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Distracted driving has become a pervasive problem on the roads of Alabama. With smart phones becoming increasingly ubiquitous, technology manufacturers are taking steps to improve and expand Do Not Disturb functions that prevent a driver from using their phone while driving. Business Insider reports that the iOS 11 operating system for iPhone—due for release in...

The cars we drive are getting older. But unlike fine wine or your favorite cast-iron pan, vehicles don't necessarily get better with age. In fact, a recent study by researchers from Australia and New Zealand opine that aging cars fail miserably by today's safety standards, particularly when colliding with newer, more well-designed vehicles that have the...

Authorities have determined the cause of death for two Alabama women found dead in Lake Tuscaloosa one recent weekend: electrocution. This type of incident, sometimes referred to as "electric shock drowning," has become an increasing concern and raises challenging questions regarding who might be liable. AL.com reports the two friends had gone to the dock...

Victims who count on the civil justice system to attain fair compensation for losses may soon face substantial limitations. A series of federal tort reform bills could undercut the ability of Mobile injury claimants to file a claim and receive adequate compensation for losses. According to the Washington Post and Center for Justice and Democracy, the proposed...

It’s well known that distractions such as texting and cell phone use while driving are an epidemic on our roads. But a new study shows that the dangers of distracted driving can linger long after the driver puts the cell phone down. For up to 27 seconds after sending a text message, making a phone...

Invokana was approved by the FDA in 2013, and was hailed as a breakthrough drug in the treatment of type-2 diabetes. But the drug, the first in a family of medications called SGLT2 medications, can have serious side effects that cause suffering for many people who take it. Normally, the kidneys reabsorb glucose (sugar) and...

Winter is here, and as always, it brings much colder weather. When temperatures drop, many people turn to space heaters to stay warm. And when used properly, they're a great way to heat the area around you. But this same source of heat can also be a danger in your home. Each year, space heaters...

According to Consumer Reports, federal law prohibits auto dealers from selling a new car that has an active recall if the repairs have not been completed. There is no comparable law for used cars.  As a result, used cars frequently are sold to unsuspecting consumers without those consumers being aware there is a ticking time...

In 2014, 1.57 billion people worldwide owned smart phones. According to Statistia, that number has ballooned to 2.1 billion in 2016. Smart phone users in the United States increased from 171 million people in 2014 to 207.1 million people in 2016. This substantial increase means more people driving on the roads while using their phones. Driving...