Alabama drivers can use their iPhone in the car thanks to Apple CarPlay. Apple says that this system reduces the distractions that would have arisen if one actually handled the phone, yet a study from the road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has come to a different...
Month: March 2020
Car accidents can result from overreliance on new technology
Drivers in Alabama can benefit from technological innovations in new vehicles. That includes driver-assisted technology. Still, with these advancements in their infancy, it is important to understand their limitations. Regulatory agencies are concerned about safety....
The Law in Alabama, the Virus and You
Here, in short, is what my clients, friends, and relatives seem to want to know while we fight the coronavirus. Will my insurance company pay for my coronavirus test? Yes. A new law now requires insurance companies to pay for the tests with no cost to you. This...
Spring forward to DST raises number of fatal crashes
Alabama residents may feel drowsy after springing forward one hour for daylight saving time. This problem is widespread, and according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder, it even leads to an annual increase of 6% in fatal car crashes. Researchers...
How a Lawyer Can Lower Your Medical Bills
You may have heard this story out of Dothan. An uninsured woman is charged more than $50,000 for a procedure that usually costs an insured person about $6,000. Plus, this Dothan woman had been paying on the bill each month for 3 years. Then the lawyers stepped...
Civil suit filed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
Those in Alabama following the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant might be interested to learn that the basketball star's widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The suit was filed against Island Express Helicopters, which operated the helicopter that caused...
What are the warning signs of nursing home neglect?
Thousands of Alabamians move into nursing homes later in life. They often do this to receive extra assistance with daily tasks. Unfortunately, they don’t always get the help they need. Nursing home neglect occurs when staff members fail to meet residents’ needs....