Even though they are ancient rivals in athletics, the University of Alabama and Auburn University are united when it comes to tackling the problem of car accidents in Alabama. And both schools certainly had something to cheer about last month when Governor Kay Ivey announced that they would receive a…
Local media reports that a woman is facing a murder charge after striking a pedestrian with her car on the southeast side of Montgomery, AL, on November 30, 2022. How Did This Fatal Car Accident Happen? Police say Keandia Rene O’Neal fatally hit a 57-year-old male pedestrian with her 2010 Ford…
If you were injured in a car accident that was someone else’s fault, you might be entitled to seek compensation from the person responsible. However, you might feel overwhelmed in the days and weeks after a crash and unsure whether your injuries are serious enough to warrant filing a claim….
Motorists have a responsibility to exercise caution when sharing the road with pedestrians. As vulnerable road users who lack the protection of vehicle occupants, pedestrians are at an elevated risk of suffering catastrophic or fatal injuries when a negligent driver causes an accident. At Stokes Stemle, LLC, we dedicate our…
Not all car accidents cause personal injuries. But you don’t have to be hurt in a car crash to pursue action against the at-fault party. You might be able to recover compensation for property damage only. However, insurance companies try to avoid paying claims whenever possible. You might need to…
In most cases, a car that has been damaged in an accident loses its resale value, regardless of the extent of the repairs. But Alabama law allows car owners to recover this loss through a diminished value claim if someone else was responsible for the car accident. A car accident…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed over 3,000 people and injured about 325,000 more in one recent year. In response to such staggering statistics, Alabama passed a distracted driving law in 2012. This law banned texting while driving except in certain circumstances. To learn…
LEE COUNTY, AL – An Auburn man died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle car accident in Lee County, Alabama. Authorities with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported that Victor A. Buchanan, 37, was critically injured when he drove off the road and crashed into a tree. The accident occurred…
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….
If you were injured in an Alabama car accident, you could be entitled to seek compensation for your medical bills and other expenses through a car accident claim. However, you must prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injuries to recover the money you are owed. To prove this, you…
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