Auto Accidents / Motor Vehicle Accidents
One of the most common types of personal injury accidents that occur in the United States is the auto accident. The National Transportation Safety Board states that in 2005, there were 6,000,000 auto accidents in the United States. Furthermore, for Americans between the ages of 3 and 33, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death.
According to the Alabama Department of Public Safety, in 2007 there were a total of 135,227 auto wrecks resulting in 39,651 injuries on urban and rural roads in Alabama. There were also a total of 1,110 people who died from auto accidents in Alabama in 2007. These statistics show that driving presents many dangers for drivers on a national and state level.
The attorneys at Richardson Maples, PC have handled many auto accident cases. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced attorneys is readily familiar with the Alabama Vehicle Code, personal injury laws, and gathering the appropriate evidence for auto accident cases. Our attorneys are also highly experienced in insurance law and negotiating with insurance companies, which can be very helpful when seeking compensation from an insurance company for medical expenses and property damage.
Auto accidents occur for a wide variety of reasons, including the following:
- Inattentive or fatigued drivers
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Defective brakes, tires, or other automobile parts
- Ineffective roadway design
- Lack of roadway signs
- Malfunctioning traffic signals
For injured individuals, being in an auto accident can be a devastating ordeal. In addition to the emotional trauma one may experience, the injured person may have mounting medical and rehabilitation expenses, worsened by not being able to work. However, if another individual caused the accident, an experienced auto accident attorney can help file a lawsuit against the person responsible.
If you have been injured in an auto accident, contact Richardson Maples, PC today for a free consultation.
