Pelham, Alabama Automobile Accident Attorney

Located in central Alabama near Birmingham, Pelham has a population of approximately 22,000 people, according to the 2015 U.S. Census Bureau. The city was incorporated in 1964 with a population of just 694. Named for American Civil War officer John Pelham, Pelham is 38.3 square miles and is located in Shelby County. Households in Pelham earn a median income of more than $67,000.

Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama’s largest state park, is located in the northwest quadrant of Pelham. The park occupies 9,940 acres and offers camping, cabins, two recreational lakes, a petting zoo and more. It is also home to the Alabama Wildlife Center and the Oak Mountain BMX Track.

The city is served by four schools: Pelham Oaks Elementary, Pelham Ridge Elementary, Riverchase Middle and Pelham High School. The high school was formerly part of the Shelby County Schools education system and only in the last several years was incorporated into the Pelham City Schools System.

The Alabama Transportation Director in 2013 recorded 5,529 total auto accidents for Shelby County, which includes accidents occurring in Pelham. This includes 14 deaths and 567 injuries. The City of Pelham itself witnessed 1,074 accidents, with no deaths and 164 injuries. These incidents, deaths and injuries demonstrate that those traveling through or living in Pelham are susceptible to life-changing accidents involving motor vehicles.

Should you be involved in an accident in Pelham, or anywhere, please be sure to seek proper medical attention first. This is not only important for your personal safety but complete and thorough medical records concerning your injuries are critically important should you need to hire an attorney to file a claim for you. Without these records, your attorney will have a more difficult time pursuing compensation on your behalf. As soon as you have tended to your medical needs, please call the Pelham automobile accident attorneys at Hollis Wright.

Hollis Wright, centrally located in the state in Birmingham, is experienced in ensuring clients receive just compensation for injuries or deaths in auto accidents occurring in Pelham and throughout Alabama. As dictated by the laws of the State of Alabama, you are entitled to seek compensation and claim damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and emotional distress. The attorneys at Hollis Wright are well-versed in these laws and will help you secure just compensation for you or a loved one. If the car wreck was caused by aggravating circumstances, such as drunk driving, texting and driving or excessive speed, then you may be entitled to punitive damages. The Hollis Wright attorneys will fight to get you any damages to which you are entitled under the law.

With more than 100 years of combined experience, Hollis Wright has vast experience serving clients and representing the interests of injured victims. Our attorneys will aggressively fight with care and compassion for any compensation to which you are entitled to receive. We invest substantial time, energy and resources towards reconstructing the accident and investigating exact causes.

If you or a family member has been injured or killed in an auto accident, please the Pelham, Alabama automobile accident attorneys at 1-844-LAW-TALK or 205-324-3600 for a free and confidential consultation. We handle all cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we only receive payment if we recover for you.