Birmingham Vehicle Accident Attorney

Birmingham Vehicle Accident Attorney

In Alabama, a motor vehicle accident occurs every four minutes. About every 13 minutes, an Alabama resident is injured in a car accident. A fatal vehicle accident occurs about every 8 hours in this southern state.

Despite the tragic nature of these vehicle accidents statistics, victims and their families are not without options. Anyone injured in a motor vehicle accident, as well as families of those who have died in a car accident, will likely be entitled to compensation for their injuries and/or losses.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a Birmingham vehicle accident, contact us for help today. At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. our attorneys understand the devastation and trauma involved in vehicle accidents and fight tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for the injured and their families.

We are experienced in successfully defending the rights of individuals injured in Alabama vehicle accidents and are dedicated to recovering compensation needed to get your life back on track.

Causes of Vehicle Accidents

While some vehicle wrecks are truly accidental and entirely unpreventable, in some cases, another driver or a mechanical flaw in the vehicle can cause a serious, potentially fatal vehicle accident.

At Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. our Birmingham vehicle accident lawyers have extensive experience in handling cases including:

• animals in the road, including cows, birds or deer related vehicle accidents
• reckless or overly aggressive driving, which can specifically entail speeding, tailgating, cutting off other drivers, failing to properly obey traffic signs, 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

Building Your Case: Types of Vehicular Accidents We Handle

The term "motor vehicle accident" encompasses more than just car wrecks. Other accidents that we can build and win cases for include:

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

Recovering Compensation: How to Get Your Case Started

Following a Birmingham vehicle accident and necessary medical treatment, it's crucial that injured parties (or loved ones of those who have died in a car accident) meet with one of our experienced Birmingham vehicle accident lawyers to:

• Find out if they have a viable legal claim and are entitled to compensation for their injuries and losses
• Learn more about the process of pursuing a vehicular accident lawsuit
• Get estimates regarding possible settlement amounts, based on awards granted in past, similar cases
• Get expert advice regarding the best manner in which to pursue their claim

Our vehicle accident attorneys have recovered millions of dollars in damages for our clients to cover costs including:

• funeral and burial costs (should deaths from vehicle accidents occur)
• past hospital bills
• ongoing treatments costs
• lost wages
• property damage (including the cost of repairing the damaged vehicle)
• permanent disabilities
• future costs of living (should permanent disability from the car accident prevent them from earning a living in the future)
• emotional pain and suffering

To schedule a FREE consultation with an experienced Birmingham vehicle accident attorney, contact Jaffe & Erdberg, P.C. We would be happy to arrange an initial consultation with you.

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