GREENE & PHILLIPS, LLC and BEASLEY ALLEN LAW FIRM reach settlement in deadly SCHOOL BUS crash The settlement was reached with corporate defendants IC Bus and Navistar and one individual driver whose negligent actions led to the fatal crash. Mobile, Ala. (May 10, 2022) – “While the individual drivers’ negligence initiated the crash, IC […]
Did you know that post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is common in people who have experienced a car wreck? Regardless of the severity of the accident, people process situations and their emotions differently. Studies have shown that car wrecks are the leading cause of PTSD amongst people today, and experts view it as a dangerous […]
Car accidents can happen at any time. Not all car accidents involve one vehicle hitting another. Single car accidents happen all the time, however, not every single car accident is caused by the driver alone. When an accident is caused by a vehicle that was not hit during the accident, it is called a phantom […]
It’s a common sight nowadays, the use of headphones while driving. Smart devices gave us the ability to listen to our favorite music and podcasts anywhere, anytime, including while driving a motor vehicle. But have you ever stopped to think about the potential dangers of driving with headphones? Headphones can cause a serious accident, or […]
Being involved in a car accident is an overwhelming experience. The accident itself can be traumatic, especially if you or a loved one suffered injuries. In addition, the aftermath can be extremely stressful and confusing. Not only do you have to seek medical care for your injuries, take time off work, and get your car […]
Did you know that everyone in a vehicle traveling in Alabama must wear a seat belt? Seat belt laws in Alabama have recently changed. The state’s seat belt law used to apply only to those in the front seat, and minors in the backseat. However, under a bill approved by the Alabama Legislature during its […]
It’s now against the law for Alabama drivers to stay in the left lane for too long. As part of the Anti-Road Rage Act, passed by lawmakers during the last legislative session, vehicles cannot stay in the leftmost lane of the interstate for more than a mile and a half without passing another vehicle. The […]
Car crashes are a scary experience in and of themselves, but even more so if a child is involved. The first thing someone should do for a minor when they’re involved in a wreck is to seek treatment immediately. Children don’t typically express how they feel as well as adults do, so it’s important to […]
When should someone seek medical attention after they’ve been in a car wreck? Obviously if you are bleeding, have broken bones, or are in extreme pain, you need to seek medical treatment right a way. Allow first responders to escort you to the nearest Emergency Room. As a general rule, if there is any damage […]
