Car accidents are often jarring experiences that can leave survivors feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take next. Amidst the chaos and stress, car crash victims should avoid common mistakes that could further complicate matters. In the aftermath of...
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What are the most common types of motor vehicle collisions?
Many different issues influence what occurs during a motor vehicle collision. The direction and speed of the vehicles, the style of the vehicles and road conditions all play a role in collisions. Police departments and researchers categorize collisions into a variety...
Why Alabama’s distracted driving law falls short
Alabama has a very clear law about phone use while driving. The law makes it a traffic infraction to manually input data into a mobile phone or similar device while driving. In fact, the definition of distracted driving under the current law in Alabama is quite...
Victims need help gathering and preserving evidence after a crash
Most people involved in Alabama car crashes expect the scene of the collision to speak for itself. The average adult does not like to point the finger or feel like a tattletale, so they rely on the police officer taking their report to reach the right conclusion....
4 FAQs about the aftermath of Alabama car crashes
Car crashes are unpredictable events that can result in major consequences. There are thousands of collisions every year in Alabama. Those affected by a recent collision will probably have some questions about what they can expect in the future. There are certain...
Why can T-bone car crashes be so devastating?
T-bone collisions are notorious for their devastating consequences. Also known as side-impact or broadside collisions, these accidents transpire when an incoming vehicle crashes head-on into the side of another. Driver behavior often plays a significant role in T-bone...
What’s a wide-turn accident, and how do these crashes happen?
Motor vehicle accidents can unfold under a variety of circumstances. One of the less discussed but quite common types of crashes that occur is the wide-turn accident. Understanding what a wide-turn accident is and how it occurs is crucial for all 18-wheeler truck...
What’s distracted driving, and why do many drivers engage in it?
In today’s fast-paced world, where technology and multitasking have become the norm, the issue of distracted driving has emerged as a significant concern. Distracted driving refers to engaging in activities that divert a driver’s attention away from the road,...
What happens after a hit-and-run wreck in Alabama?
Car crashes can be expensive and very inconvenient. Depending on the time of day and the location of a wreck, people may have to wait quite some time to file a police report, and that may only be the starting point of managing the aftermath of the collision. The...
1 mistake some drivers get talked into after an Alabama crash
Alabama state law largely determines what should happen right after a crash occurs. The law also features many rules intended to prevent crashes from occurring in the first place. Unfortunately, sometimes people deviate from these rules with unfortunate consequences....
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