[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer 1","text":"In order to recover compensation in a personal injury case, the first step usually involves contacting the at-fault party or their insurance company and making a claim for compensation. This step will begin a process of negotiation between you and the at-fault party or their representatives. You will also begin to negotiate over the amount of compensation you will receive.","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer2","text":"You should contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following your injury. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be contacted by the insurance company or attorneys for the at-fault party. They may offer you quick compensation in exchange for settlement and release of your claim.","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer3","text":"In many personal injury cases, the settlement funds are paid to your attorney. If you have a contingency fee agreement with your attorney, he or she will deduct any fees and costs and then pay the remaining amount to you.","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer4","text":"As a general rule, the compensation received in a personal injury claim is not taxable. No taxes are owed as long as the money is for a personal injury or illness caused by someone\u2019s negligent, reckless, or intentional acts.  However, any money you receive that is not strictly part of the personal injury settlement may be taxable. For example, some states impose tax on any interest that accrues on your personal injury award.","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"In many cases it is advisable to have an attorney for a property damage claim. You may not realize what property is part of your claim. A lawyer may seek compensation for you laptop computer or smartphone that was damaged or destroyed in the accident.","name":"Answer5","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer6","text":"Yes, but the process of changing lawyers depends on the status of your personal injury case.  If your case is already in court, you and your new attorney will need to file a substitution of counsel, which formally notifies the court and the other parties that you are replacing your attorney.  Under certain circumstances, the court may decline to allow you to switch lawyers. ","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer7","text":"One of the questions we get a lot of is who\u2019s exactly going to be working on my case, well that\u2019s simple it\u2019s either going to be myself John Stokes, or my law partner Josh.  All of our clients have our cell phone numbers our personal email addresses we text also, and so you can reach out to us any time of the day or night","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer8","text":"You should choose Stoke Stemle because we\u2019re competitive with our rates, we\u2019re accessible 24\/7, and we actually care about our clients. If you\u2019ve already contacted another law firm give us a chance to beat the rates call us at 334.310.4181","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"We take all cases no matter big or small they all get the same amount of attention. If you have been injured you may want to speaks to our attorneys. Call Stokes Stemle at 334.310.4181.","name":"Answer9","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer10","text":"If you\u2019ve been in a car accident it\u2019s important that you go to the hospital or your medical care provider as soon as possible, it\u2019s the longer you wait I guess the insurance company is more time to poke holes in your case.","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer9"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer11","text":"Every insurance policy sold in Alabama is a contract and every contract has terms, policy limits are the max amount of money that the insurance company is going to have to pay out on your behalf if you injured somebody in an auto accident.","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/#Answer10"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer12","text":"Probably the 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