Birmingham, AL (September 30, 2021) – A 64-year-old man has lost his life following a motor vehicle accident in Birmingham on Sunday morning. At around 4 a.m., on September 26, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Vanderbilt Road.
Reports from the Birmingham Police show that a pedestrian was struck by a freight train during the early morning hours while passing through the area of 1900 Vanderbilt Road.
The man sustained severe injuries in the accident. Authorities subsequently pronounced the man deceased from his injuries.
At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
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 Birmingham, Alabama
Over the past decade, the number of pedestrian crashes in Alabama has increased by around 60%. These collisions are happening more often than before and they are having a more severe impact on the lives of those involved. Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable during crashes due to the fact that they are unprotected. As a result, we are seeing these people lose their lives in traffic-related incidents at an alarming rate.
Most families are not fully prepared to deal with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. When pedestrians lose their lives in motor vehicle collisions, their families often face medical expenses, funeral and burial fees, and lost earnings. These and other financial consequences just make overcoming the challenges associated with the mental and emotional impacts even more stressful.
In Alabama, surviving relatives may have legal options available to help them move forward. Seeking the assistance of a seasoned Birmingham wrongful death attorney can help your family get justice for your loved one. In some cases, entitled parties may recover compensation to help alleviate some of the costs they face moving forward, including:
- Burial expenses
- Funeral Costs
- Pain and suffering
- Lost earnings
- Medical expenses
- And more
Reaching out to a trusted legal team can help to ensure your family is able to get the justice you deserve after experiencing the unexpected loss of a loved one.
For a free legal consultation, call 877-562-0000
Mobile Wrongful Death Lawyers
For nearly 40-years, Cory Watson Attorneys have fought diligently to get justice for our clients. Our pedestrian accident attorneys in Mobile have been fighting aggressively to protect the legal rights of families while holding negligent parties accountable for their actions. Our law firm provides responsive representation to ensure the unique needs of each client are accurately represented. We fight to get justice for those taken away unexpectedly and to help families move forward.
If your loved one has lost their life in a motor vehicle collision, you must act quickly to hold those at-fault accountable for their actions. Our lawyers are available to help you get the justice you deserve. By calling (205) 328-2200, our team can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the legal options available for you.
Contact our Alabama personal injury lawyers at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation with our team.
Notes: Outside sources were used when creating this post. Some of these sources include local and state news reports, police and fire department reports, social media reports, and eyewitness accounts about this injury accident. Our writing team has not independently verified the facts surrounding this specific incident. For that reason, if you find any information that is inaccurate in this post, please contact our firm as soon as possible so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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.
Call or text 877-562-0000 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form