Alabama Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Our client was injured when the car he was a passenger in was struck by an uninsured motorist at 100 mph. Alabama car accident lawyer Morris Lilienthal represented our client in the personal injury case. The car accident occurred in May of 2009 on U.S. Hwy 431 in Abbeville Alabama (Henry County). This tragic car wreck is a perfect example of why it's important to have uninsured motorist coverage and why it's important to hire an experienced Alabama uninsured motorist attorney. In this case, the at-fault motor vehicle did not have automobile insurance, nor did the car the plaintiff was riding in. Further, the plaintiff did not have car insurance. Fortunately, the plaintiff lived with a relative that did have car insurance. Most car insurance policies provide uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to any relative who resides with the insured. In this case, the plaintiff was not named on his relative's insurance, but he was a "resident relative" therefore he was covered under his grandmother's car insurance. We are pleased that we were able to reach a fair and quick settlement for our client.

A deadly two car wreck in Marion County Alabama has sadly claimed the lives of a one year-old and his grandfather. The auto accident happened in the Bear Creek community of Marion County on Alabama highway 13. According to a report, the Alabama State Troopers are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Marion County is located in West Alabama on the Mississippi state line. Hamilton, Alabama is the county seat of Marion County. In 2007, there were 515 motor vehicle accidents in Marion County 219 of which resulted in someone being injured. Further, 11 people were killed in car and truck accidents in Marion County in 2007. By comparison there were 153 automobile accidents in the city of Hamilton in 2007. If you have been injured in a car or truck accident the law does limits your time to file a claim, its important to contact an experienced Hamilton Alabama Car Accident Attorney.

An early morning Birmingham, Alabama truck accident has tragically killed a passenger who was in the sleeper berth of the truck at the time of the wreck. According to reports, the 18-wheeler overturned as it was traveling on the ramp to U.S. Hwy 280 from the Red Mountain Express. The initial investigation indicates the tractor-trailer may have been traveling too fast to make the curve. The victim was identified as Maja Tomevska of Illinois. Our condolences go out to her family and friends. In Alabama, under these circumstances where a passenger is injured or killed in a car or truck accident, the injured person or their family can not typically bring a claim against the driver of the vehicle they are riding in. Alabama has what is know as a Guest Passenger Statue, which generally prohibits a passenger or their estate from bringing a personal injury or wrongful death claim against a driver of a vehicle in which they are riding. Some noted exceptions that would allow such a claim to brought are: if you can establish wantonness on the part of the driver; establish the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs; or the passenger compensated the driver for the ride. Essentially, under these types of facts, the plaintiff must establish that the driver was either not giving the plaintiff a gratuitous ride or that the driver's conduct was reckless and/or wanton.

A motor vehicle accident between a car and 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 in Gulfport, Mississippi has led to a Mobile Alabama truck driver being charged with leaving the scene of an accident. According to Mississippi TV station WLOX, the Mobile truck driver turned himself in after seeing an interview of the victim on television. Police indicated the semi-truck driver struck the other vehicle and knocked it down an embankment trapping the other driver for several hours before helped arrived. Many Alabama car and truck accidents are caused by hit and run drivers. Under Alabama law if the hit and run driver is not identified a claim can be made for the injured party by filing an Uninsured Motorists claim. Alabama case law essentially states that if an injured party can establish that a "phantom vehicle" caused the accident then they can recover uninsured motorists' benefits. Unlike many states, Alabama does not require actual physical contact between the "phantom vehicle" and the injured party's vehicle. If you or someone you know has been injured by a hit and run driver it's important that you hire an experienced Alabama uninsured motorist attorney.

A two car wreck occurred at the intersection of Hwy 157 and Saint Joseph Drive in Cullman, Alabama. According to the Cullman Times, the driver of one car allegedly ran the stop light at Saint Joseph Drive and collided with a vehicle traveling on Hwy 157. The driver and two occupants of the car traveling on Saint Joseph Drive were transported by EMS to Cullman Regional Medical Center. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were uninjured. In 2007, there were 29,486 motor vehicle accidents in the state of Alabama where the cause of the accident involved a driver who failed to heed to a traffic control device. Many times these car and truck accidents are caused by a driver who is distracted and thus fails to see the traffic control device. As Cullman car accident lawyers we often see the destruction that can be caused by a distracted driver.

A car accident between a Mobile Alabama motorcycle officer and a car has sent the officer to the hospital. The motor vehicle accident happened at the intersection of Highway 90 and Rangeline road in Mobile. Following the accident the Mobile police officer was taken to University of South Alabama hospital for treatment. According to Mobile channel 5 news, the driver of the car alleged that he had a green light and that the police officer ran a red light and turned in front of him. Mobile police indicated the accident is under investigation and would not release any details at this time. In 2007, there were 2,032 motorcycle accidents in Alabama. Motorcycle accidents often occur because of driver error; however, they also occur due to other driver's failure to pay attention and account for motorcycle riders. For more information on motorcycle safety, please visit the motorcycle safety foundation.