The city of Opelika is the county seat of Lee County in east central Alabama. Opelika is bordered by the city of Auburn, which is home to Auburn University. The name Opelika means “large swamp” in the Muskogee language. The development of Opelika was centered around the railroad. In 1848, a rail line was completed from Montgomery, Alabama to Opelika. Three years later, a rail connection was completed from Opelika to the Atlanta, Georgia area making this the only direct rail route from New Orleans to the east coast.

The town of Opelika was first incorporated in 1854. Over the years the town as seen economic growth spurred by the textile and manufacturing industries. To date, approximately 27,443 people reside in Opelika. The town is also known for its great golfing. Opelika is the home to Robert Trent Jones Grand National Golf Course.

Opelika, Alabama has several major interstates and highways that service the Opelika area, including: Interstate 85; U.S. Highway 280; U.S. Highway 431; Alabama Highway 15; and Alabama Highway 38.

In 2008, there were 1,158 automobile accidents in the city of Opelika, 261 people were injured in these wrecks. In 2006, 6 people lost their lives in car and truck accidents in Opelika.

Our Opelika Alabama personal injury attorneys have successfully handled numerous Opelika, Alabama car accident cases. We handle all personal injury and car wreck cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not charge you a fee until and unless we make a recovery for you.

If you or a loved one has suffered a personal injury contact our experienced and dedicated Opelika car accident attorneys. The evaluation is free and confidential.

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