The holiday season is full of family, fun, parties, and events. Unfortunately, during a season that should be merry and joyful, thousands of victims become injured or killed in drunk driving accidents. The chances of being seriously injured or killed in an alcohol-related car accident increase significantly during the holidays. Drivers are more likely to …
Recovering Compensation After a Bad Weather Car Accident in Alabama
Thankfully, the fall and winter in Alabama don’t come with extreme snow storms like in colder parts of the country. However, icy roads, sleet, and rainstorms cause car accidents in Alabama every fall and winter. When hazardous weather conditions are factored in car accidents, victims might believe that an act of God caused the car …
Causes of Lower Back and Neck Pain After a Car Accident
Car accidents can cause many different injuries, but many victims suffer lower back and neck pain. If you have been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering what is causing your neck and lower back pain. Perhaps you were in a fender bender or an accident that you did not consider to be …
Fatal Car Accidents During Alabama’s Hurricane Season
Every year during Alabama’s hurricane season, people’s homes become destroyed, and injuries occur. The wind and rain that come with hurricane season can also cause fatal car accidents on Alabama roads. A devastating car accident that resulted in the death of 10 victims, including nine children, occurred last week in Southern Alabama. Officials who investigated …
Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents Kill Hundreds of Alabama Residents Every Year
A multi-vehicle accident occurred in Tuscaloosa on Sunday, resulting in one fatality and an injury to an Alabama state trooper. The car accident occurred at an intersection in the morning. Unfortunately, the victim died at the scene of the crime. The state trooper’s 2017 Ford Explorer collided with the victim’s 1995 Jeep Cherokee. The state …
Distracted Driving Kills 10 People Per Day in This Country
by HGD Staff April is Distracted Driving Awareness MonthDid you know that distracted driving continues to be the number one leading cause of car accidents in America? Talking on the phone, texting, eating, reading, grooming, and talking are just some of the ways drivers get distracted behind the wheel. In 2015 alone, 3477 people were killed and an estimated …
Alabama Car Accident Statistics
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injuries in Alabama. Several different Alabama organizations keep track of how, where, and when car accidents happen. By understanding car accident statistics, we can avoid common risk factors that cause serious car accidents. However, even the safest Alabama drivers can become victims of car accidents …
Understanding the Differences Between Car Accidents and Trucking Accidents
by HGD Staff Victims of motor vehicle crashes are often dismayed when they receive a denial letter from an insurance company. Worse yet, many victims are even denied by their own insurance companies after years of dutifully paying their insurance premiums. If this is happening to you, or if you have suffered injuries in a …
How To Handle The Aftermath Of A Birmingham Car Accident With A Parked Car
Driving on the highway is not the only time you should be worried when behind the wheel. According to statistics, more than 500 people are killed in parking lot accidents and around 60,000 sustain injuries every year. It might be a good idea to look for a car accident attorney Birmingham if you’ve been involved in a car …
How To File An Uber Related Injury Claim In Birmingham
Being an Uber driver has its own advantages. You get to set your own hours and you can decide to do it as a side gig. Every occupation has its risks. Being an Uber driver exposes you to potential car accidents. You should make sure you’re insured just in case anything bad happens. You might …
Law Firm Stands Up For Assisting Car Accident Injury Victims In Birmingham
Birmingham, AL – Birmingham, AL based Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC has become the highest rated car accident injury attorney serving residents in and around Birmingham, AL. Possessing years of experience providing accident victims with solid legal representation, the personal injury law firm specializes in securing deserved compensation for accident affectees. Auto accidents are characterized by …
The Top 10 Steps You Should and Should Not Take After a Motor Vehicle Accident
by Drew Haskins One of the questions I’m most frequently asked is what people should and should not do immediately after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Some of the below steps may seem like common sense, while others may surprise you. I’ve compiled the following list, with insight into how each step can …