Could every car in the U.S. soon have a built-in breathalyzer? Here is the reality. Within 5 years, you might only be able to buy a car that prevents a drunk from driving it. Congress is paying for the development of new technology, which could, by law, be in...
Allen Ritchie
Can Alabama Make Me Do Something I Don’t Want?
Well, yes. The state of Alabama can make you pay taxes. It can make you drive in the lane that is going forward. It can also make you pay for the groceries you take from the store. Now consider this, can it make you wear a seatbelt? Actually, it can’t do that....
Termites are more prevalent this year
Termite infestations are a harsh reality for many homeowners around the country. With a climate that is very termite friendly, Alabama has termites in all regions of the state. What’s worse, the climate in our state creates an environment where termites can be active...
This Holiday Season: Shop Early. Shop Safely.
There is reportedly going to be less stuff on the shelves this November and December. The advice from many experts is to buy early, or you might not be able to find what you want. The solution of buying online may not work this year since web-based sellers also...
Alabama Law: If Your Kid “Tricks” During Halloween, Who Pays?
There is a specific Alabama law about what happens if a child "tricks" during Halloween. Ok, the law covers the entire year, but let us concentrate on this weekend. Say your little zombie, pirate, or "Squid Game" worker decides to take down a mailbox, smash a...
Identify termite damage signs on your property
Termites are beneficial to the ecosystem but can wreak havoc on people's homes in Alabama. There are early signs that a termite infestation is taking over parts of your property. If not addressed quickly, the damage could become dangerous and cause infections,...
Alabama Wreck: Don’t Hit That Zebra
You probably have heard about the escaped zebras just outside Washington, D.C. They have been roaming freely for more than 50 days. The D.C. area is heavily populated, but still, the zebras have eluded animal control officials. It is probably just a matter of...
What to do after a motor vehicle accident
Getting into an auto accident can be a scary event, considering over 3 million accidents happen annually. Statistics from insurance providers show that drivers make one claim every 17.9 years on average, so you'll need to know how the claims process works. You must...
Boat Wreck, Car Wreck: Not the Same in Alabama
If you are hurt on the water or the roads, different laws will determine what you might collect. Have you heard of admiralty law? Well, if you are hurt near Perdido Pass or off Dauphin Island, you will hear a lot about it. Here are some of the differences...
Traffic Accidents: Roads Not as Safe as Expected
If you thought that the pandemic meant that roads were safer because fewer people were driving, you would be wrong. Traffic deaths are up. For the first half of this year, traffic deaths in the U.S. increased by 16% over last year. This fact alone shows it is...