Alabama residents may or may not be surprised to hear that there is a crash in a highway work zone every 5.4 minutes in the U.S. These zones, with their narrow lanes and drivers speeding through them, are obviously dangerous places. However, there's another factor...
Alabama readers may have heard the news that NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others perished in a helicopter crash in late January. Now, the families of four passengers killed in the accident are suing the companies that owned and operated the doomed aircraft. On...
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that if teen drivers invite even a single peer as a passenger into their car, they raise their risk for an accident by 44%. Parents in Alabama should be aware that their newly licensed teens are inexperienced and so more...
Can you help others during the virus crisis? Local personal injury attorney Bill Eiland says that you will find things to do if you just look. One example is that Eiland and his staff delivered lunch to the emergency room at Springhill Medical Center on Dauphin...
Alabama drivers can use their iPhone in the car thanks to Apple CarPlay. Apple says that this system reduces the distractions that would have arisen if one actually handled the phone, yet a study from the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has come to a different...
Drivers in Alabama can benefit from technological innovations in new vehicles. That includes driver-assisted technology. Still, with these advancements in their infancy, it is important to understand their limitations. Regulatory agencies are concerned about safety....
Alabama residents may feel drowsy after springing forward one hour for daylight saving time. This problem is widespread, and according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, it even leads to an annual increase of 6% in fatal car crashes. Researchers...
Those in Alabama following the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant might be interested to learn that the basketball star's widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit was filed against Island Express Helicopters, which operated the helicopter that caused...
Thousands of Alabamians move into nursing homes later in life. They often do this to receive extra assistance with daily tasks. Unfortunately, they don’t always get the help they need. Nursing home neglect occurs when staff members fail to meet residents’ needs....
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