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Vacation accidents in Alabama are an unfortunate reality for dozens of people every year. The state’s population surges during the peak summer season as people from all over travel to visit and enjoy popular destinations such as Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Perdido Key. If you or a family member sustains an injury while on vacation in Alabama, contact a lawyer at Long & Long for a free legal consultation. We have experience handling these types of claims and can help you fight for just recovery.

Who Is Liable for Your Vacation Injury?

Nobody expects to suffer an injury while on vacation in one of Alabama’s premier tourist destinations. You could suffer injuries in a car crash, slip and fall, swimming pool accident, due to hazards such as dangerous chemicals, or in a number of other incidents. Determining legal accountability for your damages could take a full investigation, but potential defendants include:

  • A driver. Alabama is an “at-fault” car insurance state. This means that the driver who caused your crash will be liable for damages. Seek recovery through his or her insurance company, or through your own if the crash was a hit-and-run. You may need to contact the police or an attorney to assign fault for your vacation car accident.
  • A property owner. Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common ways vacationers suffer injuries at beach locations. It is a property owner’s duty to keep a premises free from hazards. The owner of the hotel, vacation rental home, Airbnb, or VRBO could be liable for property defects that cause injuries, including fall hazards, elevator/escalator injuries, dangerous swimming pools, and negligent security.
  • A company. A business could be responsible for your injuries if you suffered them while participating in vacation activities, such as parasailing or snorkeling off the coast. If the company could have done something to prevent your injuries, such as properly maintaining equipment, it could be liable for damages. In many cases, a product liability company shares or carries fault for vacation accidents involving defective items.

Determining liability for your vacation accident can be difficult – especially if your injuries occurred while driving a rental car or staying at a rented accommodation from an online app or website. You might not understand liability for your accident or who should pay for your hospital bills, pain and suffering, and other expenses. Our lawyers can help you solve these issues during a free case evaluation in Mobile, Alabama.

Common Vacation Injuries

In our years of experience handling personal injury and vacation accident claims in Alabama, the lawyers at Long & Long have come to recognize a few injuries that happen more commonly than others. We also realize, however, that every client is unique. We take the time to listen to our clients and fully understand their injuries before personalizing legal strategies. If you or a loved one suffered one of the following injuries while on vacation, contact us:

  • Broken bones. Broken bones are some of the most common vacation injuries. Bone fractures can be painful and take months to fully heal. You might have a claim if you broke a bone from a property defect, in an auto accident, or because of defective equipment while on vacation.
  • Head or brain injuries. The head and brain can suffer serious injuries from car accidents, slip and falls, swimming pool accidents, accidental drowning, amusement park rides, and many other situations.
  • Spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can happen in auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, diving accidents, and recreational accidents. Always contact a lawyer after suffering a catastrophic spine injury.
  • Violence-related injuries. Did someone attack you while on vacation? You might be able to file a civil claim against the perpetrator responsible for your bullet or knife wound injuries. If you suffered attack injuries from a dog or other animal, you might have a claim against the owner.

Injuries can happen at a hotel, amusement park, water park, beach, campground, parking lot, restaurant, and many other vacation locations. No matter where yours happened or what type of injuries you sustained, speak with our lawyers about your case. You might have grounds for a personal injury claim against one or more parties.

Vacation Accident Statistics

The personal injury lawyers at Long & Long don’t view clients as statistics. Instead, we see the human beings behind the accidents and injuries; we believe in one-on-one client attention and personal care. However, we also acknowledge the importance of keeping up with vacation accident statistics for the benefit of our clients. The more we know about these types of accidents, the better we can represent our clients. The following are some shocking vacation accident statistics:

  • Around 25,000 tourists die in motor vehicle crashes every year.
  • Almost 50% of medical evacuations back to the United States are from car accidents.
  • Since March 2014, 127 people have died while trying to take selfies in dangerous or exotic locations.
  • In 2016, 843 Americans died internationally from non-natural causes.
  • Nearly 20% of American deaths abroad stem from drowning accidents.

You aren’t alone after a vacation accident. Work with a law firm that has experience helping clients just like you. Long & Long has the knowledge, experience, resources, and information you need for a strong personal injury or wrongful death claim.

What to Do If You Get in an Accident While on Vacation in Alabama

After a vacation accident in Alabama, tend to your physical health first. Call an ambulance if necessary or visit a local hospital as soon as you can for a checkup. Prompt medical treatment should always be your first priority. Then, start taking down the important details of what happened. Describe your accident as best you can. Include the names of anyone involved and any eyewitnesses. The more facts you record about your vacation accident, the stronger your personal injury case will be.

Before you deal with insurance companies or file a claim, contact Long & Long for a free case evaluation. We can help you with your insurance claim, taking over conversations with claims adjusters so they don’t take advantage of you as an injured tourist. The sooner you contact our lawyers, the sooner you can enjoy peace of mind after a serious accident. Call our Mobile firm right away if you get in an accident while on vacation in Alabama.

How Can an Attorney Help?

Orange Beach, Alabama is a popular spot for family vacations, beach weddings, fishing excursions, and lounging on soft sand. Gulf Shores is famous for its bright white-sand beaches, warm water, scenic cruises, and nature hikes. Perdido Key is another beautiful beach with plenty of opportunities for adventure. No matter where you choose to vacation in the south this year, keep The Long Brother’s phone number handy. Call (877) 724-5012 if the unexpected happens while on vacation and you need a local personal injury attorney you can trust.

The Long Brothers have years of experience handling a wide range of accidents and injuries for clients. We know exactly how to help vacationers who find themselves in tough and confusing legal battles with the owners of vacations rentals, activity supervisors, insurance companies, and other parties. We’ll fight for fair compensation through skilled insurance claim negotiations or personal injury claim litigation, if necessary. If you need legal counsel regarding a recent vacation-related accident and personal injuries, don’t wait to contact The Long Brothers. We’ll meet with you at our Mobile, Alabama office or at the hospital if you can’t make it to our location. We’ll discuss your recent accident, who could be liable, and how to bring your claim with the proper courts. We have everything you need for a successful personal injury claim. Contact our lawyers for more information.

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