Albertville, AL (September 15, 2021) – A young child has lost his life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Albertville on Saturday evening. At around 9 p.m., on September 11, calls came in for assistance on-site at a crash on Nixon Chapel Road.
Reports from local authorities show that a 2-year-old child was struck by a pickup truck at a home on Nixon Chapel Road. The child sustained severe injuries in the accident.
Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene to render aid to the victim. However, the young boy passed away from his injuries while at the scene.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Albertville, Alabama
Each year, pedestrian accidents across the United States claim the lives of more than 6,200 people. Many accidents take place right here in the state of Alabama. Pedestrian accidents are often devastating for victims and their families. When young children are involved, the chances of fatal injuries are drastically increased.
In many incidents, victims end up losing their lives in pedestrian accidents due to the negligence of others. Some of the leading causes of crashes involving pedestrians include:
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Driving while distracted
- Driving while impaired
- Speeding
- Inclement weather
When victims lose their lives in pedestrian accidents, their families must reach out to an Albertville wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible. Families may have legal options available to help them get justice for their loved ones. In some cases, families are entitled to compensation to help alleviate funeral expenses and various other economic and non-economic damages they face moving forward.
For a free legal consultation, call 877-562-0000
Albertville Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Albertville pedestrian accident lawyers will fight to ensure you get the justice you deserve. For nearly four decades, our team at Cory Watson Attorneys has fought aggressively to ensure grieving families are able to hold wrongdoers accountable. Our team will personally go to the scene of your loved one’s accident to gather evidence. With evidence found at the scene, police reports, and various other documents and information, we will compile the strongest case imaginable to get you justice.
Our law firm is committed to advocating on your behalf every step of the way to ensure you are able to maximize your recoveries. We strive to help each person we work with get the justice and compensation they deserve after losing loved ones. If you have been impacted by the wrongful death of a loved one, reach out to our Alabama personal injury law firm by calling (205) 328-2200. Our team will meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the legal options available for you.
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Disclaimer: At the personal injury law firm of Cory Watson Attorneys, we have focused our careers on giving back to our local community. Our careers have been dedicated to changing injured victims and their family’s lives for the better. We do this by fighting for and protecting their rights in a court of law to ensure that they receive full and fair compensation after being injured in an accident. Our goal is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving. The information provided in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. This is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.
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