Thanksgiving is not far away, which means that people across Alabama will be driving to their loved ones’ homes for a celebration. It’s a festive period, but also a dangerous one. Thanksgiving has one of the highest rates of traffic accidents of any major holiday,...

A traumatic brain injury affects victims in many different ways, from your mental well-being to your behavior. It can change your physical health, as well. But some aspects get more press coverage than others. Behavioral changes, on the other hand, tend to fly under...

Most people in Alabama understand that a car accident is just that: an accident. Those responsible for them typically have no intent to cause harm. Yet a lack of intent does not necessarily mean that those who cause accidents should not also face liability claims....

A simple drive down the highway may turn deadly when you have to deal with an angry driver. From tailgating to running red lights, common frustration can lead drivers to make many unsafe decisions. Road rage is a serious concern for anyone in a car, due to the high...

Getting less than the recommended amount of sleep may not seem like a problem, but when you are behind the wheel of a car, it can lead to lost lives. Drowsy driving is a serious issue for drivers on the road, especially on crowded highways. Reduces reaction time...

It takes more to stop a semitruck than it does a traditional passenger car, and most modern commercial trucks across Alabama and the nation now rely on air brake systems. Air brakes activate when a steady stream of compressed air comes in contact with them. However,...

Following a car accident — especially a rear-end collision — it is important that you monitor yourself for symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash can develop immediately after an accident but typically, symptoms take days to develop. Usually, whiplash gets better within a few...

The brutal impact of a severe car accident in Alabama can cause a range of spinal injuries. Because of the central location of your spine and its relation to many important bodily functions, even a minor spinal injury can have life-changing consequences. Knowing some...

Those who have been involved in a motor vehicle accident may suffer from a host of injuries, including broken bones and brain injuries. One of the most common injuries involve muscle strains and sprains.  It is critical that people understand what these injuries are...

Traffic interaction in Alabama, and certainly across Baldwin County and adjoining southern areas of the state, is never a risk-free proposition. Reality tells a different story. In fact, what government researchers presenting reliable data reveal are potential safety...