Month: December 2010

Christmas Holiday Car Accident Statistics for Alabama

Thousands of people will be hitting Alabama roadways this Christmas Holiday weekend. As Huntsville Car Accident Attorneys, we know this will sadly mean that several people will tragically lose their lives in car wrecks during this busy travel holiday. In 2007, 15 people were killed in Alabama car wrecks during the 102 hour Christmas holiday period. In 2008, 8 people were killed during the 102 hour holiday period. Many times these fatal car wrecks can be prevented by following a few simple rules: 1) Always wear your seat belt and be sure small children are properly secured in their car seats;

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Graysville Auto Accident Claims One Life and Injures 2 Others

A head on collision in the city of Graysville, AL (Jefferson County) has sadly claimed the life of one driver and seriously injured two others. According to a Birmingham Fox 6 News report, the two car accident happened on Cherry Avenue near Hillcrest Road. The wreck was caused by one vehicle coming over the center line and striking the other. Police have not stated which vehicle was at fault. The driver of a Dodge pickup truck was sadly killed in the wreck and a 5 year old passenger in the vehicle was injured and taken to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. The driver of the other vehicle, a Chevy pickup, was also injured and taken to UAB Hospital in critical condition.

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Graysville Auto Accident Claims One Life and Injures 2 Others

A head on collision in the city of Graysville, AL (Jefferson County) has sadly claimed the life of one driver and seriously injured two others. According to a Birmingham Fox 6 News report, the two car accident happened on Cherry Avenue near Hillcrest Road. The wreck was caused by one vehicle coming over the center line and striking the other. Police have not stated which vehicle was at fault. The driver of a Dodge pickup truck was sadly killed in the wreck and a 5 year old passenger in the vehicle was injured and taken to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. The driver of the other vehicle, a Chevy pickup, was also injured and taken to UAB Hospital in critical condition.

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The Importance of Registering Your New Products

With the holiday season in full swing, most of us will be out shopping for all types of new products from electronic devices to home improvement items. When your tearing through the wrapping paper and boxes before you throw away that Product Registration card, STOP!! The process of filling out the registration card seems like a hassle when all you want to do is starting enjoying and using your new product; however, that little card can prevent a serious injury and/or save someone's life. I was just recently reminded of how important registering a product is. I was recently retained by a client who was severely injured when a defective product exploded in his face, causing him to lose an eye. The product had been recalled by the manufacturer for this exact problem; however, the product was never registered, so my client did not have notice the product he was using was defective.

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I-565 Car Accident Kills one and Seriously Injures Another

A tragic car wreck on I-565 near Huntsville and Madison has claimed the life of one driver and seriously injured another. The crash happened around 3 pm on Monday when Latonya Talbert lost control of her vehicle, which was headed eastbound on I-565. Ms. Talbert car came across the median into the westbound lanes and struck a vehicle being driven by Ken Higginbotham. Ms. Talbert died in the crash and Mr. Higginbotham was taken to Huntsville Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Police are still investigating the exact cause of this wreck but do not believe alcohol or drugs played a factor.

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