Driving is an essential aspect of independence for many older adults. However, as people age, certain physical and cognitive changes can affect driving abilities. 1. Stay active and maintain your health Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining strength,...
Car Accidents
Common causes of rollover accidents
Rollover accidents are among the most dangerous vehicle crashes. Understanding their common causes and potential injuries can help in prevention and improve road safety. Vehicle type SUVs, trucks, and vans are more prone to rollovers because of their higher center of...
4 safe driving tips for young parents
As a new parent, you have a lot on your mind at any given time, from sleep schedules and sleepless nights to diaper changes and daycare bills. With so much to think about, something as seemingly mundane as car safety can fall at the bottom of your priority list....
Why you shouldn’t accept a cash settlement offer after a crash
No one enjoys getting involved in the stress of settlement negotiations and legal actions. If you suffer a relatively minor car accident, and the other driver offers you a sum of cash in exchange for waving your right to sue, it might be tempting to accept their offer...
NHTSA Working on Technology to Prevent Drunk Driving
Safety regulators in the U.S. are focused on developing new technology that could be used to end drunk driving, a Birmingham & Montgomery car accident lawyer notes. Earlier this month, transportation safety officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Fatal DUI Accident Leads to Manslaughter Charges
Reflecting on a recent fatal DUI accident, our Montgomery car accident attorneys discuss options for financial recovery via civil court after DUI accidents. A 23-year-old man is currently facing DUI and manslaughter charges for allegedly driving while impaired and causing a fatal collision. According to the investigators, the deadly accident occurred on U.S. Highway 98 this past Friday evening just…
6 Important Stats & Facts about Pedestrian Accidents (Pt. 3)
Ending our blog series 6 Important Stats & Facts about Pedestrian Accidents, here are a few more things that can be crucial to know about these types of traffic accidents. Pedestrian Accidents: Additional Important Info 5 – Pedestrian accidents are preventable. These facts about pedestrian accidents are key to understanding how to prevent them. Contact us, however, when you need…
6 Important Stats & Facts about Pedestrian Accidents (Pt. 2)
Resuming 6 Important Stats & Facts about Pedestrian Accidents (Pt. 1), we’ll reveal some more crucial info below that you may want to know about pedestrian accidents. And, remember, if you have been hurt in any traffic accident caused by a negligent driver, you can turn to for help with your financial recovery. Pedestrian Accidents: More Important Facts 3 –…
6 Important Stats & Facts about Pedestrian Accidents (Pt. 1)
Being hit by a negligent driver can be damaging enough when people are in their own vehicles; however, when the people hit are pedestrians, rather than other motorists, the impacts of these traffic accidents can end up being far worse – if not deadly. Taking a closer look at the occurrence and impacts of pedestrian accidents in the U.S., in…
Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads (Pt. 3)
Concluding our blog series Holiday Travel Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Roads, below are some additional tips that can help protect you and your family if you will be driving to visit loved ones this holiday season. Additional Holiday Travel Safety Tips Keeping a winter kit in your car and telling people about your travel plans are…