Four-wheelers are a source of adventure for many people in the South. However, the thrill does come with significant risks. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have been linked to a concerning number of accidents across the United States. These accidents range from collisions with trees, people, other vehicles, or stationary objects to implements and ejections. Read on…
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Ride-sharing services like Lyft have transformed people’s commute, offering convenience and flexibility. However, as with any mode of transportation, accidents can happen. In this blog post, we’ll delve into Lyft accident statistics in the United States, shedding light on the safety landscape of this popular ride-sharing platform. In the last decade, Lyft has grown remarkably,…
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Understanding a state’s driving laws can help ensure a smooth and safe driving experience. Here, we provide a comprehensive guide on Alabama driving laws. Alabama Licensing Requirements To get an Alabama driver’s license: To transfer an out-of-state license: Alabama Driving Laws: Rules of the Road While we can’t review all of the driving rules in…
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How Frequently Do Uber Drivers Experience Accidents? Accident Statistics While Uber often emphasizes the quality and safety of its services, let’s take a closer look at the statistics. Riding with Uber comes with its share of risks, despite their efforts to minimize the presence of intoxicated and unsafe drivers on the roads. Interestingly,…
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Today’s highly connected world has made social media a large part of our daily lives. While there are both positives and negatives to this connectivity, one potential negative is that social media can sometimes impact legal matters like car accident claims. It is wise to have a thorough understanding of how social media can influence…
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Car accidents can have consequences many years after they happen. For that reason, it’s helpful to understand laws about compensation and why they are important. According to Alabama Department of Transportation (ADOT) data, a traffic crash happens in the state approximately every three minutes and 55 seconds. This crash course will explain the basics of…
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Driving is an intricate dance where vehicles move at the same time in the same direction to reach their destinations. However, one disruption to this dance is lane splitting. Lane splitting is when motorcyclists weave in and out of moving traffic going in the same direction. In 2021, 1,818 crashes involving motorcycles happened in Alabama.…
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Distracted driving claimed 3,522 lives in the United States in 2021, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | NHTSA. In Alabama, there were 49 certified fatalities associated with distracted driving during that same year. These facts may only be numbers to you, but to many families, they represent the pain of a lost…
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Traveling by bus is one of the safest modes of travel; however, accidents occur. When they do, bus accidents are scary. Even at slow speeds, the impact and injuries can be downright devastating. For perspective, 4,998 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes in 2020, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
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