Montgomery Wrongful Death Attorneys

Montgomery, the capital of Alabama and the county seat of Montgomery County, is located in south central Alabama next to the Alabama River. The city became the capital city in 1846, representing a shift in power within the state due to the growth of cotton. Currently, the city boasts some 226,000 citizens and is the third largest city in the state.

Montgomery is a diverse city that has much to offer. As the capital, Montgomery houses many government buildings and agencies. It also has a strong military presence with Maxwell Air Force Base. Several higher learning institutions call Montgomery home, including Alabama State University, Troy University (Montgomery campus), Auburn University at Montgomery, Faulkner University, and Huntingdon College. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art round out the city in the cultural arena.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in an accident, don't wait to call the skilled Montgomery wrongful death attorneys at Hollis, Wright & Clay, P.C. at 205.324.3600 or 844.LAW.TALK or online here.

Montgomery County, Alabama, witnessed 2,151 deaths in a recent year. Of those deaths, 94 were accidental in nature. In a city with multiple universities, government establishments, and cultural arenas, accidental deaths are unavoidable. The breakdown of accidental deaths in Montgomery County is: motor vehicle accidents (40); poisoning (15); falls (12); smoke, fire, and flames (3); drowning (3); suffocation (1); and other accidents (19). All of these accidental deaths can be potentially caused by another person's careless or neglectful actions. For instance, a driver texting and driving can cause an accident that leads to the wrongful death of another. Many premises liability situations, in which a business or person does not safely maintain property, can cause an array of incidents, including drowning, falls, and more.

As a major hub socially, politically, educationally, and culturally, Montgomery is at heightened risk for wrongful death and personal injury incidents. This is especially so in terms of wrongful deaths being caused by car and truck accidents, as Interstate 65 intersects with Interstate 85 within the city. Heavy traffic flows through the City of Montgomery on these interstates each day. Like any major city, Montgomery citizens and its visitors unfortunately experience the devastating consequences of wrongful deaths due to many different types of events, including but not limited to, motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, use of defective products, workplace incidents, nursing home neglect and abuse, dog bites, and more. With several universities, government buildings, and historical landmarks, Montgomery and its citizens statistically seem to be more prone to experiencing an accidental death.

Our attorneys are sensitive to the fact that losing a family member, especially as a result of a preventable accident, is incredibly difficult and emotionally tough to handle. We want to be your ally and your advocate for your family during this time. Our attorneys will aggressively fight for your family to achieve justice for the loss of your loved one. Our attorneys will work tirelessly and expend significant time and financial resources on your behalf to uncover the truth and to hold the at-fault party or person responsible for the death of your family member. Our attorneys will seek punitive damages on your family's behalf to punish the responsible party and to send a message to the general public that such careless, neglectful, or reckless conduct will not be tolerated in Montgomery, or anywhere. Our investigators and experts will leave no stone unturned to piece together a timeline and gather evidence that will shed light on the wrongful death event.

If you have lost a loved one at the hands of the careless and reckless behavior of another, call the trusted Montgomery wrongful death attorneys as soon as possible for a FREE and confidential consultation at 205.324.3600 or 844.LAW.TALK or contact us online here. Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, so we don't get paid unless we recover for you.