West Alabama Football Player Killed in Traffic Crash

Early in September, a 19 year-old freshman defensive back at West Alabama was killed in a traffic crash in a two-vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 43. The crash occurred near the player's hometown of Linden, Alabama and also claimed the life of his 12 year-old cousin. According to news accounts, the vehicle the football player was driving collided with an 18-wheeler.

Traffic crashes between smaller passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers are among the most dangerous and deadly of all accidents. Statistics relating to such accidents place the risk of injury or death for the occupants of passengers cars involved in them at close to 98 percent. Because of their enormous size and weight, 18-wheelers are lethal weapons when striking cars, causing horrendous damage. When traveling at highway speeds, these commercial trucks are difficult to stop fast and have many blind spots which can obscure the driver's view of others on the road.

Accidents involving commercial trucks are generally much more complicated legal matters than other traffic crashes. Commercial trucks are subject to both state and federal regulations and many entities may need to be investigated in the matter of fault, from the driver to those who maintain the trucks, load the trucks, as well as the trucking company itself. That is why those who are injured in such accidents should seek immediate legal counsel from a law firm experienced in handling trucking accident claims and lawsuits in their local area.

Personal Injury Firm in Dothan, Alabama

Losing a loved one or being injured in a traffic accident is one of the most devastating experiences you can face. It is essential in the wake of such an event to get the legal help you need to secure the compensation you deserve when harmed by the negligence of others. Under personal injury or wrongful death law, you may be entitled to damages which include medical or funeral expenses, loss of earnings or benefits, pain, suffering, and more.

Morris, Cary, Andrews, Talmadge & Driggers, LLC is a personal injury firm based in Dothan and serving all of southeast Alabama and the tri-state area. This is a firm that won one of the largest jury verdicts in the history of the state. The highly skilled and experienced attorneys at the firm have been recognized by many legal industry groups, including Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and the Top 40 Under 40. The firm's excellence is reflected in its 10.0 Superb Avvo rating as well as its AV (highest) rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

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