Everything You Need to Know about Common Construction Injuries
The construction industry is full of hazardous conditions that may lead to a multitude of injuries for workers. Falls, dangerous substances and heavy equipment contribute to devastating physical and financial setbacks for employees and employers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2019, the construction industry had 79,660 nonfatal injuries. To help provide a…
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Crash Course in Car Accident Compensation: What Every Victim Needs to Know
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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Is Lane Splitting Legal in Alabama?
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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Understanding the Dangers of Distracted Driving Accidents
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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Your Essential Guide to Workers’ Compensation Medical Care After an Injury
Workers’ compensation is a safety net of sorts that provides medical care for individuals facing workplace injuries or illnesses. The employer takes on the responsibility of covering medical treatment through a workers’ compensation insurance policy. Medical care is a huge component of workers’ compensation benefits. Its purpose is to encourage a swift recovery and return…
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What You Should Know About Product Defects
Product liability laws hold many types of companies accountable for damages caused by defective products. Understanding this legal concept is important. Essentially, product liability laws make sure there is some accountability for harmful products that are put out to the public. What is product liability? Product liability laws ensure manufacturers and sellers are responsible for…
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