In Calhoun County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Calhoun County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from an experienced Calhoun County personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Calhoun County wrongful death lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Calhoun County accident lawyer can do to help.
A 23-year-old Piedmont man was killed in a crash Monday evening, state troopers report.
The victim is identified as Jeremy Owen. Troopers say Owen was driving on Alabama 144 when his vehicle collided with another vehicle, went off the road and hit a tree near mile marker 23.7.
Authorities in Calhoun County say a woman and her 7-year-old son died when their car was hit by a train in Oxford.
Oxford Police arrested a 23-year-old Anniston man Tuesday on multiple charges related to a hit-and-run accident Sunday.
