Blount County, AL – Injuries Follow Head-On Crash on AL-160 near Blount County 9

Blount County, AL (August 11, 2023) – One person was transported to a local hospital with injuries following an automobile accident in Blount County on Thursday morning, August 10.

At around 8:30 a.m., authorities were called to the scene of an accident that took place on Alabama 160.

Reports show that a collision involving a Blount County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle and a second vehicle took place on the roadway near Blount County 9. The head-on collision blocked multiple lanes of the road, disrupting traffic in the area.

One person was injured in the accident and transported to a local hospital.

The accident is being investigated at this time.

Our thoughts go out to those who have been harmed as a result of this crash. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Alabama

Here in the state of Alabama, car accidents result in the injuries of many innocent persons every day. Injuries that are frequently reported following car accidents include:

• Spinal cord injuries

• Head injuries

• Broken bones/fractures

• Neck injuries

• Back injuries

• Chest injuries

Any injury could drastically disrupt your life. When a person sustains severe injuries, they frequently need to undergo substantial medical care. Unfortunately, receiving medical treatment can be very expensive. You might have legal options available to you after an accident. You must be able to prove that another person's carelessness caused the collision in order to win your case. Here in Alabama, common reasons for accidents have been reported as:

• Distracted driving

• Failure to yield

• Fatigued driving

• Drunk driving

• Speeding

• Tailgating

• Reckless driving

• Poor weather conditions

• Running red lights or stop signs

You can bring a personal injury lawsuit against a person after proving they were at fault for the incident that injured you. You can get assistance from a car accident attorney in Alabama to pursue compensation for some of the losses you endure.

You should get in touch with our personal injury attorneys as soon as possible to give yourself the best opportunity to obtain justice following an accident. Our team will be able to begin to work on your case right away by looking into the crash and putting together a solid personal injury lawsuit against the person who hurt you.

At Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey, LLP, we understand how difficult it can be to recover from an accident caused by no fault of your own. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys is committed to helping victims navigate the legal system and fight for their rights. We have decades of experience that allows us to offer aggressive representation focused on the best possible outcome for our clients. If you'd like to get started with your case today, contact us at 205-349-2009 or schedule a free consultation online so we can answer any questions you may have regarding your specific situation.

Notes: Our writers relied on secondary sources to create this article. Our staff has not independently verified all of the circumstances surrounding this accident; therefore, if you find any incorrect information, please contact Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey, LLP immediately so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post may be deleted upon request.

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