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…
Any car accident can significantly affect your health, life, and livelihood — both immediately and in the long run. Contact Stokes Stemle, LLC today to discuss how a car accident can change your life and what you can do to protect your rights if you’ve been injured. Effects a Car…
When you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you may wonder how much compensation you might obtain in a settlement with the at-fault driver. The value of a motorcycle crash claim can vary depending on the facts involved. But an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can review the details of…
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,…
When you hear about the victims of a car accident, most of the talk is geared towards the driver. It seems there is little information for injured passengers about the steps they should take after an accident and how they can pursue the compensation they deserve. At Stokes Stemle, LLC,…
In some cases, a vehicle becomes so damaged in a crash that the cost of repairing it exceeds the vehicle’s actual cash value. When this occurs, car insurance companies say the car is a “total loss” or declare the vehicle “totaled.” Here’s what you need to know if the auto…
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