The most recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test results for midsize SUVs are in, and both the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2018 Ford Explorer received a “Poor” rating, the lowest possible, in front-end collisions involving the right side of the vehicle. Officially called an “overlap crash,” the front-end crash tests found that injuries were more likely from collisions occurring at speeds of 40 mph or higher with both cars, specifically to the lower leg andContinue reading
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How to prevent the “fatal four” in construction accidents
Based on accident data of 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration identified four types of accidents that caused more than half of the fatalities on construction sites in that year. It is a sad fact that most of those deaths were preventable if proper safety protocols had been in place. If you keep a lookout for these hazards, you may have a better chance of staying safe. Falls: With over 100,000 deaths and serious injuries caused by falls every year,Continue reading
What is necessary to prove negligence under dram shop laws?
If you have been a victim of a car accident that resulted from the actions of an intoxicated driver, you are likely facing high medical costs and other damages. While you are entitled to pursue financial relief through the civil judicial system by filing a personal injury claim against the driver, you may be concerned about that driver’s ability to compensate you for the damages you suffered. Under certain circumstances, you may hold a third party liable for your financialContinue reading
Fighting Back From an Injury After a Hit and Run
If you’re injured in a auto accident, it’s hard enough to bounce back under the best circumstances, but when the driver responsible doesn’t stick around at the scene as they are required to do, it can be that much harder to get the compensation necessary to pay for your medical bills, fix your own vehicle, and make up for any life adjustments you’ve had to make as you build your future. The first thing you need to do is getContinue reading
Legal counsel needed after car accident related spinal cord injury
One of the most devastating injuries that can result after a motor vehicle accident is damage to the spinal cord. While back injuries are serious they can often be rehabilitated and reversed. However, spinal cord damage is irreversible. Even after years of physical rehabilitation and therapy, a full return to pre-accident functionality is almost always unattainable. This is a life-changing diagnosis and requires experienced legal counsel. Rollovers, head-on collisions and other high impact car crashes often lead to very seriousContinue reading
Drivers should be extra cautious as traffic fatalities are on the rise
Motor vehicle drivers throughout Alabama should be extra careful this year. While data is not yet out for this new year, the trend in 2015 showed an increase in traffic fatalities. According to the NHTSA (“National Highway Transportation Safety Administration”), a January 2016 official report declared a startling increase in traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2015. Approximately 26,000 people died in the U.S. during that time period in a traffic-related incident. What does this translate into whenContinue reading
