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Chatom Office
13212 West Central Avenue
Chatom, Alabama 36518
EMAIL ADDRESS
ett@tokh.com
PHONE NUMBER
Tel: (251) 847-2237
Fax: (251) 847-3115
FAIRHOPE OFFICE
221 Fairhope Avenue
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
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Tel: (251) 651-0483
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How Can You Tell If A Trucking Company Was Violating Hours-Of-Service Rules?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe moments right before a commercial vehicle collision are terrifying. Whether you are stopped in traffic along Interstate 65 or navigating the heavy flow on Interstate 10, seeing a multi-ton tractor-trailer hurtling toward your vehicle is a nightmare scenario. When an 80,000-pound semi-truck fails to slow down, the resulting impact routinely causes catastrophic damage to […]
What Medical Evidence Is Most Important After Being Struck by a Vehicle?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellA pedestrian walking along a busy street lacks the protective steel cage, airbags, and safety restraints that shield vehicle occupants from devastating physical forces. When a multi-ton car or commercial truck strikes a human body, the transfer of kinetic energy is absolute and often catastrophic. Across South Alabama, from the heavy, fast-moving traffic along Airport […]
What Happens When Pedestrian Accidents Involve Children or School Zones?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellReceiving a phone call that your child has been struck by a vehicle is every parent’s absolute worst nightmare. A peaceful afternoon walk near a local park in Bay Minette or a hurried morning drop-off in a Mobile school zone can turn into a devastating tragedy in a matter of seconds. Because children have smaller […]
How Do Federal Trucking Regulations Impact a Trucking Accident Case?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellA collision with an eighty-thousand-pound commercial motor vehicle on Interstate 10 in Mobile County or along the busy freight corridors of Baldwin County is fundamentally different from a typical passenger car crash. The massive size differential between a semi-truck and an ordinary sedan often produces catastrophic injuries, devastating physical disability, or tragic fatalities. Beyond the […]
Can You Recover Compensation for Anxiety and PTSD After an Alabama Car Accident?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe physical scars of a car accident on I-65 or a busy Mobile intersection are usually easy to document. Broken bones, lacerations, and whiplash show up on X-rays and medical charts. The invisible wounds, however—the racing heartbeat when you hear screeching tires, the sleepless nights, the overwhelming panic at the mere thought of getting behind […]
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Car Accident Claim with Serious Injuries?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe physical pain of a catastrophic motor vehicle wreck is often matched only by the mounting anxiety over medical bills and lost wages. Victims lying in a hospital bed at University Hospital in Mobile or North Baldwin Infirmary quickly realize their lives have been put on an indefinite hold. One day you are driving to […]
How Is Fault Determined In A Multi-Lane Highway Accident?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe moments following a high-speed collision on a busy route like Interstate 65 or Interstate 10 blur together in a rush of sirens, flashing lights, and mounting confusion. When vehicles traveling at highway speeds collide across multiple lanes, the resulting devastation is often catastrophic. Glass shatters across the asphalt, traffic backs up for miles, and […]
Legal Remedies for Victims of Truck Accidents Caused by Brake Failures
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe moments right before a commercial vehicle collision are often filled with the terrifying realization that an 18-wheeler is not slowing down. Whether you are stopped at a red light on Airport Boulevard or navigating the heavy flow of traffic along Interstate 65, seeing a multi-ton tractor-trailer hurtling toward your rear bumper is a nightmare […]
The Importance of Hiring an Attorney After Suffering Whiplash Injuries
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe jarring impact of a rear-end collision on Interstate 10 often leaves victims feeling disoriented, but the true physical toll may not appear until days later. Neck stiffness, intense headaches, and radiating shoulder pain frequently emerge well after the shattered glass is cleared away and the police have left the scene. Delaying medical evaluation and […]
Legal Rights of Pedestrians in Mid-Block Crossing Accidents
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & HowellThe moments following a pedestrian accident on a busy route like Airport Boulevard or the long stretches of Highway 45 blur together in a rush of sirens, hospital lights, and mounting confusion. When a person on foot is struck by a motor vehicle while crossing outside of a marked intersection, insurance companies immediately look for […]