Alabama Car Accident Lawyer Blog

A car wreck on Interstate 65 in Montgomery has sadly claimed the life of 19 year old Jessica Sylvester of Mobile, Alabama. The car accident happened early Saturday morning when Ms. Sylvester's car crossed a median and struck an 18-wheeler head on. According to reports, Alabama State Troopers are still investigating this tragic accident, but believe the Mobile teenager may have been on her cell phone at the time of the crash.

Research has shown that using a cell phone use while driving, whether it's hand-held or hands-free, delays a driver's reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. Drivers who use hand-held devices are 4 times as likely to get involved in a wreck serious enough to injure themselves. For more information on distracted driving visit Distraction.gov.

The Mobile auto accident occurred in the midtown area of Mobile, Alabama. According to the Mobile Press-Register, the driver of the motorcycle was transported to Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, which was less than one mile away; sadly the driver did not survive. The report indicates the driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The details of the car accident are still under investigation. According to the Alabama Department of Public Safety, there were 2,106 motorcycle accidents in Alabama in 2008, 98 of which resulted in a fatality. The number of Alabama motorcycle wrecks increased from 2007 to 2008 as did the number of fatalities. It's imperative that drivers be on the look out for motorcycles while they are on the roadway as a minor fender bender in a car accident can end with a tragic result if involved in the same accident with a motorcycle.

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 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.

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.

Suspect Marcine Jackson caused a deadly car accident when he collided with another vehicle while attempting to elude the Mobile Alabama police. Mobile police were attempting to pull Jackson over when he fled from police at a high rate of speed. Jackson drove into oncoming traffic and struck another car. Sadly, a two year old toddler in the other car did not survive the wreck. Jackson has been charged with murder, two counts of assault, felony attempting to elude police and possession of a controlled substance.