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In 2018, Alabama saw a total of 946 traffic fatalities – a four percent increase from 2017. Aggressive driving and distracted driving are among the leading factors in fatal crashes in Alabama. That’s why two statewide bills are being considered that would mitigate the risk – one to address cell phone distraction and the other...

As walkable communities are becoming more and more popular, accidents involving pedestrians are also on the rise. Car manufacturers are taking steps to prevent collisions with pedestrians, which are a major safety concern here in Alabama. A 2018 report by the Governors Highway Safety Association stated that Alabama ranks eighth highest in the country for...

We’re seeing more SUVs on the roads of Mobile. While the reduction in gas prices may be a factor, many drivers are also attracted to the high ground clearance, sporty appeal and increased horsepower of SUVs. But according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS, HLDI), these vehicles are the...

You may not have seen it coming. The vehicle behind you failed to stop in time and crashed into the rear of your car. Afterward, you felt neck pain. You may not have felt any pain at all at first, but days later, discomfort began to set in. You’re not alone if this happened to...

First things first: breathe. You’ve been in a car accident. Even a minor crash can shake you up. You might be frightened. You might be angry. You certainly are surprised. Take a deep breath. Breathe out. Do it again. Then get out of your car and assess the damage – to yourself and your car.   Report your car...

Head-on collisions don’t happen very often. However, they result in the most severe injuries. That’s because when two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide, the impact doubles. Imagine how much damage can be done when a vehicle crashes into a stationary object at 50 mph. Now imagine the impact of a crash at 100 mph....

There has been some progress when it comes to the number of road fatalities, but not nearly enough. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fewer people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2017 than in 2016, a drop of 1.8 percent.   The trends for the first half of 2018 also offer more optimism: 3.1...

As new technology continues to be introduced to the automobile industry, many new vehicles are becoming safer.   These crash mitigation systems are proving to be effective. However, they can have unintended consequences that can put lives in danger.  How Safe Is Automobile Safety Technology? According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there are currently two safety features...

Traveling through intersections is likely the most dangerous part of your day. The high number of traffic collisions at intersections has been a primary cause of the largest increase in traffic deaths in nearly half a century, according to the National Safety Council. Most of us take for granted the intersections on our daily commute....

When patients suffer from injuries and illnesses, they may rely on prescription drugs to mitigate the symptoms. Consumers and patients should expect nothing but the best possible treatment when obtaining a prescription drug. Unfortunately, many pharmaceutical companies cut corners in order to reduce their own costs. They use substances that are cheap and easy to...