When You Wreck on Icy Roads, You Need a Lawyer. Here’s Why.
If you have a wreck while driving in icy or snowy weather, you need to hire an attorney to represent your interests. When temperatures drop below freezing, driving conditions become increasingly dangerous. Icy roads, slush, and snow can increase the chances of motor vehicle accidents, but even if snow or...
Continue Reading7 Safety Tips for Pedestrians
When you think about car wrecks, you most likely think of two or more cars colliding. However, more than 14% of all traffic fatalities and 3% of those injured in traffic crashes are pedestrians. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a pedestrian is killed every...
Continue ReadingGetting Your Car Fixed After a Car Wreck
So you’ve had a car crash. You’re well insured – liability and comprehensive – but there’s still the hassle of getting your car repaired. If your car is not drivable, your insurance company will likely have it towed to the body shop you recommend. An adjuster will survey the damages,...
Continue ReadingDon’t Rush to Settle After Your Car Accident
After a car accident, the insurance companies want to settle as quickly as possible. It’s in their interest, not yours, to settle all claims quickly. Even if you don’t believe you have been injured, go to a doctor for a medical exam. Your insurance company will likely cover the cost. And while...
Continue ReadingDistracted Driving – A Serious Public Safety Issue in Alabama
Distracted driving on U.S. roads and highways has become an issue of significant concern. Deadly motor vehicle crashes have increased because the driver is using a cell phone. In an effort to address this growing problem, new laws have been passed across the country to regulate the use of cell...
Continue ReadingHow Old Are the Safest Drivers on the Road? You Might be Surprised.
While older drivers often get a bad rap for their driving skills, a new study finds drivers 65 years and older are the safest drivers on the road. While younger drivers often come from a “rules are meant to be broken” mindset, older drivers support more restrictions. They are less...
Continue ReadingWhat Happens When You’re Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Alabama?
Alabama requires all motor vehicle drivers to carry a minimum of $25,000 in liability insurance. Despite this requirement, an estimated 22% of all Alabama drivers are currently uninsured. This means that if someone causes you to be in an automobile accident in Alabama, there is a greater than 1 in...
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