Montgomery Car Accident Lawyer

Montgomery Car Accident Lawyers

Any type of motor vehicle accident can result in serious injury or the loss of someone you love. Almost 33,000 people per year die in fatal motor vehicle accidents. Many of these accidents are caused by negligent drivers who fail to take reasonable care to obey traffic laws, pay attention to the road, or choose to drive while intoxicated.

Driving is a big responsibility. When drivers fail to show courtesy and respect for other drivers, accidents can happen and some can be fatal. If you or your family have been injured due to a negligent driver, call Montlick for a free consultation today. Our vigilant Montgomery attorneys will fight on your behalf and are committed to holding negligent drivers accountable for their actions.

Montgomery Rear End Crash Lawyer

Rear-end accidents account for 29% of all car accidents resulting in serious injury. In almost all rear-end cases, these collisions are typically the result of negligent driving, and in many cases, any driver who rear-ends another car is the responsible party. If you have been involved in a rear-end accident, our car accident lawyers at Montlick can help establish liability and pursue the compensation you need to move forward.

There are some exceptions when a driver who rear-ends another car is not the responsible party, such as:

• The forward driver brakes suddenly and unexpectedly without good cause
• The brakes on the rear driver’s vehicle are defective
• The tail lights/brake lights on the forward vehicle are broken
• The forward driver causes the accident by turning directly in front of the rear driver in a negligent manner or lane-changing in front of the rear driver
• The forward driver backs into the rear driver’s vehicle

Montgomery T-Bone Crash Lawyer
According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 36% of all accidents occur at intersections. Over 480,000 of these accidents involve drivers who are attempting to turn left. The most common causes of left turn accidents are as follows:

• Poor visibility when turning
• Inadequate surveillance (driving into another vehicle’s blind spots)
• Misjudgment of the oncoming vehicle’s speed
• A miscalculation of the distance or gap that goes across an intersection
• Failure to yield to the right of way
• Failure to use a turn signal while attempting to proceed

In the majority of cases, drivers who are going left do not have the right of way, which means that they need to wait for oncoming cars to pass them before proceeding. When a left turn accident occurs, it is typically presumed by law that the left turn driver acted negligently (when there is no green arrow present), and likely caused the accident. The left turn driver however, can introduce evidence (whether through eyewitness accounts, surveillance cameras or other evidence) that can cause the other party to be liable for the accident, such as:

• The other driver increased his or her speed after the light turned yellow or red or went through a red light
• An unexpected event, such as a pedestrian illegally crossing the roadway, required the left turn driver to stop mid-turn, resulting in an accident.
• The other driver was impaired by drugs and/or alcohol or was driving while distracted.

Montgomery Defective Vehicle Component Lawyer
In 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued 932 vehicle safety recalls affecting more than 30.8 million vehicles in the United States. Still, millions of vehicle recalls still go unrepaired or unaddressed every year. When you purchase a car, you trust that the car is designed with consumer’s safety as a top priority. However, thousands of people are still injured and killed in car accidents every year as a result of defective auto products. If you’ve been injured due to a defective vehicle, it’s essential to call a car accident attorney as soon as possible to begin your financial recovery and raise awareness of the defect for other car owners. Montlick knows how to take on powerful car manufacturers and win.

Montgomery Drunk Driving Accident Victim Lawyers
One of the most traumatic experiences is being hit by a drunk driver. One minute you’re cruising and the next, you’re spinning out, confused and scared at what’s going on. Drunk driving accidents are especially dangerous and can result in severe injuries or even death. Our attorneys have extensive experience with drunk driving cases. We understand what it takes to establish liability and maximize compensation for victims. We will fight fiercely to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions and that victims receive the justice they deserve.

Montgomery Bus Accident Lawyers
Bus accidents usually involve multiple parties and can be complex. Our bus accident attorneys in Montgomery are fully equipped to handle bus accident cases involving personal injury claims against private companies, public agencies, or governmental entities on behalf of injured passengers or pedestrians who were injured as a result of negligent bus operators or other parties involved in the crash.

The most common types bus accidents are:

• Driver error, including bus driver fatigue. Driver error accounts for as many as 85% of all bus accidents, with fatigue being the most common form of driver error.
• Driver negligence. Some of the more common bus driver violations include changing lanes improperly, veering off the road, failure to yield the right of way and exceeding the speed limit with failure to yield the right-of-way being the most common.
• Equipment failure. Mechanical failures can occur in buses in the same way they occur in large commercial trucks. Defective tires or brakes or poor maintenance can be responsible for a bus accident and following an accident an emergency exit failure or unsafe gas tank could also cause injury to the passengers.
• Roof failure. Particularly in 15-passenger vans, roof crush results in 41 percent of deaths during a rollover. It is particularly important that the roof area of a bus meet all federal regulations which dictate that the roof must sustain no more than five inches of roof crush while supporting one and a half times the weight of the vehicle.
• Road conditions. Whether natural or man-made, weather, animals or road construction can change the inherent safety of the roadways. Should poor maintenance of the road be responsible for the bus accident then a governmental entity may be held responsible.
• Unsafe seatbelts. Studies done by the NHTSA have concluded that the addition of lap belts in large buses would be unlikely to reduce injuries sustained by passengers in a head-on crash.

Montgomery Rideshare Accident Lawyers
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are convenient and nearly everywhere, but with this popularity comes an increased risk of liability. We understand how to navigate the evolving landscape of rideshare accident protocol and win rideshare injury cases for both drivers and passengers.

What to Do After Being Injured in a Car Accident in Montgomery

The most important thing following a Montgomery car accident is your safety. If you can, check yourself and others for injuries, then if possible, get to a safe place away from the crash, such as the sidewalk. Call 911 and request medical attention immediately. Even if you feel okay, injuries may present later that are initially masked by adrenaline.

If safely able, make sure to:

• Take pictures and/or video of the scene of the accident
• Get contact information from witnesses
• File a police report
• Tell your insurance company
• Get in contact with a Montlick attorney as soon as possible

In the days following the accident, there are a few things that you can do to help your Montlick attorney with the process of filing your claim:

• Go to a follow-up doctor’s appointment
• Save bills and documents related to your accident
• Tell your insurance company

Remember that after your accident, the other involved party’s attorney and insurance companies (including your own) will attempt to speak with you. It’s never a good idea to do so without your attorney present.

Battling Big Insurance After an Auto Accident

A common mistake people involved in car accidents make is not hiring a lawyer because they believe their own insurance company will take care of them. The insurance company’s main concern is paying you the smallest amount possible, not necessarily paying you what you deserve. These companies tend to use a variety of tactics to get you to agree to a settlement amount that is less than what your claim is worth. For example, they may:

• Seem very friendly when calling to discuss your claim, asking seemingly innocuous questions that can hurt you later
• Offer a settlement amount as soon as you report your accident
• Delay the process of your claim
• Place the blame on you

Dealing with the physical, emotional and financial aftermath of a car crash is a lot to handle. During this difficult and confusing time, people injured in auto accidents must be careful to avoid damaging their legal claim for a settlement. Some people assume that they can deal directly with the insurance companies, but it’s important to remember that the job of the insurance company is to protect its own bottom line. To keep profits up, they try to pay injury victims as little as possible or even deny their claim altogether. The insurance company will have a team of investigators, experts and attorneys at their disposal whose goals are to pay you the absolute minimum they can. When you try to deal with insurance company adjusters on your own, without a lawyer, it could cost you valuable money in the long run.
Your insurance policy is intended to financially protect you. We’ll fight to make sure it does.

What Could My Car Accident Settlement Pay For?
Montlick car accident attorneys can help you understand what types of compensation you may be entitled to receive after an injury-causing crash. Our team is dedicated to helping personal injury victims recover maximum compensation so they can move forward with their lives following an unexpected tragedy.

Damages that could be available include:

• Economic Damages: These damages are intended to reimburse a victim for money lost due to their injuries. This includes medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and any other monetary loss caused by the accident.
• Non-economic Damages: These damages are designed to compensate victims for intangible losses such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and more.
• Punitive Damages: In some cases, punitive damages may also be awarded if the responsible party is found to have been particularly negligent or reckless in causing the accident. Punitive damages are intended to punish wrongdoers and discourage others from similar behavior in the future.
• Wrongful Death: If a loved one has died due to a car accident caused by another party’s negligence or recklessness, their family may be able to pursue wrongful death damages from the responsible parties. These damages include medical expenses incurred before death, funeral costs, loss of companionship and support provided by the deceased person, and more.

These are just a few of the potential damages that Montlick may be able to recover on your behalf. If you have been injured in an auto accident involving negligence, contact us to learn about your rights and what steps are necessary to protect those rights.

Aggressive Representation. Unmatched Compassion.

When seeking justice in Montgomery, time is of the essence. Timely action is critical for any personal injury claim, as evidence may need to be gathered, witnesses may need to be located to build a strong case, and reports may need to be compiled. Montlick is committed to providing clients with the best possible representation through transparent communication and genuine care.

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