Pedestrian dangers in Alabama
Many people today have adopted walking as a primary form of exercise as it is well-known to offer many benefits to a person's health and overall well-being. Unfortunately, what can be so good for a person in one manner may expose them to risks in other ways. Sharing...
What should you photograph after a car accident?
Car accidents happen frequently in Alabama. In fact, in 2018, someone reported a crash roughly every 200 seconds. Still, because you have probably not been through too many accidents in your lifetime, you may not know what to do after a collision. To boost your...
Do you have a concussion?
Alabama residents may end up concussed after a car accident. Some people mistakenly believe that concussions are not serious. But all head injuries should get treated with a level of seriousness. Any head damage can create permanent issues for a victim in the future....
Alabama’s truck accident realities
Residents in Alabama know that they rely on the commercial transportation industry in many ways. From getting food onto grocery store shelves to transporting raw goods for manufacturing, agriculture or other needs, many reasons necessitate semi-trucks' presence on...
How can bicyclists stay safe on the road?
When most people picture car accidents, they likely picture two vehicles colliding into each other. However, occasionally cars hit objects that are not other cars. It is dangerous enough when cars run into inanimate objects; however, if a car hits a bicyclist, it can...
An explanation of injuries associated with whiplash
Whiplash most commonly occurs in a vehicle accident when a car or truck slams into the rear-end of another vehicle. This action results in the driver of the struck vehicle undergoing rapid head movement which puts a strain on the muscles, ligaments. tendons and the...
The dangers of drowsy truckers
Few things are as intimidating on the road than the sight of a speeding tractor-trailer. You never know the condition of the person behind the wheel. A loaded big rig can weigh 80,000 pounds, putting you and your 4,000-pound car at great risk in a collision. A study...
Herniated disk complications
Though a herniated disk is usually a degenerative process, it can also happen due to acute trauma from a car accident. The force of impact can cause damage to the outer layer of the disk, and the inner layer may then leak out. This can put pressure on the spinal cord...
How can I pass a semi truck safely?
Any accident has the potential to be fatal, but if one of the vehicles involved is an 18-wheel semi truck, the chance for fatalities go up significantly. It is important that Alabama drivers understand how to avoid accidents with semi trucks. Driving safely means...
What should you do directly after a car crash?
When you first find yourself dealing with the consequences of a car accident, you may worry you have missed an important step. In order to prevent further injury or confusion, it is important to know what actions to take directly after a crash. Stay safe Many times,...
