When a car accident occurs, most people assume that one or more of the drivers involved are responsible. However, in some cases, the government may be at fault. Whether due to poorly maintained roads, defective traffic signals or negligent construction zones,...
Driving after drinking is a very irresponsible choice. Some who choose to drive while drunk simply do not care about the consequences of their actions. Others may fail to recognize the warning signs that they have had too much to drink. Some people have a difficult...
Car wrecks can leave people with all kinds of serious injuries. Some people hurt their brains or injure their spinal cords. They may have permanent medical challenges that require ongoing care for the rest of their lives. Those severe injuries can also affect their...
Sometimes, the moments immediately after a car crash seem like something out of a comedy. A driver steps out of a car shouting about how the crash ruined their lunch and their shirt. They have the remnants of a cheeseburger smeared all over the front of them, and for...
Obtaining car insurance compensation after a crash can be a headache. Frequently, the process may take multiple months. The party affected by the crash may have to repeatedly submit invoices to the insurance company to obtain compensation. Waiting for a response and...
Figuring out who is actually at fault for a car crash can be a complicated process. It is common for both drivers to try to blame the other and downplay their own contributions to the situation. Some people outright lie to the other driver or to the police officer who...
Drivers generally know that they need to be careful around intersections. After all, they are about to enter an area where multiple vehicles travel in opposing directions. Many of the worst crashes reported every year take place at busy intersections. It only takes a...
Drivers must maintain the mental capacity to react to what’s going on around their vehicle. Any driver who’s not in the proper mental state to drive should stay off the roads so they don’t cause crashes. Unfortunately, some drivers don’t think about the seriousness of...
Working overnight is a fact of life for many people, including medical professionals, gas station attendants and others. For those individuals, abnormal sleep patterns are common. While some may joke about this reality, those different sleep patterns may lead to a...
There are many Alabama state laws that apply to those operating motor vehicles. For example, drivers generally need to follow all posted traffic signs and operate their vehicles in a safe manner consistent with traffic laws. They must maintain a driver's license,...
