Although advancing technologies continue to make automobiles cleaner, faster, and safer, car accidents continue to result in tragic consequences around the country. In 2015, more that 35,000 Americans died in traffic-related accidents. Unfortunately, Baldwin County, Alabama was not immune from this trend. Between 2011 and 2015, there were 149 traffic-related fatalities in Baldwin County, Alabama. Every fatal collision has a different set of facts, circumstances, and causes but the result is always tragic.
No matter the circumstances, fatal car accidents always result in terrible consequences. Beyond the devastating emotional damage, loved ones may be saddled with astronomically high medical, healthcare, and funeral costs. These costs can exist as a lasting remainder of the tragedy itself. For those accused of fault for a fatal car accident, the results can be equally as debilitating. Emotional guilt, lawsuits, and even criminal charges can result from being held at fault for a fatal auto collision.
When you or a loved one experiences a fatal car accident, it is imperative that the proper legal steps are taken. As a victim of one of these tragic events, an experienced Foley car accident attorney can secure any and all financial resources owed by car manufacturers, insurance companies and the at-fault party. If you or a loved one has experienced the tragedy of a fatal auto collision, contact the attorneys at Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, P.C. to know and understand your rights.