Will Lyft’s New Safety Standards be Enough?
Rideshare companies like Lyft and Uber have been under scrutiny for the last couple of years, especially from riders who claim the drivers assaulted them. The pressure to make riders safer has been building, and Lyft, it appears, is attempting to answer the call. In a blog post, Lyft announced “we’re taking further action toward…
Read MoreSeat Belt Safety Issues in Alabama
Alabama law requires all individuals occupying the front seat of a motor vehicle to wear a seat belt while the vehicle is moving or on the road, with some minor exceptions. In addition, a new state law goes into effect September 1, 2019 aimed at reducing car crash injuries and deaths. Starting on that date,…
Read MoreWhy Batteries in E-Cigarettes Can Explode
E-cigarettes (or e-cigs) and vape pens are relatively new products on the market designed to replaced traditional cigarettes which have surely borne the brunt of negative publicity and proven health dangers over the years. These devices are essentially vaporizers operated with a battery. “Vaping” is the term used to describe the use of an e-cigarette…
Read MoreCommon Roadway Hazards That Lead to Motorcycle Accidents
Conditions on the road can play a significant part in a motorcycle accident. The weather conditions, road design, and other factors can increase the risk for motorcycle riders to experience an accident and subsequent injuries. Motorcyclists depend more than a standard four-wheel vehicle does on having a solid, uniform, high friction roadway surface for proper…
Read MoreWhy Accountability Matters When It Comes to Opioids and Medications
The big drug makers such as Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, are often assigned blame for propagating the nation’s opioid crisis. However, internal documents gathered from a number of pharmaceutical and retail companies indicate that generic drug manufacturers also played a great part in advancing the epidemic. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) kept records…
Read MoreHow Do I Choose the Best Personal Injury Attorney for Me?
An injury can throw your entire life out-of-whack. You may need time off of work, or have to see specialists for your injuries. You may need to find in-home care for a loved one, or a long-term babysitter for your children. You could be facing bills from a mechanic, or fighting with your insurance company…
Read MoreE-Cigarettes Aren’t Safe. We Want Your Kids to Know.
There are a lot of misconceptions about e-cigarettes, and a lot of undisclosed (and undiscussed) dangers. While the majority of the stories we read deal with their tendency to explode – a serious and dangerous problem, we admit – we want to discuss the dangers they pose even when they’re in working order, especially to…
Read MoreInjured in a Car Crash? You Can Use Your Health Insurance in Alabama
In May, Alabama sent an important bill to the Governor regarding medical liens. As of August 1, 2019, hospitals have been required to accept and bill your health insurance, instead of attaching a lien to an award to secure a higher payout. If you feel a bit confused as to why that was not already…
Read MoreFiling a Product Liability Claim for Defective Car Parts
Car and truck manufacturers, as well as those that manufacture vehicle components and accessories, are legally obligated to adhere to all federal and state safety standards. Unfortunately, in some cases vehicle manufacturers only discover – or report – problems with defective parts after an injury or death. Many times, a report like this will lead…
Read MoreWho Is Liable if I’m in an Accident with a FedEx Truck?
As with other types of trucking accidents, collisions that involve FedEx trucks are often due to driver error, poorly maintained delivery trucks and vans, mechanical failure, and other factors. Commercial driver error is a prominent cause of these accidents and can involve distracted driving, failure to obey traffic laws, impairment from alcohol or drugs, improper…
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