Huntsville car accident attorney Morris Lilienthal represented our client who was severely injured in an accident that occurred with an elderly driver. Our client was test driving a brand new BMW and while she was stopped for a traffic light she was rear-end at high speed by the other driver. Our investigation revealed this 82 year old driver had recently had two other at-faults accidents and one traffic ticket for running a red light. As a result of this wreck, our client was immediately taken by EMS to the hospital. Unfortunately, our client suffered a herniated disc in her neck as a result of this auto accident and had to have a cervical fusion.
In this case, we made claims against the at-fault driver and our clients uninsured/underinsured motorist carrier. We were pleased that we were able to reach a fair and just settlement for our client in this matter. This case presents two important areas of discussion. First, should the government have some type of monitoring or re-testing system in place for elderly drivers? Clearly in this situation, the at-fault 82 year old driver did not need to be driving. He was not only a danger to himself but to other drivers as evidenced by his driving record and this wreck. Second, this case is yet another prime example of why it's important to have a sufficient amount of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This is insurance coverage on your own insurance policy that kicks in when the at-fault driver does not have insurance or does not have enough coverage to adequately compensate you for your damages. For more information on this area of Alabama law see the Avvo Legal Guide: "A Guide to Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law in Alabama."
