Riding a bicycle is an enjoyable form of commuting that provides exercise benefits for many people. However, bikers should remain aware of potential dangers when riding, as accidents involving cars and other vehicles may occur. Three incidents seem to happen routinely...
Year: 2022
Daylight Savings Time adds increased risk to drivers
The governing idea behind daylight savings time involves maximizing sunlight during the daytime for part of the year. However, not everyone is a fan of daylight savings time, and some Alabama drivers may worry about the added risks of the evening arriving earlier....
SUVs and pedestrian fatalities in Alabama
Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are among the most popular models on the roads in Alabama. Their size allows for more cargo and passenger space, driving the appeal. Yet, an SUV's size poses dangers to pedestrians. Data shows pedestrians suffered higher fatality rates...
Facts about whistleblowing
Whistleblowing, as it's known as, can be a very effective way for employees in Alabama and other states to bring attention to an illegal or wrongful situation happening in their workplace environment. When employees speak up, it can generally lead to a positive...
Social acceptability of drugs carries deadly consequences
Drunk driving remains a menace to society. According to the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 10,000 people die in alcohol-related crashes every year. Less on the minds of citizens is the problem of motorists under the influence of...
Dangerous trucker fatigue linked to pay structure and deadlines
Truck drivers in Alabama work hard to earn a living, but their occupation can place demands on them that produce traffic hazards. The long hours that many drivers work puts them at great risk for truck driver fatigue that causes drowsy driving. Federal regulations...
Potential benefits of a class action
When there are multiple claims against a defendant, it may be easier to group them together in what is known as a class action lawsuit. The primary benefit is that is allows everyone harmed by a defendant's actions to hold it legally responsible for what it did in an...
Settlement reached in class-action lawsuit against Keurig
Earlier this year, coffee giant Keurig reached a settlement in a class action proceeding. After a consumer learned that K-Cups, the plastic coffee pods included in products sold by Keurig Green Mountain, were not recyclable, they filed a class-action lawsuit. The...
Common trucking accidents
When Alabama residents think about trucking accidents, many tend to think about massive 18-wheelers jackknifing on the highway or trucks careening off of bridges. While these types of accidents certainly occur, they are not the only type of trucking accident that can...
Whistleblower policies
Whistleblowers are people who identify actual or potential crimes in their organization and come forward to tell the government regulators and law enforcement about them. Whistleblower protections Federal whistleblower laws establish benefits to becoming a...