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Bicycling may be a popular method of transportation in Alabama, but it isn’t always the safest. In 2015, 185 Alabama bicyclists suffered injuries and nine others died. More than one-fifth (21%) of these accidents involved injured bicyclists who were 15 and younger. Negligent and distracted drivers are making Alabama’s roadways more dangerous than ever...

The Alabama Department of Labor denying your workers’ compensation claim doesn’t necessarily mean the end of your recovery journey. There may be other outlets to obtain financial compensation for your workplace accident. You generally have two ways to resolve a workers’ compensation case dispute involving a claim denial. One is to challenge the decision...

In 2015, 8,484 traffic accidents in Alabama involved large trucks. These accidents caused 118 deaths and 2,367 personal injuries. Truck accidents almost always cause worse injuries to passenger vehicle occupants than to those in commercial trucks. Below is a list of the most common factors involved in truck accidents, based on real crash data....

Social security disability insurance is a failsafe that protects Americans when they can no longer work or those who can’t work as they had in the past – among other issues. However, many people don’t even realize they are eligible for social security benefits. Any person who has worked and had social security benefits...

After an injury or illness from a dangerous product, your first step is to seek medical care. Injuries may not be immediate, so you should see a professional to discover the scope of damages. No one should suffer harm from a manufacturer’s negligence. If you have experienced an injury, here are the next steps...

Whether you are a pet owner or someone who knows how dangerous a vicious dog can be, the Dangerous Dog Procedure Act is an important law for Alabama residents. Legislators enacted this law in 2017 to declare a dog dangerous for the safety of others. If you or a family member has suffered an...

Similar to criminal cases, personal injury cases have a statute of limitations – or deadlines – for how long victims have to sue a negligent party. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to another party’s negligence, you need immediate medical care. After talking with a doctor, call an Alabama...

Benzene is a clear, flammable chemical found in coal tar and petroleum. It is one of the most widely-used chemicals in the country, used mainly as a solvent. Plastics, detergents, pesticides, rubber, lubricants, dyes, and other chemicals often contain benzene. Benzene is a dangerous, carcinogenic chemical that could cause terminal cancers and other serious...

Buckling your seatbelt reduces your risk of fatal injury by 45% in a passenger car and 60% in a light truck. Seatbelts saved an estimated 14,668 lives in 2016. Despite the proven power of seatbelts, more than 27 million people still don’t wear them. If you weren’t buckled up during a car accident in...

With modern technology, the ability to produce photos, video, and audio recordings is in almost anyone’s hands. These developments mean it’s much easier now to produce surveillance footage than before, which can have an impact on trials of all kinds. In a personal injury case, recorded evidence can determine who is at fault in...