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How Fitness Tracker Data May Help Your Auto Accident Case
/by Burge & BurgeIf you habitually check your fitness watch for step count updates, information on your heart rate, or progress on your daily goals, you could be one step ahead in your personal injury claim. The data your watch provides could support your claim and provide additional evidence that your attorney can use during negotiations. Find out […]
Important Things to Know About Reckless Driving Accidents
/by Burge & BurgeNearly all auto accidents are preventable, but the most tragic ones are those caused by the blatant disregard for the safety of others on the road. Irresponsible and negligent drivers too often fail to observe safety laws and traffic rules, and innocent people suffer. If you or someone you love has been injured in a […]
Railroad Injuries Caused by Faulty Coupling Systems
/by Burge & BurgeA railway coupling system is a mechanism by which rail cars and locomotives are linked together to form a train. The purpose of the system is to securely connect the cars so that they will run smoothly together and not come apart during operations. In the US, AAR couplers are used on mainline freight and […]
How to Avoid Blind Spot Motorcycle Accidents
/by Burge & Burge, PCThousands of Alabamans love to ride their motorcycles, especially as we get into the spring and summer months. There are few activities that are more exhilarating and give you a greater sense of freedom than riding your bike through the gorgeous Alabama countryside. But seasoned bikers know that, as enjoyable as it is to go […]
Liability When Tailgating/Following Too Closely Causes an Accident
/by Burge & Burge, PCRear-end collisions can cause devastating injuries and even fatalities. In Alabama and throughout the United States, rear-end accidents often occur when one driver fails to leave sufficient distance between their vehicle and the one in from of them. Motorists who tailgate other cars can usually be held legally accountable for the consequences of the wreck […]
Why Your Injury Lawyer Should Have Trial Experience
/by Burge & Burge, PCThe main reason that most injury cases settle sometime in the pre-trial stage is because litigation is costly and unpredictable for both sides. It takes a lot of time and effort to prepare for trial, and it can drag the case out for several months or longer. At the end of it all, you don’t […]
Common Causes of Roundabout Accidents
/by Burge & Burge, PCThe roundabout has increasingly been adopted in the United States in the last few decades. However, several drivers are unfamiliar with the rules in terms of these unique intersections. This has resulted in roundabouts becoming a source of vehicular accidents and injuries. A roundabout is essentially an intersection in which the traffic is directed into […]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for a Lifting Injury at Work?
/by Burge & Burge, PCWhether you’re lifting food onto shelves at a grocery store, lifting someone into their bed at an assisted living facility, or lifting heavy goods on a construction site, you know the strain that this repetitive motion puts on your body. If you’ve been injured while lifting at work, you’re not alone. It’s likely that you […]
What You Need to Know About Red Light Running Accidents
/by Burge & Burge, PCWe’ve all hit a stoplight at the wrong moment and had to make a split-second call—do we try to get through during the yellow right or play it safe and stop? It’s easy to misjudge how much time you have left, and perhaps that’s why red-light accidents are so common in the United States. Each […]
Can Auto Repair Shops Be Liable for a Car Accident?
/by Burge & Burge, PCThe belief that a car mechanic knows the craft and would repair our vehicle properly is an underlying premise when we take our car to a garage for a tune-up or to fix minor problems. It can sometimes be tricky to determine which mechanic to trust unless a family member or friend recommended them. Even […]