When we get into our vehicles, especially if they’re new or recently serviced ones, we expect them to get us to our destination safely. This, unfortunately, doesn’t always happen. Car and truck defects unfortunately occur, which can lead to motorists and others getting seriously hurt. Below, we explain what you need to know about auto […]
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From military operations involving the U.S. Navy and Marines to commercial boating and fishing operations, offshore oil extraction, and cruise ship operations, these are just some of the many different roles that comprise the over 12,860 domestic maritime industry jobs that the American Maritime Partnership claims we have here in Alabama. While many employment situations […]
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Boating accidents often result in significant property damage and devastating injuries, but they can often be avoided if people abide by certain boating safety tips. Unfortunately, however, even the most careful boaters cannot avoid mishaps caused by other people’s reckless behavior, and people who cause such incidents should be held accountable. If you have suffered […]
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Each April marks Distracted Driving Month, a public awareness campaign aimed at calling attention to the dangers distractions pose to motorists who engage in risky behavior and those they share the road with. We, therefore, thought it would be appropriate to share how big of an issue this irresponsible practice is in our state and […]
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Imagine stepping out of your favorite local bar, the night still young and full of possibilities. But then, tragedy strikes. A drunk driver, moments after being served one too many drinks at that very bar, causes a catastrophic accident that injures you or takes the life of a loved one. If you’re wondering if holding […]
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When many people think about cranes, they often envision them being used to build skyscrapers in heavily urbanized big cities. While they’re certainly used for that purpose, they’re often used to hoist heavy objects like perhaps concrete or steel beams into the air when multi-story buildings are being constructed, in shipyards when loading and unloading […]
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Many children and parents in Mobile eagerly anticipate the return to school at the end of the summer. In addition to obtaining schedules and supplies, it is important for them to understand what measures they can employ to protect their well-being, as harmful accidents often increase around the start of the school year. For example, […]
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In a surprising twist for the College Football Playoff national championship, the final game had no SEC team from Alabama. However, our own Desi Tobias had a personal reason to attend the game in Houston. His nephew, William Wagner, is the long snapper for the Michigan Wolverines, who won the national championship. Desi, an alumnus […]
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Most of us use a wide range of products as we go about our everyday activities. Some are manual (self-powered), while others are powered by electricity, gas, or some other energy source. While many of us don’t encounter any issues when using different items in our daily lives, injuries and fatalities do happen. In fact, […]
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As a motorist, you gamble with your life every time you get on the road, whether here in Mobile or elsewhere in our state. We’re not saying this for shock value but because it’s true. Substance abuse resulting in intoxication affects a person’s fine motor skills, leading them to make poor judgment calls that cause […]
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