Car accidents can be frightening and overwhelming, but it’s essential to act swiftly after you’ve been injured in one if you want to protect both your safety and your rights. Injuries are not always apparent, evidence can disappear quickly, and Alabama law limits the time you have to file a…
Slip and fall accidents are the second-leading cause of death from unintentional injuries in the United States. Many of these falls occur at businesses due to hazards such as spilled liquids, slippery surfaces, or loose objects on the floor. If you’re an Opelika business owner, knowing how to avoid slip…
A central question concerning rear-end collisions in Alabama concerns liability. As a general rule, the driver in the back is presumed to be at fault for a rear-end crash. The law assumes that someone following a reasonable distance would have had time to stop and avoid a rear-end collision. If…
Intersections are among the most likely places for car accidents to occur. They’re also a significant cause of traffic injuries and fatalities. If another driver hit you and caused your injuries, you deserve the chance to hold them accountable. Let the team at Stokes Stemle LLC provide the legal support…
Side-impact car crashes, or T-bone accidents, are among the most dangerous car accidents to be involved in because a motor vehicle offers less protection for its occupants along its sides compared to its front or rear. A study for the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine says that T-bone…
You may have a general idea of what to do if you’re hit by another driver who is driving their own personal vehicle. You can file a police report, report the accident to the insurance company, and work with them to get the benefits you need. When an accident involves…
The emotional toll of a car accident often lingers long after the crash, even when physical injuries have healed and life has otherwise returned to normal. Many people hurt in car accidents experience feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, or sadness that interfere with their daily routines and relationships. It’s important…
If you believe someone else caused a collision that injured you, you need all the car accident evidence you can muster to prove it. If there’s traffic camera footage of the crash, it can help you recover the compensation you deserve. An experienced Alabama car accident lawyer can fight to…
Are you wondering, “What happens after a car crash that is not your fault?” The answer is that the at-fault driver could owe you compensation for the harm you’ve suffered as a result. Surveillance camera footage of the accident or its aftermath can be a crucial piece of evidence to…
Multi-vehicle car accidents involve two or more vehicles, which may include cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. In general, the more vehicles that are involved in a given accident, the more complex the case will be – and the more challenges a victim will face in recovering the compensation they…
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