Car Accidents
Don’t Ignore Your Mental Health After an Alabama Car Crash
As you’re driving home from work, a drunk driver runs a stop sign and violently t-bones your car. Your neck is a little sore, but the pain fades quickly. You’re thankful to be alive and ready to get back to your normal routine. However, in the weeks and months after your car accident, you find…
Read MoreBack Pain After a Car Accident? Protect Yourself With These 3 Steps
The back is one of the most complex parts of the body. Even a low-speed “fender bender” can cause extensive damage to your spine and untold pain and suffering. However, when your back injury is due to a motor vehicle accident, you may have legal options. In this blog, the Andy Citrin Injury Attorney team…
Read MoreLiving With PTSD After a Car Crash? Here’s What You Can Do
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a car wreck is much more common than people realize. After the rush of emergency medical treatment calms down, crash victims often find they’re suffering from serious emotional trauma. The effects can make their lives unbearable. If you’re experiencing PTSD symptoms and psychological trauma after a motor vehicle accident, you…
Read MoreHow to Survive a Gulf Coast Tornado in Your Car
In over 50 years, Alabama, along with Kansas, has reported more tornadoes than any other state in the U.S. Citrin Law Firm is here to help.
Read MoreHoliday Distracted Driving: What You Need to Know
During the winter holidays, many of us hit the road to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. However, thanks to distracted driving and other factors, the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the most dangerous times for travelers. In this blog, Andy Citrin Injury Attorneys outlines the essentials of…
Read MoreUnderstand the Basics of Whiplash Injuries
You’re stopped at a light when, out of nowhere, the car behind you crashes into your back bumper. Your head snaps forward and back, slamming into the headrest. Twenty-four hours later, your neck is stiff, moving is painful, and you have a severe headache. You might not know it, but you’ve sustained a Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration…
Read MoreFive Signs You Have an Undiagnosed TBI
It comes out of nowhere: a car disregards a stop sign, ploughing through the intersection, slamming into your car. Your head snaps sideways and hits the driver’s side window and you black out. You might not realize it, but you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury. Accidents and crashes of any kind are scary enough, but…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana and Drugged Driving in Alabama: Everything You Need to Know
Using marijuana and marijuana products is illegal in every form in Alabama. Even children who use cannabidiol (CBD) to treat seizures must have special permissions. However, Mississippi has decriminalized first-time possession of small amounts of marijuana, and medical marijuana is legal in Florida. As many states have adopted more lenient marijuana laws, Alabama created a…
Read MoreRear Ended in Alabama? Here’s What You Should Do After a Crash
A car accident occurs in Alabama every three minutes, so, unfortunately, chances are you’ll be involved in some sort of crash in your lifetime (and maybe already have). If so, knowing what to do ahead of time can save time, money, and stress down the road. In this blog, we outline what Alabama car crash…
Read MoreCan I Get Compensation for Shoulder Injuries After a Car Accident?
Shoulder injuries are common following a car accident, and victims often suffer severe initial trauma from the sudden impact. On top of that, many victims also deal with longer-term chronic problems with the bones, tissues, and joints in their shoulder. When you experience chronic shoulder pain and loss of mobility, it can impact your quality…
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