Single-Vehicle Accidents

Car Crash Attorney Assisting Foley Residents

In most cases, car accidents involve more than one vehicle, but single-vehicle accidents do happen. Just because your injuries were the result of a single-vehicle crash does not mean you were responsible for them. If you or someone close to you has been hurt in a single-vehicle accident, you should speak to Foley car accident lawyer Whit A. Thomas. He can explain your options and guide you through the process if you have a claim.

Establishing Liability in Single-Vehicle Accident Cases

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that in 2014, 56 percent of motor vehicle collision deaths occurred in single-vehicle accidents. In the same year, 504 people in Alabama were killed in single-vehicle wrecks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that fatal single-vehicle accidents are more likely to take place on rural roads with fewer traffic lanes. The NHTSA also revealed that 70 percent of fatal single-vehicle accidents involved the vehicle leaving the road and veering into the shoulder or median. Some other common types of single-vehicle wrecks include rollover accidents, colliding with animals, crashing into rocks or debris on the road, or hitting fixed objects, like a tree or a parked vehicle.

Many times, single-vehicle accidents are caused by something other than the vehicle’s driver. For example, a defective tire might blow out and cause the accident. Alternatively, a poorly constructed road or a misplaced road sign may also lead to a single-vehicle wreck. Alabama permits victims of negligence to sue for compensation for their injuries.

A skilled lawyer can evaluate the details of your case and determine the appropriate course of action. In cases involving defective car parts, for example, you may be able to file a product liability claim against the component’s manufacturer or retailer. In other cases, such as when a poorly constructed road causes an accident, you may be able to move forward on a simple negligence theory. This would usually mean that you would try to show that the crash occurred because the defendant failed to use reasonable care under the circumstances.

Under Alabama law, a plaintiff may seek compensation for his or her economic and non-economic damages, including property damage, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, the costs of future treatment, and more. In some extreme cases, an accident victim may also be entitled to punitive damages.

Protect Your Rights by Enlisting a Foley Lawyer After a Car Accident

It can be difficult to know how to proceed after a single-vehicle accident, but you do not need to make any decisions alone. Diligent Foley car accident attorney Whit A. Thomas can analyze the facts of your case and vigorously advocate for your rights. Our firm takes pride in keeping an open line of communication with our clients at every step of their case. With any type of accident, it is important to act quickly. We proudly represent car crash victims throughout Southern Alabama, including in Foley, Summerdale, Robertsdale, Elberta, Lillian, Loxley, Fairhope, Daphne, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach, as well as other communities throughout Baldwin, Mobile, Escambia, and Monroe Counties. Call (251) 943-9330 or contact us online to set up a free consultation with an injury attorney.