Alabama Car Accident Lawyer Blog

An Irvington, Alabama (Mobile County) car wreck has sent a pregnant woman and her 2 small children to the hospital. Initial reports indicate the at fault driver of the other vehicle was under the influence of drugs (DUI). The Mobile County car accident caused the young mother to go into labor and the baby had to be delivered by c-section at the hospital, because the mother fractured her pelvis in the accident. The decision on whether to criminally charge the at fault driver will likely be made once blood work is returned. Most often when people think of someone driving under the influence (DUI) they think of someone driving under the influence of alcohol; however, many drivers on Alabama's state highways and interstates are endangering the lives of others by driving under the influence of legal and illegal narcotics. As Mobile injury attorneys its sadden us to see the tragic result that too often occurs when someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. For more information on how to prevent drunk driving accidents visit www.madd.org.

A truck accident on 15th street in Tuscaloosa, Alabama between an 18-wheeler truck and Alabama Crimson Ride bus early Friday morning injured the drivers of both vehicles. According to the Tuscaloosa News report, the bus, which is used to transport students to and from classes at the University of Alabama, was empty at the time of the accident. The semi-truck subsequently ran over a curb and a fire hydrant busting the gas tanks on the truck. A hazmat crew had to be called into contain the gasoline spill. If you have been the victim of a truck accident contact the Tuscaloosa car and truck accident attorneys of Martinson and Beason, P.C.

A Birmingham Alabama car wreck has sadly claimed the life of an 18 year-old Huffman High School Senior. According to the Birmingham News, the young man received fatal injuries when he wrecked his SUV around 1:30 am on Sunday in north Birmingham. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family and friends. In 2007, 119 teenager's ages 15 to 19 year old died in Alabama car accidents. There were approximately 30,094 car accidents in Alabama in 2007 that involved a driver in the 15 to 19 year old age bracket. As Birmingham Alabama car accident attorneys we often see the tragic result that a car wreck such as this can cause a family and community. For information on safe driving tips for teenagers and new drivers, please visit http://www.teendriving.com/

A wreck between a school bus and car near York Alabama (Sumter County) has claimed the life of the driver of the car. The car accident occurred when the driver of the car struck the front end of the bus killing the car's driver and injuring several students on board the school bus. According to reports, several students were transported to hospitals in Demopolis and York. Sumter County is located in west Alabama and has about 15,000 people. In 2007, there were 336 automobile accidents in Sumter County, Alabama, 152 people were injured in these wrecks. Further, 10 people were killed in car and truck accidents in Sumter County in 2007. Livingston is the county seat of Sumter County and the home of the University of West Alabama. In 2007, there were 76 car and truck accidents in Livingston, Alabama, 22 people were injured in these accidents.

A Dothan Alabama (Houston County) man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle as he crossed an intersection in Dothan. According to the Dothan Eagle, the victim died Saturday morning at Southeast Alabama Medical Center from the injuries he received in the car accident. As Dothan Car Accident Lawyers we know how dangers Alabama roadways can be for pedestrians. In 2007, there were 536 car wrecks in Alabama involving pedestrians, 459 people were injured in these accidents. Tragically, 57 pedestrians were killed in Alabama motor vehicle accidents in 2007.

The city of Dothan is located Southeast Alabama in Houston County. In 2007, there were 3,207 automobile accidents in Dothan, 765 people were injured in these accidents. Further, 10 people were killed in car and truck accidents in Dothan in 2007. In 2007, there were 3,759 motor vehicle accidents in Houston County, 1,008 people were injured in these accidents. Sadly, 31 people were killed in car and truck wrecks in Houston County in 2007.

A single car wreck just north of Prattville, Alabama (Autauga County and Elmore County) has claimed the lives of two people. According to a Wetumpka, Alabama newspaper report, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver of the car was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries. The female passenger also died in the car wreck and tragically leaves behind two small children.

The city of Prattville, Alabama is located in two counties: Autauga County and Elmore County. In 2007 there were 920 automobile accidents in Prattville 278 of which resulted in someone being injured. Only 2 people were killed in car and truck accidents in Prattville in 2007. In 2007 in Autauga County, Alabama there were 1,300 motor vehicle accidents 429 of which resulted in someone being injured. Further, 12 people were killed in car and truck wrecks in Autauga County, Alabama in 2007. In 2007 in Elmore County, Alabama there were 1,742 car and truck accidents 625 of which resulted in someone being injured. 16 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in Elmore County in 2007. The Alabama car accident attorneys at Martinson and Beason have handled various car accident cases in the Prattville, Alabama area. If you or a family member have been injured in a Prattville car accident, contact us today!