Off-Duty Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash

An off-duty Tuscaloosa police officer was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, according to various news reports. The accident occurred on Sunday evening at around 5 p.m. The officer apparently lost control of his motorcycle while on a curve just east of Akron on Alabama Highway 60. He later died of his injuries at a Tuscaloosa medical center.

Unfortunately, accidents involving motorcycles are more likely to result in serious injury or death than other motor vehicle accidents. In 2007, per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists were about 34 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in motor vehicle traffic crashes and 8 times more likely to be injured. When a motorcycle accident occurs because someone else was negligent, reckless, or careless, accident victims and their loved ones are often entitled to compensation for their injuries.

Many of our clients are unable to work after a motorcycle accident and are facing mounting medical bills. They may suffer permanent injuries that lower their ability to enjoy once-loved activities, such as riding their motorcycles. Our accident experts will thoroughly research your case, assess your injuries, and fight to ensure that you are fully compensated for all of your losses. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact an experienced Birmingham auto accident attorney to discuss your case. At The Walker Law Firm, we provide thorough representation to accident victims in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. Our Birmingham auto accident lawyers specialize in personal injury and wrongful death cases.

New Program Helps Promote Safe Teen Driving

American Family Insurance Company's "Teen Safe Driver Program" is helping parents monitor their teens behind the wheel, ultimately leading to safer teen driving habits. When parents sign up for the program, a small camera, which is placed in the teen's vehicle, records the teen's driving. The recordings are analyzed by the company to identify and catalog risky driving behavior, such as swerving, speeding, sudden stops, and rapid acceleration. After the behavior is analyzed, the teen's "report card" is sent to the parents by the insurance company.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car accidents are the number one cause of death among American teens. This program seeks to change those statistics by allowing parents to monitor and correct their teens' unsafe driving habits. It is hoped that this program will prevent auto accidents and reduce insurance rates for parents with teen drivers.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by an unsafe driver, call the Birmingham auto accident lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free initial consultation. Our team of experienced Birmingham accident attorneys can help you receive full compensation for your injuries. We provide thorough representation to accident victims in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. Don’t hesitate to contact the Birmingham auto accident attorneys at The Walker Law Firm to discuss your case.