Jinks Crow & DicksonApr 283 minSafe Summer Driving TipsRegardless of the price of gasoline, summer means more cars on the road and more miles traveled, especially this summer. Historically,...
Jinks Crow & DicksonApr 263 minHow to Avoid & Prevent Distracted Driving AccidentsWe have written before about distracted driving and wantonness, distracted driving and the rules of the road, and frequently asked...
Jinks Crow & DicksonNov 24, 20213 minFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Distracted Driving AccidentsDistracted driving accidents are far too common these days with distractions from our phones to a screaming child plaguing many drivers....
Jinks Crow & DicksonSep 23, 20212 minDistracted Driving Accidents & WantonnessIn a previous blog titled "Distracted Driving & Rules of the Road," we wrote about how distracted driving inevitably leads to a violation...
Jinks Crow & DicksonSep 16, 20212 minDefective Car Seatbacks in AccidentsSafety regulators and the auto industry have known for years that many seats can fail in moderate- to high-speed rear-end crashes. CBS...
Jinks Crow & DicksonAug 19, 20212 minDistracted Driving & Rules of the RoadThe National Highway Traffic Administration estimates that in 2020, 3,142 people were killed in car crashes as a result of distracted...
Jinks Crow & DicksonJul 21, 20213 minHow to Build a Dram Shop CaseDram Shop cases require establishing liability for serving alcoholic beverages that ultimately results in death or injury to the person...
Jinks Crow & DicksonMay 13, 20214 minFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Car AccidentsCar accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in Alabama and Georgia. When people are injured in an auto accident due to someone...
Jinks Crow & DicksonMar 12, 20212 minAnswers to Common Questions After an Accident1. I have been in an automobile accident. What is the first thing I should do? First, call the police, by dialing 911. At the scene of...
Jinks Crow & DicksonJan 14, 20192 minAccident Reconstruction & the Laws of MotionWhen Isaac Newton formulated his laws of motion in 1687 the automobile had not yet been invented. Therefore, he had no way of knowing...
Jinks Crow & DicksonOct 19, 20183 minMaximizing Recovery of Money in Car Wreck CasesAll lawyers who represent people in car wrecks see many cases where the at-fault driver has minimum liability insurance limits, usually...
Jinks Crow & DicksonApr 6, 20183 minWhen Vehicles Don't Keep Us SafeCars and trucks are coming out with newer and more advanced safety features every year. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and...
Jinks Crow & DicksonSep 6, 20172 minDoes Hands-Free Technology Make Driving Safer?In the United States, over 35,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2015 alone. Currently, cell phone distractions are causing...
Jinks Crow & DicksonJun 21, 20172 minWet Weather Car AccidentsIt should go without saying that wet weather driving can be dangerous. A recent analysis of available federal data shows that rain is...
Jinks Crow & DicksonMay 5, 20173 minDangerous RoadwaysAccidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Studies have shown that as many as 3 in 10 accidents happen within one mile of a person’s home. ...
Jinks Crow & DicksonMar 31, 20172 minAlabama Guest StatuteUnder Alabama law, an individual who operates a vehicle is not liable for injuries or damages sustained by a non-paying passenger within...
Jinks Crow & DicksonMar 6, 20173 minWrongful Death in AlabamaLawsuits involving the death of a person in Alabama are generally governed by the Alabama Wrongful Death Statute. Alabama handles...
Jinks Crow & DicksonNov 18, 20162 min$40 Million Verdict Upheld Against Chrysler for Deadly Jeep Gas TankWith the holidays approaching, more people are on the roads and more accidents are going to happen. A stark reminder of what happens with...
Jinks Crow & DicksonSep 23, 20163 minSerious Auto AccidentsWhen a loved one is in an automobile accident that results in a serious injury or even death, it is not uncommon for a family to hire a...