Birmingham Automobile Accident Attorneys

Birmingham Automobile Accident Attorney

Every 13 minutes someone in the U.S. dies in an automobile accident. The prevalence of fatal automobile accidents, while upsetting, is not completely surprising, given that driving is typically the primary mode of transportation for many Americans.

Auto accident injuries can be life-changing and unfortunately fatal. At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C., we understand that auto accidents are devastating and traumatic events and we therefore strive to help victims and their families recover compensation for their physical, emotional and financial losses.

At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C., our Birmingham automobile accident attorneys are experienced in successfully representing the injured and their families. We will exhaustedly investigate the details of your auto accident and fight to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.

In addition to helping those in recent automobile accidents, our esteemed car accident attorneys are also experienced in handling cases involving:

• ATV wrecks
• boating accidents
• bus accidents
• drunk driver accidents
• motorcycle collisions
• SUV rollovers
• truck and commercial vehicle accidents

Automobile Accidents Statistics

These recent car accident statistics were compiled by the Federal Highway Administration:

• Each year, there are over 6.4 million car accidents in the U.S.
• Experts estimate the cost of these auto accidents to be more than $230 billion.
• Roughly 2.9 million Americans are injured in automobile accidents each year.
• Nearly 43,000 individuals die annually following car accidents.

Broken down, this means that, on average, 115 people die each day following serious car wrecks. At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. we understand the complexities that may arise in Alabama auto accident cases and ensure that surviving family members of those killed (or those who are seriously injured) get the full amount of compensation they need and deserve.

Causes of Automobile Accidents

A number of factors can cause or intensify car accidents. Some of the most common causes of automobile accidents include:

• animals in the road
• bad or reckless driving, including speeding, tailgating, cutting off other drivers, failing to properly merge or yield, etc.
• driver distractions, including use of cell phones, insects in the car, reading a map while driving, etc.
• driver fatigue, which typically affects those driving long distances or driving at night
• mechanical failure
• weather, including fog, snow, heavy rain, sleet, etc.
• use of alcohol and/or drugs prior to driving

Compensation following Car Accidents: Meeting with Car Accident Lawyers

Our Alabama auto accident attorneys have experience building cases and recovering compensation for those injured in car accidents caused by other drivers or mechanical failure.

Prospective plaintiffs can find out if they have a case by meeting with one of our experienced car accident lawyers for a free initial consultation. During this meeting we will thoroughly investigate your case and help you decide the best option for you.

Depending on an individual's needs and circumstances, our car accident attorneys are prepared to go to trial or negotiate sizeable settlements for our clients.

For a FREE case evaluation with an experienced Birmingham auto accident attorney, contact our offices today. We would be happy to arrange a private, no-obligation consultation.

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