June 2012 Archive - 5 Posts

Mobile Personal Injury Blog

BP Lawsuit Awards Alabama Researchers $12 Million

Date: June 28, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: BP Oil Spill

According to a story written by the Associated Press, two researchers from the University of South Alabama are receiving $12.3 million in grant money from the BP oil spill settlement. The researchers intend to use the money to help train mental health workers to reach out to

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Escambia County Woman Killed in Truck Accident

Date: June 25, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Truck Accidents

A truck crash early Sunday morning claimed the life of an Escambia County woman, according to Alabama State Troopers. The victim, Johnetta LaShannon Rudolph, hit a 2000 International tractor trailer with her car. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was

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Motorcycle Helmets Fail to Meet Federal Head Protection Requirements

Date: June 22, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Motorcycle Accidents

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 5X5 brand, SA-08 model, motorcycle helmet does not meet the head protection requirements of the federal safety standard for helmets, and any motorcyclist using this helmet should stop immediately.

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Southbound I-65 Closed After Truck Accident

Date: June 20, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Truck Accidents

Southbound I-65 was closed yesterday about three miles south of Exit 54 due to a truck wreck and fire, according to Alabama State Troopers. The truck, which was carrying gasoline, crashed at 6:52 p.m. The truck driver suffered minor injuries, but no one else was hurt in the

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Motorcycle Fatalities Higher in States Without Helmet Requirements

Date: June 14, 2012 Author: On Behalf of Citrin Law Firm Category: Motorcycle Accidents

According to an article by the Associated Press, a new government study shows that motorcycle accident fatalities are significantly lower in states that require riders to wear helmets. Approximately five times as many riders who were not wearing helmets died in states that had

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