Fatal Auto Accidents

Auto Accident Attorney Serving Alabama

Losing a loved one in an auto accident is a terrible situation to endure. Experiencing this loss is difficult enough, but it is even harder to know that your loved one would still be with us if another driver had not been driving drunk, had obeyed the speed limit or had otherwise driven with proper caution or care.

Fortunately, the family of a person who has lost his or her life in a car accident may seek justice and financial compensation by filing a wrongful death claim against the party that caused the accident. Attorney Timothy A. Hughes may be able to assist you and your family in your time of need, working to offer you the information and guidance you need to move forward with a claim.

Statistics Regarding Fatal Auto Accidents

More than 37,000 people lost their lives in auto accidents throughout the United States in 2008 alone, this equals to approximately one person every 14 minutes, according to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) statistics on the subject. In 2006, motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death for people aged 3 to 34. Most of the people who have died in traffic accidents were drivers or passengers of cars. Following are some specific statistics of traffic fatalities from 2008:

Passenger car occupant fatalities - 14,587
Light truck fatalities - 10,764
Large truck (more than 10,000 pounds) fatalities - 677
Bus occupant fatalities - 67
Motorcyclist fatalities - 5,290
Pedestrian fatalities - 4,378
Bicyclist fatalities - 716

In addition to handling fatal auto accident claims, our firm offers legal counsel to all types of motor vehicle accidents that lead to the wrongful death of one or more victims, including: boating accidents, ATV rollover accidents, and more.

If you lost a loved one in a fatal auto accident, contact an Alabama auto accident lawyer today.