Who Is Responsible for Crumbling, Cracked Sidewalks and Walkways?
Crumbling concrete, cracked sidewalks, and uneven surfaces are ugly, and they can be dangerous. When pedestrians are walking down the street, they have the right to do so without constantly worrying about an uneven or cracked sidewalk that can cause them to trip, slip, and possibly endure injuries that can keep them hospitalized and even…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know about Merging Accidents
With thousands of motor vehicle accidents happening across the country each year, some of these accidents to occur when drivers are attempting to merge into a lane from a different section of the road. Some Huntsville merging accidents involve two vehicles, while others may involve multiple vehicles. Merging accidents, also called lane change accidents, often…
Read MoreWhat Causes Heavy Machinery Accidents on Construction Sites?
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places; it’s why there are supposed to be signs posted on and around the site, warning of the dangers, and why workers are required to wear hard hats. One of the reasons accidents on work sites are so dangerous (and often so deadly) is the speed at which they occur.…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of accidents occur each day on roads across the country, some of which involve motorcyclists. While any type of accident is a bad thing, motorcycle accidents are often more catastrophic than the average car accident. The impact of a vehicle crashing into a motorcycle could send a motorist in the air, causing them to…
Read MoreWhat Is the Trucking Log, and Why Is It Important?
When a truck accident occurs, the result can be fatal. Collisions involving trucks are dangerous for many reasons, but the size and weight of the vehicles can make any crash a fatal one. Commercial trucks weigh tens of thousands of pounds and the impact of these vehicles can cause some serious damage to other vehicles…
Read MoreMarijuana Use and Driving in Alabama
Currently, the personal use of marijuana is a misdemeanor in Alabama with possible penalties of a year in jail and a $6,000 fine. The sale, cultivation, and trafficking in marijuana is a felony. But this may change in the coming months, as the state is considering legalizing the medical use of marijuana. But should they?…
Read MoreWhat Are Electrical Burn Injuries?
An electrical burn occurs when an individual is handling a product which conducts electricity, like a live wire or a malfunctioning appliance. While an initial electric shock may send a tingling sensation throughout the body, under certain circumstances, people can experience severe electrical burn injuries. An individual may sustain burn injuries on any part of…
Read MoreDebunking Three Common Myths about Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a serious problem in the United States. People of all ages, races, nationalities, and economic backgrounds are being abducted (or conned) into sexual slavery, and forced to perform sexual acts in exchange for money that their captors collect. Understanding the urban legends and myths of sex trafficking is important because it can…
Read MoreVaping Illness or the Flu? Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Life
A growing number of people are suddenly experiencing symptoms of vaping illness. These symptoms are similar to the symptoms that people experience when they have the flu. If an individual regularly uses a vape and suddenly experiences such symptoms, he or she may assume that they are coming down with the flu when they are…
Read MoreI Was Injured by a Drunk Driver on New Year’s Eve. What Can I Do?
New Year’s Eve is a big night for parties. That means there will be a lot of people out there who are drinking. While Alabama’s drunk driving numbers have decreased in urban areas, possibly because of services like Lyft and Uber, there are still a lot of people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. If…
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