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08/24/2026

A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that later school start times were associated with fewer vehicle accidents involving teen drivers.

08/21/2026

More from AAA New Research Finds Most Drivers Think Speeding Is Normal, Putting Everyone At Risk. AAA Foundation Study examines the growing acceptance of speeding and public support for speeding countermeasures. Kellan Howell Media Relations Manager [email protected] 8/18/2026 ShareTweetPinSh...

08/19/2026

When an 18-wheeler causes a serious crash, the truck driver may not be the only one responsible.

Depending on what caused the accident, liability could also fall on the trucking company, a cargo-loading company, a maintenance provider, or even the manufacturer of a defective truck part. ([bcmlawyers.com](https://www.bcmlawyers.com/who-can-be-held-liable-in-an-alabama-trucking-accident/))

That’s one reason commercial truck accident cases can be much more complicated than a typical car wreck. Determining who is responsible often means looking closely at driver records, maintenance logs, cargo information, black box data, and other evidence.

If you’ve been injured in a trucking accident, understanding every potential source of liability can be an important part of protecting your claim.

Learn more in our latest blog.

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Who Can Be Held Liable in an Alabama Trucking Accident?. Visit our Alabama law blog to learn more today!

08/17/2026

More than half of recent vehicles with the highest driver death rates are small cars, sports cars or muscle cars.

08/14/2026

A truck accident is not just a bigger version of a car accident.

Commercial truck crashes can involve more serious injuries, federal safety regulations, multiple responsible parties, and important evidence like black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records. In some cases, responsibility may extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, or even a parts manufacturer.

That added complexity is why investigating a truck accident quickly can be so important.

Learn more about how Alabama truck accident claims differ from regular car accident cases in our latest blog.

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How Are Truck Accidents Different From Car Accidents in Alabama?. Visit our Alabama law blog to learn more today!

08/13/2026

School zones are designed to protect children — but when drivers speed through them, the consequences can be serious.

If a crash happens near a school, speed camera footage may help show how fast a vehicle was traveling and what happened in the moments before impact. That evidence can be especially important when there are questions about fault.

But camera records may not be kept forever, which is why acting quickly after an accident can matter.

Learn more about how school-zone speed cameras can affect Alabama car accident claims in our latest blog.

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How School Zone Speed Cameras Affect Alabama Car Accident Claims. Visit our Alabama law blog to learn more today!

08/10/2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Aug. 3 that some older Ford cars and SUVs pose unreasonable safety risks because the timing

08/07/2026

Poor lighting can make Alabama roads, crosswalks, and parking lots especially dangerous for pedestrians.

When inadequate lighting contributes to an accident, a negligent driver, business owner, or municipality may potentially be held responsible.

Learn more:
https://www.bcmlawyers.com/how-poor-lighting-contributes-to-pedestrian-accidents-in-alabama/

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

How Poor Lighting Contributes to Pedestrian Accidents in Alabama. Visit our Alabama law blog to learn more today!

08/06/2026

Understanding your car’s safety tech is the first step to safer driving. These 10 essential features keep you focused, alert, […]

08/05/2026

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

Avoid admitting fault, minimizing your injuries, guessing about what happened, or agreeing to a recorded statement without legal guidance.

Learn how to protect your rights:
https://www.bcmlawyers.com/what-not-to-say-to-your-insurance-company-after-an-accident-in-alabama/

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!