As of January 1, 2024, it will be illegal to hold a cell phone while driving on Huntsville roadways in almost all situations. It is now time for everyone in Huntsville and the surrounding areas to familiarize themselves with the new Huntsville traffic law. Huntsville’s New Traffic Law Prohibits Physically […]
This blog post is a summary of attorney Bart Siniard’s continuing legal education presentation for CLE Alabama on December 15, 2023 hosted by the University of Alabama School of Law. In this presentation, we cover everything lawyers need to know about Alabama uninsured/underinsured motorist litigation. More than half of car accident […]
Driving is an integral part of our daily lives, providing convenience and freedom. However, as the season change, the risks associated with traveling north Alabama’s roadways likewise change. Arguably the most dangerous time to drive in Alabama is here: December. While the most dangerous day to drive is in November […]
Several law enforcement shooting deaths occurred in Alabama in the year 2023, which brings about the legal question of immunity for law enforcement officers in such situations. In north Alabama, where we practice, there has been much publicity about the shooting deaths of Steve Perkins in Decatur and Ray King in […]
Motor vehicle collisions continue to be the leading cause of death in the category of unintentional incidents. And it’s not getting any better. According to a new study by UAB, fatal car accidents in Alabama have increased by 26% from the year 2020 through 2022. The statistics get worse. The state […]