Alabama has what's known as the Guest Passenger Statute, which says that if you are a passenger in a car, you can't sue the driver for simple negligence. Simple negligence means that the driver was not exercising the standards of care required of a person driving a car.

The New York Times recently published a few articles regarding studies on distracted driving, specifically using cell phones for talking or texting while driving.

The US Dept of Labor has recently released the preliminary 2008 census of fatal occupational injuries.
A total of 5,071 fatal work injuries were recorded in 2008, but this is the smallest number of annual fatalities reported since this census began in 1992.

Various antibiotic families, each containing a multitude of antimicrobial types and brands, have been known to distress the liver in many recipients, often causing severe liver damage and, in some cases, death. This is known as drug-induced liver injury.

Earlier this month, a 5-year-old child brought a gun to school. Thankfully the gun wasn't loaded, but it was reported he found the gun in a relative's car.

Football season is upon us, and many of us will fins ourselves at a game or hosting parties at home. It is important to keep a few things in mind so that you don't find yourself hurt or held liable for another person's injury.

You may have noticed commercials promoting the "Over the limit. Under arrest." Campaign Alabama is participating in to help decrease the number of fatal car accidents between now and the end of Labor Day. And while you should never drink and drive, car accidents are only one area of safety you should be concerned with over this last summer holiday.

News outlets have been reporting new cases of the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, and warning of more to come. While we are waiting on vaccinations to become available, the FDA has warned against some potential scams from folks marketing bogus products to protect you from or cure you of H1N1.