Archive for January, 2008

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29
Jan

Alabama Supreme Court to Allow Employees to File Suit over Past Alabama Environmental Injuries

January 29, 2008 

Yesterday, the Alabama Supreme Court voted to allow workers who have suffered health problems several years after being exposed to certain chemicals to pursue legal action for their injuries. Previously, workers only had the opportunity to file suit after the last exposure to a dangerous chemical. Because many Alabama environmental injuries and illnesses do not show symptoms until several years later, many workers were not able to get the help they needed. 

While this is good news for those who have suffered Alabama environmental injuries, some local attorneys say that proving illnesses that was caused by an earlier exposure may be difficult. 

Read more.
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/01/29/ap4587149.html

Popularity: 19% [?]

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22
Jan

Signs to Help Prevent Alabama Auto Accidents

January 22, 2008

The residents of Huntsville may soon be getting a little extra traffic help. City officials are getting ready to implement a system that would help warn motorists of Alabama auto accidents and traffic jams, in addition to suggesting detours and travel times. The signs are meant to help communicate vital road information to drivers and prevent Alabama car crashes and resulting injuries.

Several high-traffic locations have been pinpointed to identify ways to help prevent congestion and other Alabama traffic problems. Furthermore, emergency response vehicles may be able to find the fastest ways to reach Alabama car accidents.

Read more.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/index.ssf?/base/news/120091053076220.xml&coll=1

Popularity: 14% [?]

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15
Jan

Locals Push for Teen Driving Safety Awareness

January 15, 2008

Teen driving safety was the topic of concern during a meeting at an Alabama high school today. Parents and state officials gathered to discuss the possible ways to keep teen drivers focused and to help prevent Alabama auto accidents.

One of the most talked about ideas is to ban cell phone use by drivers who are younger than 18 and to require every passenger to wear a seat belt. According to state officials, Alabama needs to greatly increase measures to prevent teen driving fatalities resulting from Alabama car crashes.

Currently, the state requires 16-year-olds from driving after midnight and limits them from carrying more than four passengers, not counting parents or guardians. A current proposal asks that a 10 p.m. curfew be placed on teen drivers and limit passengers to one as well.

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http://www.al.com/news/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/news/1200388508273030.xml&coll=2

Popularity: 20% [?]

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11
Jan

Bill to Ban Teen Cell-Phone Use While Driving

January 11, 2008

Local lawmakers are in the process of creating a bill that would ban cell-phone use by drivers under age 18.

Generally, young drivers—ages 16 to 20—have little driving experience and are easily distracted. According to a recent study, young drivers were involved in almost 20% of Alabama auto accidents in 2005. Lawmakers are using statistics like these to reinforce their stand on why this bill is so important.

The bill also seeks to add restrictions to the graduated driver’s license law that was passed in 2002.

Read more.
http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/stories/index.ssf?/base/news/1200043004134600.xml&coll=2&thispage=2

Popularity: 16% [?]