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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...

The South has a long history with carnivals. Close proximity to Disney World and Gibsonton, Florida, where many national traveling sideshows have wintered for generations, mean Alabama communities have long been stops for carnival and circus operators. Unfortunately, these companies face little, if any, regulatory oversight regarding making sure their rides are safe for Alabama fairgoers....

Alabama just missed the dubious distinction of being among the five most dangerous states in the nation in which to live. WalletHub reports a recent study to determine the safest and least-safe states ranked Alabama 44th-safest. We ranked 30th in personal and property safety, 46th in financial safety, and 32nd in both road safety and...