Car Accident Attorneys in Union Springs, Alabama

Auto wrecks are among the leading causes of serious injury in United States. Each year, thousands of individuals are killed, and hundreds of thousands are severely injured in motor vehicle crashes. For injury victims, a car wreck can be a life-altering experience. Medical bills start to pile up, and they are often forced to miss several weeks or even months from work. In some cases, injuries can be permanent and debilitating, making victims unable to return to work at all and reducing their overall quality of life so that they can no longer do those things they enjoyed most before the wreck. These injuries are real and vary from person to person.  Perhaps, you are a grandmother who can no longer get on the floor and play with your grandchildren.  Or perhaps, your back injury leaves you unable to hunt or fish.  Or maybe your pain keeps you from being able to stand at a stove and cook for your family.  When someone suffers injury from a vehicle accident that was the fault of another party, they deserve to be compensated.

At the Law Offices of Troy King, we have extensive experience successfully representing clients injured in car wrecks in Union Springs and hundreds of other communities throughout Alabama. Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of Alabama personal injury law, and we fight hard to obtain full and fair compensation on behalf of each client we serve.

Auto wreck cases can be complicated, and insurance companies will do everything possible to avoid paying out the compensation you are entitled to. Oftentimes, the insurance company has investigators at the crash site before you even leave the emergency room.  They are not there looking for the truth.  They are there looking to protect the insurance company from having to pay out money.  Our attorneys know how to effectively thwart the common tactics that insurance companies use though, so we can get you the money you deserve. We are skilled litigators and strong negotiators. Whenever possible, we seek to negotiate a settlement that fully compensates you for your injuries. However, if the other side is not willing to be reasonable, we are prepared to take the case to trial and pursue full damages.

Common Reasons Car Accidents Occur 

In Union Springs and throughout Alabama, there are thousands of auto wrecks each year.  While some of these accidents are due to external factors such as inclement weather, most are caused by driver negligence or negligence on the part of another party.

Some of the most common causes of car accidents include:

• Speeding/Aggressive Driving: Many vehicle crashes are caused by motorists who drive aggressively or even cross the line into reckless driving. Examples of driving behaviors that can result in an accident include excessive speeding, following another driver too closely (i.e., tailgating), weaving back and forth between lanes, making sharp turns, road rage, refusing to yield the right of way, and many others.
• Drowsy Driving: Motorists who do not get enough sleep sometimes get behind the wheel when they are drowsy or fatigued. In the worst cases, this can cause a driver to fall asleep at the wheel, which could have disastrous consequences. Even if that does not happen, however, a drowsy driver still tends to be inattentive to potential road hazards and often cannot react in time to effectively deal with these hazards. Because they drive for long hours often during evenings and overnights, commercial truck drivers are among those most susceptible to drowsy driving.
• Driving while Intoxicated: Motorists who make the extremely poor (and sometimes fatal) decision to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs put themselves and others on the road in great danger. Chemically impaired drivers often become sleepy with slow reaction times, or they may go to the opposite extreme by shedding all inhibitions and driving recklessly.
• Distracted Driving: In our modern digital age, motorists have more distractions than ever before. And the growing use of smartphones tempts all too many drivers into texting and similar forms of electronic activity while behind the wheel. These types of distractions are especially dangerous, because they take the driver’s entire focus away from the road. In fact, a driver who is using a cell phone is just as impaired as a driver who is drunk and, too often, the consequences are just as deadly.
• Vehicle Product Defects: Some car accidents happen because of a faulty vehicle or vehicle part that fails in the wrong place and at the wrong time. Examples may include brake lines that fail, making it impossible to slow down to avoid a hazard in front of the vehicle, and tires that blow out, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Other times a vehicle is not designed to keep its occupants safe and the manufacturer is liable for the consequences of those kinds of design defects. When a wreck is caused by a vehicle product defect, the injured party may be able to pursue a claim against the product designer, manufacturer, or distributor under the legal theory known as “product liability”.

Pursuing a Union Springs Car Accident Claim

Auto wrecks can result in serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries. The impact of a car crash, especially when the vehicles are traveling at higher speeds, can cause a wide range of injuries, such as:

• Head and facial injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Neck and back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Whiplash and other soft tissue injuries
• Fractures/broken bones
• Internal injuries
• Amputation/loss of limbs
• Paralysis
• Wrongful death

When an injury is caused by another party’s negligence or reckless actions, the injured party is entitled to damages. Damages may include not only direct monetary losses such as medical bills, lost wages, and property damage, but also non-economic losses such as pain and suffering, psychological distress, and diminished quality of life. In rare cases in which the actions of the party responsible for the injury were especially egregious, punitive damages may be awarded to “punish” the wrongdoer and help discourage similarly egregious actions in the future.

Filing an injury claim for a car wreck in Union Springs or anywhere else in Alabama is far more challenging than in other states because of Alabama’s “contributory negligence” legal standard. Under contributory negligence, an injured party can be barred from recovering compensation if they are found to be partially at fault (even 1%) for the underlying accident.

You can be sure that the insurance company will go to work immediately to try to take advantage of this defendant-friendly standard, so they can avoid paying you the compensation you are entitled to. This is why it is absolutely essential to get an experienced attorney involved in your case as early on as possible in the process, so your legal right to damages can be preserved.

Speak with a Knowledgeable and Compassionate Union Springs Car Accident Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Troy King, we understand the major physical, emotional, and financial pain auto wreck injury victims and their families have to endure, and our goal is to make the legal process as smooth and seamless as possible. We handle all of the complicated legal tasks and we deal directly with the insurance company, so your focus can remain where it belongs; on recovering from your injuries. Throughout the process, we provide frequent updates on the progress of your case, and we are always available to answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.

To schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled Union Springs motor vehicle wreck attorneys, call our office today at (334) 215-4440! You may also message us through our web contact form.

We accept all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay attorney fees if we win your case.