result of slips, trips, and falls. In fact, falls are the most common cause of deaths in the construction industry, accounting for more than 37% of all on-the-job construction deaths in the U.S. in 2016. Slips, trips, and falls were responsible for 27% [...]

There were 155,907 car crashes in Alabama in 2016. Of those crashes, 47,653 involved injuries. That means that one person is injured every 11 minutes in an Alabama car crash. Severe injuries in an auto accident can result in permanent disability, death, or require expensive ongoing medical treatment and physical therapy. If your spouse is [...]

Bedsores, and medical complications from untreated bedsores, are far too common in the U.S. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 159,000 U.S. nursing home residents had bed sores in 2004. Residents over 64, those with nursing stays of less than a year and those with recent weight loss were more likely [...]

On a beautiful day in Alabama, there’s nothing like hitting the open road for a ride on your motorcycle. In fact, Alabama is home to more than 109,000 licensed motorcyclists. Unfortunately, the driver of a motorcycle is more likely to be injured or killed in a crash than those in a car or truck, particularly [...]

Work-related injuries are disturbingly common in a host of occupations. Worker compensation exists to protect both employees and employers from the fall out. Employees receive medical coverage and compensation for lost wages when they are injured on the job regardless of fault. Employers, in turn, provide coverage and are protected from employee lawsuits. Most employers [...]

Construction projects can be inherently dangerous. With heavy equipment, heights, and many moving people and parts, mistakes can happen. In Philadelphia, construction is one of the most dangerous industries for workers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Transportation incidents, slips, falls, trips and contact with equipment or objects are particularly dangerous. When these accidents [...]