Picture this: A distracted driver runs a red light while you’re checking a text message at an intersection. In most states, you’d still receive partial compensation for your injuries. But in Alabama, that momentary glance at your phone could cost you everything. As one of only four states practicing pure contributory negligence, Alabama’s approach to…
A single moment—a brief glance at your phone, a split-second delay in braking, or one step off the curb—carries vastly different consequences depending on where your accident occurs. In 46 states, you might recover 99% of your damages even if you’re 1% at fault. But in Alabama, that same 1% of fault could mean losing…
Every 45 minutes, someone loses their life to drunk driving in America. In Alabama alone, alcohol-impaired driving claimed 281 lives in 2022, accounting for nearly 30% of all traffic fatalities in the state. Behind each statistic lies a story of devastation that could have been prevented, and understanding the legal implications of sobriety testing can…
Every 45 minutes, someone dies in an alcohol-impaired driving crash in the United States. The shattered windshield. The piercing sirens. The life-altering moment when one person’s choice to drink and drive transforms countless lives forever. Across Alabama’s highways and rural roads, these preventable tragedies continue to tear families apart and devastate communities. The aftermath extends…
Nearly 32% of all traffic fatalities in Alabama involve alcohol-impaired driving, resulting in countless lives changed forever. Behind many of these tragic accidents lies a complex web of responsibility that extends beyond the intoxicated driver to the businesses and individuals who served them alcohol. Recent data shows that establishments that serve alcohol can reduce drunk…
Flashing blue lights in your rearview mirror. The sound of screeching tires on wet pavement. A single moment behind the wheel can transform lives forever, rippling through families and communities across Alabama. Whether you’re facing DUI charges or dealing with the aftermath of a drunk driving accident, understanding your rights and responsibilities under Alabama law…
On a sunny morning along I-459, a father’s split-second decision to check his work email transformed an ordinary commute into a life-altering moment. Three cars, eight lives, and countless ripple effects—all from a moment of distraction that seemed harmless at the time. As our vehicles become extensions of our offices and social spaces, the line…
Picture this: You’re navigating through downtown Birmingham during rush hour when your GPS suddenly recalculates, demanding your attention right as traffic comes to an abrupt halt. In that split second of looking at your screen, everything changes. For countless Alabama drivers, this scenario isn’t hypothetical—it’s a daily hazard that transforms routine commutes into potential catastrophes. …
In 2022, distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives on American roads—equivalent to nine fully loaded passenger jets crashing. Behind each statistic lies a preventable tragedy, often caused not by phones or food but by something far more subtle: our wandering minds. While Alabama drivers understand the dangers of texting behind the wheel, cognitive distractions—from daydreaming to…
Picture this: You glance down at your phone to read a text message while driving. In those mere seconds—the length of a typical text—your car travels the distance of a football field while essentially driving blind. As our lives become increasingly connected through technology, understanding these laws isn’t just about avoiding tickets—it’s about preventing life-changing…