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A van carrying 14 Montgomery church members lost control on I-85 and overturned near Tuskegee, Alabama. The driver of the van lost control when one of the rear tires blew out. All 14 passengers survived the auto accident but 10 of the 14 members suffered injuries. According to Alabama State Troopers, 7 passengers were taken to Baptist South Hospital by ambulance and 3 passengers were airlifted to the hospital.

Auto accidents happen at any time for a variety of reasons, such as:

• Defective tires
• Defective parts
• Hazardous roads
• Improperly marked construction areas
• Narrow shoulders
• Distracted drivers
• Drunk drivers
• Inexperienced drivers
  

No matter the reason, auto accidents can cause serious personal injury or wrongful death to the driver, passengers or pedestrians. Whether your injury leaves you with a permanent disability or simply causes you to lose a few days of work, it is still an unexpected stressful and costly situation. You deserve compensation for your injuries and damage to your property if the accident was caused by a negligent driver or defective vehicle.

For more information about auto accidents or to schedule an evaluation of your auto accident case in Tuskegee, Alabama with an experienced auto accident lawyer, please contact the Cochran Firm today.

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