Were you injured in a highway crash in Birmingham, AL? You may be dealing with serious injuries and costly medical bills. Understanding your legal options is crucial—and filing a claim against the at-fault party can help you recover compensation.
At Belt, Bruner & Barnett Personal Injury Lawyers, our Birmingham highway crash lawyers can assist you in your fight for fair compensation. We have 93 years of combined experience and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation.
Call our law office today at (205) 973-6417 to schedule a free consultation.
How Belt, Bruner & Barnett Can Help After A Highway Crash In Birmingham, AL
In accidents involving catastrophic injuries or multiple parties, both of which are common when highway collisions are the subject, having a Birmingham car accident attorney by your side is critical.
At Belt, Bruner & Barnett, we’ll work with you through the entire legal process and provide the following legal services:
- A thorough investigation of the highway accident
- Collection of evidence
- Calculations of both your economic and non-economic damages
- Communications and negotiations with insurers
- Litigation, if reaching a settlement is unlikely
These services ensure your case is handled thoroughly from start to finish. Our Birmingham personal injury lawyers treat all of our clients like family, and we’re ready to offer the ongoing support you need as you work through the aftermath of your crash.
Contact our law office in Birmingham, Alabama, to arrange a free consultation.
What Are Common Causes Of Highway Crashes?
If you’ve been in a car accident on a Birmingham highway, chances are one of the following factors is to blame:
Speeding
Speeding accidents are a particular concern on Alabama’s highways. Any vehicle traveling at high speeds will need more time to come to a complete stop, making accidents more likely. The injuries that occur are typically worse, too, as the speeding vehicle will exert a more significant amount of force upon impact.
Distracted Driving
Drivers who fail to pay attention to the road can cause catastrophic losses. In 2023, 60 fatalities in Alabama were associated with distracted driving. The majority of these crashes involve cell phone use, though many other distractions can play a role, including self-grooming, eating or drinking, and even speaking with passengers.
Reckless Driving
Operating a motor vehicle without regard for the safety of others is reckless driving. On highways, such behavior can involve rapid lane changes, which can be very dangerous given the high traffic these routes receive each day. Tailgating is another form of reckless driving, as is excessive speeding and disobeying traffic signals.
Intoxicated Driving
Motor vehicle operators who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol can cause serious accidents on highways. It can be much easier to lose control of a car, even when traveling at the speeds that these roads allow, as intoxication makes a driver less coordinated.
Fatigued Driving
Highways often involve long-distance travel, with some journeys lasting over twelve continuous hours. As such, you may encounter drivers who have become exhausted behind the wheel, a dangerous condition that impacts a driver similarly to being intoxicated.
Road Conditions
Beyond the actions of your fellow drivers, a highway itself can be dangerous. If there is damaged asphalt, missing safety rails, or severe potholes, serious accidents can take place.
There may not be a second vehicle, either, which can leave you confused about who is liable. If the road was the problem, government agencies in charge of maintaining it might be to blame.
Defective Auto Parts
It’s also possible for your car to malfunction. If your brake system fails, for example, you can cause a single or multiple-vehicle accident. The manufacturer of the part or car (or any mechanic who should have spotted the problem, for that matter) could be held responsible.
Contact Our Birmingham Highway Crash Lawyers For A Free Consultation
Experiencing a highway accident can be physically and emotionally traumatic. To recover damages that address your various medical expenses, the income you may have lost while getting treatment, and the pain and suffering you’ve undergone, you need assistance from attorneys.
At Belt, Bruner & Barnett, we can help you fight for the compensation you need and deserve. Our attorneys have 93 years of combined experience and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a Birmingham highway crash attorney.