WRONG-WAY ACCIDENT LAWYER IN DECATUR AL
We can help you in Madison, Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone Counties and the surrounding areas.
A wrong-way accident is a collision between two vehicles in which one of the two vehicles is traveling against the flow of traffic. It is where one vehicle is driving the wrong way on a one-way road such as an interstate. Driving the wrong way usually causes a head-on collision, and very serious injuries. Many wrong way accidents have serious or fatal results. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that wrong way drivers are involved in 1.5% of all fatal crashes. On average about 350 people are killed each year nationwide in wrong-way freeway crashes. Drivers who cause accidents by driving the wrong way on any road or highway give other drivers on the road very few options. If you or a loved one have been injured, the accident attorneys at Ferguson and Ferguson can help. At Ferguson and Ferguson, we have represented numerous individuals whose loved ones were injured or killed as a result of a wrong-way driver crash. We offer a LOWEST FEE guarantee and no obligation FREE consultations to all wrong-way accident victims. We also offer in home and hospital appointments. Call 256-534-3435 for your free consultation
Causes of Wrong-Way Accidents in Alabama
There are numerous causes of wrong way accidents in Alabama. Some of the reasons include:
- The driver is drunk or on drugs
- Construction, detour or confusing road sign
- Older driver confused by road signs
- Emergency health situation
- Fatigue
- Distracted driving
- Poorly marked roads
- Unfamiliarity with the area
- Passing vehicles on the wrong side of the road
- Speed or dangerous maneuvers that cause a loss of vehicle control
- Vehicle defects that cause cars to swerve and hit other cars
- Drivers suffering from senility or memory loss
- Drivers who cannot read the road signs
- Joyriding or reckless drivers ignoring signs
- Drivers with severe night vision issues or blindness
- Missing or stole signs due to vandals
- Confusion while driving downtown due to one-way roads
- Drivers with mental issues or suffering extreme emotional distress
How to Prevent Wrong Way Accidents in Alabama
There are ways to prevent wrong-way accidents such as:
- Clearly mark one-way streets
- Wrong-way signs at freeway, highway, and interstate exit ramps
- Wrong way pavement arrows
- Flashing lights and signs in critical areas.
- Concrete barriers that prevent drivers from entering roads from the wrong direction.
- Wrong-way warning system that combines video surveillance and directional movement detection.
- Electromagnetic sensors in ramp pavement to detect wrong-way vehicles.
- Removing objects that obscure views of interchanges.
- Increased lighting to improve vision at interchanges at night, the time when most wrong-way crashes occur.
- Separating on- and off-ramps to prevent confusion.
- Improvements in design.
Questions We Ask to Get the Answers you Need
- Was the accident intentional?(playing chicken)
- Was the driver drunk or on drugs?
- How far did the vehicle travel in the wrong direction before the fateful collision?
- Where was the driver coming from before accident?(bar)
- Did the driver continue despite others honking, flashing their lights and swerving?
- Was there a 911 call made?
- Who owns the vehicle?
- Was the driver working at the time of accident?
- How fast was the driver going?
Why Hire Ferguson and Ferguson
If you or a family member was injured or killed by a driver who drove the wrong way and caused injuries, you should speak with an experienced Alabama personal injury lawyer. At the Law Firm of Ferguson & Ferguson, our attorneys understand the sources of insurance coverage, including the other driver’s policy, the victim’s own policy and the liability of third parties when applicable. When the injuries are serious, every available dollar will be needed to cover bills, lost income and future care needs. For a free consultation, call 256-534-3435 now. We can help.
