Drivers who choose to engage in reckless driving behaviors risk not only their life, but also those of everyone else on the road. A wrongful death that occurred last April was the topic of a recent hearing at which a man faced charges stemming from reckless driving...
Wrongful Death
Alabama man hit by car dies
Car accidents involving pedestrians often result in those pedestrians involved sustaining serious or even fatal injuries. One recent fatal accident along a busy seven-lane Alabama road has left many residents shaken.The fatal pedestrian and car accident occurred...
Alabama woman ejected from vehicle in crash dies
It's a proven fact; seatbelts save lives. Despite numerous public safety campaigns and laws mandating their use however, many Alabama drivers still fail to buckle up. A recent wrongful death serves as a solemn reminder to all Alabamans of the importance of wearing a...
Study: energy drink-related ER visits have doubled
Many of our readers in Alabama are no doubt aware of the harmful effect that drinking too many energy drinks can cause on the human body. A new study performed by the federal government sheds light on the havoc that the drinks are causing on unsuspecting consumers....
Multiple-vehicle accident leaves one dead, four injured
Accidents involving multiple vehicles often result in drivers and vehicle occupants sustaining serious or even fatal injuries. A recent accident that happened in the Alabama city of Mobile illustrates the dangers associated with multiple-vehicle crashes.During the...
Father and son die after being hit by car
School zones often present many challenges for drivers. This is especially true in the evening hours as students, parents and members of the public attend sporting events. Sadly, an Alabama father and his two-year-old son were recently killed in a wrongful death when...
Two-motorcycle accident on I-459 leaves one dead
Alabama motorcyclists must contend with many dangers while traveling along Alabama's highways and roads. Oftentimes cars and trucks fail to see motorcycles and injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents are often serious or even fatal. A recent wrongful death that...
Failure to see motorcycle results in fatality
Individuals who own motorcycles often recall instances where they narrowly escaped being involved in a crash or collision. Due to their size, speed and ability to easily maneuver through traffic, motorcycles can be difficult for other motorists to see. When a driver...
Breeder’s dogs put down after two kill neighbor
Thirty-three Rottweilers seized from a Saint Clair County home will be euthanized after two of the animals wrongful death an 82-year-old neighbor last month. Police and animal control officers sent out to collect the dogs say they were met with fierce lunging and...
Motorcycle accident claims life of Birmingham man
Motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles often result in the motorcyclist suffering serious or wrongful death. When a car or truck crashes into a motorcycle, the motorcyclist is often thrown from their bike. Injuries common in motorcycle accidents include head...