Seat belts are one of the most important safety equipment inside vehicles; millions of people depend on them daily. This type of equipment has a dramatic impact on a person’s chances of survival in an accident. A malfunctioning seat belt can put drivers and passengers...
Personal Injury
Common fatal work-related accidents
Unfortunately, whether you work outside or inside, there is always a risk of injury when you go to work. If you are involved in a work-related accident, it is critical to know what steps to take immediately after the accident. If you lose someone close to you because...
What care might someone need after a dog bite?
A dog bite can seriously impact a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, and they may need extensive treatment to help them recover. What might the treatment for a dog bite involve? Surgery A severe animal bite can do permanent damage, especially bites that impact a...
What symptoms might indicate a spinal cord injury?
Because the spinal cord is vital for carrying signals between the brain and the body, any injury to the spinal cord can have a significant impact on a person’s life. What should injured people and their families know about these serious injuries? 6 symptoms of spinal...
When Can I File For Personal Injury In Addition to Workers’ Compensation?
If you are an employee in Alabama, you probably know that if you get injured on the job, labor laws protect you by guaranteeing workers’ compensation. However, this compensation may not be comprehensive and there may be a possibility to recover from other parties at...
Drownings: A highly preventable tragedy
Drowning is defined as submersion or immersion in liquid (water) resulting in respiratory impairment. While most consider drowning always to be fatal, many survive the frightening events. Nonfatal drowning can lead to brain damage and permanent disabilities. Drownings...
Driving and smartphones: A dangerous combination
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) touts itself as having “The Most Advanced Telematics Platform” that collects sensor data from millions of smartphones, connected vehicles, dashcams, and other types of technology. The objective is to create combined views of both...
What Alabama law does about dangerous dogs
A dog attack can cause serious harm, especially to children. Aggressive dogs have even been known to kill people in Birmingham. Unlike their human owners, dogs cannot be held responsible for their actions in civil court. But Alabama law does have procedures for...
Does your child know how to meet a new dog?
For decades, parents have been teaching their children to stick out their hand and let a new dog smell it before petting the dog. While the intentions for this myth were positive, dogs have not felt the same way. During the summer, it seems like everyone is out with...
Drowning may not look the way you imagine
As outdoor swimming season approaches, you and your children may be counting down days to get to the lake or pool and enjoy the water. Swimming can be a great way to relax and help your family get some exercise. While you may know that drowning is a risk, it is not...