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As Huntsville continues to grow, so does its traffic. Once known primarily as a quiet engineering hub, the Rocket City is now the largest city in Alabama, and with rapid development has come a noticeable rise in car accidents. Between busy commuter corridors, expanding suburbs, and challenging mountain roads, it’s…
We’re often asked if it’s worth hiring a lawyer after a car accident. The answer is yes in certain circumstances, but it depends on how serious the crash is. Generally speaking, it’s worth getting an attorney for a serious car accident case, but you probably do not need a lawyer…
The time it takes to settle a car accident claim varies. It can take anywhere from several weeks to a few years to reach a settlement after a crash. The timeframe will often depend on what happened during the collision, the parties involved, and any delays while negotiating for a…
A car accident can leave you feeling confused or disoriented. If you know what to do when you get into a crash, you can protect yourself and your passengers from further injuries. Knowing what to do after a collision can also help you start filing a claim to seek compensation…
Car accidents happen every day. In Alabama, a traffic crash is reported every 4 minutes. We've explored the top intersections for traffic crashes in our state, click on the graphic below to view all of the information on: The most dangerous intersections in Alabama The most dangerous highway in Alabama Intersections…
If you suspected serious car crashes have recently increased, you would be correct. In fact, 2015 saw the largest national traffic fatality percentage increase in fifty years at 7.2%, according to a report from al.com. Alabama also saw an increase in fatal accidents in 2015, though at a slightly slower rate than the national average.
Of Alabama’s 4.86 million people, there were 17.41 fatalities per 100,000 people, and alcohol-related fatalities numbered 4.98 per 100,000 people. Alabama’s statewide average was well above the national average of 10.92 fatalities per 100,000 people.
AxleGeeks (a website division of Graphiq) compiled a list of ‘The Car Accident Capitals of America.’ Perhaps not surprisingly, Alabama was well represented, with Birmingham and Montgomery both taking high spots. We should point out, however, that only cities with a population over 100,000 were considered.
