Category: Personal Injury

Doctor looking at a brain scan

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when a violent blow or jolt hits the head and causes the brain to strike against the inside of the skull. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions can damage brain cells and lead to dangerous chemical changes…

Xray of scoliosis - can a car accident cause scoliosis?

Did you suffer a severe back injury in a car accident? If so, the slightest movement could cause excruciating pain, leaving you unable to work or participate in everyday activities. In addition, one common type of back condition people suffer in collisions is scoliosis, which could result in long-term complications….

Every personal injury claim is different based on the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each incident. However, at one point or another, almost every personal injury claim will progress through 7 similar steps on an insurance claim, which we have outlined below.  1. Initial Consultation During the initial consultation,…

woman going over personal injury claim checklist

If you have been injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim against whoever was responsible for your injuries and related losses. Here are some things to keep in mind as you begin to organize your personal injury case….

jonathan stokes and joshua stemle

Stokes Stemle, LLC, an Alabama personal injury firm, has launched a new, updated website to better serve people who have been harmed by negligent individuals and companies. With this new website, it’s easier than ever for people in Alabama to find the information they need when they’ve been injured in…

alabama marine force boat

Wetumpka Woman Killed in Midnight Boat Crash on Alabama River Several Alabama news outlets are reporting that Krista Danielle Elliott died following a boat crash on the Alabama River near Wetumpka, Alabama around midnight on July 13, 2019. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family during…

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Jogger Struck by Car in Homewood According to WVTM 13 a jogger is in critical condition after being hit by a car on Shades Creek Parkway in front of Brookwood Village near U.S. Hy 280. Liability in Pedestrian Accidents Drivers in Alabama have a legal responsibility to operate their vehicles…