Do you click it? A traffic safety campaign sweeping through Huntsville, the rest of Alabama and much of the country is meant to make drivers and their passengers click their seat belts. If they don't, they shouldn't be surprised…more
For many high school students, joining the football team is part of the thrill of growing up. They get to make friends, develop sportsmanship and maybe even get popular in school for being a star player. Unfortunately, for at…more
Most of us don't have medical degrees or enough knowledge to second-guess our doctors' orders. When we are ill, we so greatly depend on medical professionals to provide us with the guidance and prescriptions that we need…more
A lot of us might dread getting up and going to work in the morning. There are other things that are more tempting to do, or maybe we are sick of the commute. But it's important to recognize that there is a more serious negative…more
From a young age, almost everyone is taught not to drink and drive. Not only can driving drunk end an intoxicated driver's life, but her bad decision can forever change the lives of those around her. In a recent Alabama drunk…more
It's Friday today, which means that many workers in Alabama and throughout the country are watching the clock and scrambling to get their work done before it's time to head home or out to usher in the weekend. Don't let the…more
None of us is naïve enough to think that fast food is good for us, but who would ever expect that eating it could lead to a catastrophic injury? An international story proves that it isn't just traffic accidents that can lead to…more
One joy of living in an apartment complex is that apartments often have pools for the tenants to use. That is especially fun for families with kids who like to swim. But as any pool owner and parents should know, pools are not…more
Alabama is surrounded by states that already have anti-texting bans. Texting while driving is also widely known as distracted driving throughout the country. The supposedly reckless habit has caught the attention of drivers and…more
Most people who work hundreds of feet in the air are situated in office buildings where they can view the outside world from a safe distance. But for the people responsible for keeping that view clear by cleaning the windows,…more
It can happen in only a split second. One moment you could be enjoying life in the fast lane and the next moment, everything changes. You aren't able to move your arms or legs, and you don't know what you will do. One man that…more
We don't often write about international workers' compensation cases, but a recent ruling in an Australian case is notable enough to share on this Alabama blog. If you were on a work trip and got hurt during a sexual "tryst" in…more
re you having a hard time concentrating on work today? Sure, that's a normal Monday problem, but since tomorrow is the last day to file taxes in the U.S., it's likely that millions of Americans have their minds on the stress of…more
University of Alabama-Birmingham research has looked at traumatic brain injury in patients and their ability to make decisions concerning their own medical care. Since their capacity to function has been impacted medical…more
As exciting as it is for a teen to pass her driver's license exam, parents, doctors and the general public should understand the dangers that exist on the roads because of teen drivers. Those dangers not only threaten the lives…more
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