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10/21/2026

Safety features have improved greatly in recent years thanks to advancements in technology. Here are some of the most important safety features.

10/19/2026

Cargo vans and heavy duty work trucks may not be performing as well as passenger vehicles when it comes to crash avoidance.

New IIHS testing found that many commercial vehicles received marginal or poor ratings for front crash prevention, including their ability to detect other vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians. Some vehicles also struggled to recognize children in the roadway.

For businesses and drivers, the findings are an important reminder that safety technology can vary widely from one vehicle to another.

Learn more:
https://www.iihs.org/news/detail/cargo-vans-and-work-pickups-struggle-in-iihs-crash-avoidance-tests

IIHS news release • October 8, 2026Cargo vans and heavy-duty pick...

10/15/2026

Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a crash in the U.S. according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

10/05/2026

Most people consider the risk of a car accident to be avoided once they park their car. Unfortunately, that is not the case. While national data is lacking on crashes that occur off of public roads, the National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that tens of thousands of crashes occur in parking lots e

10/02/2026

The effects of a car accident are not always physical.

Anxiety, PTSD, depression, panic attacks, sleep problems, and fear of driving can all affect daily life after a serious crash. In Alabama, emotional distress may be part of a personal injury claim when it is properly connected to the accident and supported by evidence.

Medical records, therapy notes, medication history, and documentation of how your life has changed can all help show the impact.

Learn more:
https://www.bcmlawyers.com/emotional-distress-after-a-car-accident/

Injured in an Alabama car accident? Call Burns, Cunningham & Mackey at 251-432-0612.

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident in Mobile, Alabama?. Visit our Alabama law blog to learn more today!

09/30/2026

What you say to an insurance company after an accident can affect your injury claim.

Avoid admitting fault, guessing about what happened, minimizing your injuries, or agreeing to a recorded statement without understanding your rights. In Alabama, even a small admission of fault can have serious consequences for your ability to recover compensation.

Learn more at bcmlawyers.com

Injured in an Alabama accident? Call Burns, Cunningham & Mackey at 251-432-0612.

What Not to Say to Your Insurance Company After an Accident in Alabama. Visit our Alabama law blog to learn more today!

09/28/2026

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has recalled 97,349 vehicles due to an issue related to roof crossbars that could cause them to detach and become a potential road

09/25/2026

Modern driver-assistance technology normally arrives baked into a new vehicle, but Comma.AI offers another route. Its aftermarket hardware promises to bring hands-free driving capabilities to hundreds of existing models. Federal safety regulators are now taking ... Read more

09/23/2026

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09/21/2026

It is Child Passenger Safety Week. 👶🚗

A properly installed car seat can make a life saving difference, but many seats are still used incorrectly.

Take a few minutes this week to check that your child is in the right seat, the harness fits properly, and the seat is securely installed.

Learn more:
https://news.gm.com/home.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2026/sep/0921-child-passenger-safety-week.html