Mobile Personal Injury Blog
Alabama residents can triumph over termite season damage
It is the responsibility of a homeowner to keep up with their home maintenance, but when it comes to termites, there is often little the homeowner can do. Termite damage is often observed too late, and by then, the damage has been done. So, who is responsible for...
The various ways drivers can be distracted
In 2013, 3,154 people were killed in accidents caused by distracted drivers as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There are three types of distractions that a driver may face while traveling on a road or highway in Alabama....
Rural roads carry unique risks for motor vehicle accidents
Drivers in Alabama are understandably worried about being in motor vehicle accidents when on the road. There is a general perception that these collisions happen on well-traveled roads and in cities. This is not always the case. Urban driving has its risks, but so too...
Older cars more often to blame in defect-related crashes
More people in Alabama and the rest of the U.S. are choosing to get the most out of their vehicles rather than buy new ones. This stands to reason as a car can last a good 15 years and run for up to 300,000 miles, assuming that it's well-maintained. The problem is...
Study suggests high caffeine use tied to high truck crash risk
Truck drivers work long hours and consequently have to contend with drowsiness. Many will rely on caffeinated beverages to stay awake, but it appears that there is a correlation between high levels of caffeinated beverage consumption and accidents. If someone you know...
Car accident fatalities are increasing
While the number of crashes on Alabama highways has not risen significantly in the past several years, the number of fatal crashes has increased. In a two-year period, the total number of people killed in car accidents has risen 13%, and people are understandably...
Distractions and highway work zones, a risky combination
Alabama residents may or may not be surprised to hear that there is a crash in a highway work zone every 5.4 minutes in the U.S. These zones, with their narrow lanes and drivers speeding through them, are obviously dangerous places. However, there's another factor...
Families file wrongful death claims over Kobe Bryant crash
Alabama readers may have heard the news that NBA legend Kobe Bryant and eight others perished in a helicopter crash in late January. Now, the families of four passengers killed in the accident are suing the companies that owned and operated the doomed aircraft. On...
Teen drivers more likely to crash with a peer in the car
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that if teen drivers invite even a single peer as a passenger into their car, they raise their risk for an accident by 44%. Parents in Alabama should be aware that their newly licensed teens are inexperienced and so more...
Local Lawyer Says Help However You Can
Can you help others during the virus crisis? Local personal injury attorney Bill Eiland says that you will find things to do if you just look. One example is that Eiland and his staff delivered lunch to the emergency room at Springhill Medical Center on Dauphin...
