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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
EMAIL ADDRESS
lmb@tokh.com
PHONE NUMBER
Tel: (251) 651-0483
Fax: (251) 651-8060
The Role of Mediation in Personal Injury Claims
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.When you have a personal injury claim against a person or company, there are several ways it can be resolved. The liable party’s insurance company might offer a fair settlement during negotiations, or your case may go to court. Mediation is another option that falls somewhere between the two extremes. If you’re considering mediation for […]
Who’s Liable in a Company Carpool Accident?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.As the labor market evolves, companies are offering more and more new benefits to bring on new talent or retain current employees. In lieu of standard pay increases, some are looking for ways to make work more convenient. Enter company carpools. By setting employees up with company-managed carpools, employers hope to make work more appealing […]
Things to Know About Chest Contusions
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Chest contusions fall somewhere in the middle—while some are minor and heal on their own, others can worsen and become fatal. Know what to expect if you suffer a chest contusion after a car accident and how you can protect yourself. If you have been in an accident in Bay Minette or any of the […]
Can an Employer Be Liable for Their Employee Drinking and Driving?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Even after several decades of high-profile public awareness campaigns, drunk driving is still a major problem in the United States. And a substantial amount of traffic fatalities in Alabama are directly related to impaired driving. If you or someone you love has been in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, it’s time to […]
How Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Car Accident Case
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Dashcam footage is an invaluable type of evidence after a car accident. Eyewitness testimony is often viewed as the gold standard of evidence, but the fact is that the human memory is fallible. It makes mistakes. What each party believes to be true may not be what actually happened in the accident. Dashcam footage presents […]
Best Smartphone Apps to Keep Your Teen Safe on the Road
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Is there anything more nerve-racking than having a new teen driver? Getting your driver’s license is a rite of passage in the United States and an important part of becoming independent, but the process can put a lot of stress on parents. If you have a teen driver in your family, you might be wondering […]
Technology that Can Help you Avoid a Car Accident
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Motor vehicle accidents continue to be a huge issue in Chatom and across Alabama. For this reason, we should all be doing our part to take steps to reduce the number of car accidents that occur. One of the best ways to do this is by making sure that your vehicle is equipped with the […]
Why Your Injury Lawyer Should Have Trial Experience
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.When you have been seriously injured in an accident caused by someone else, you have the right to be repaid for the ways that your life has been affected. This includes both economic and non-economic damages. These refer to your financial and non-financial losses, as well as your emotional and physical damages. Understanding what damages […]
Severe Emotional Trauma Caused by Dog Bites
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Many people are surprised to find how emotionally traumatic dog bites can be. Until you have been through the experience or have watched someone you love go through the emotional trauma of a dog bite, it can be difficult to comprehend. But the truth of the matter is that dog bites can cause severe psychological […]
Can Insurance Companies Follow Me Around After an Accident Injury?
/by Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell P.A.Being followed after an accident that you didn’t cause might feel insulting. You’re the victim, so why are you being treated like a criminal suspect? Unfortunately, this is a fairly common experience for those involved in car accidents, especially if their claim is a high-value one. Insurance companies want to ensure that their money is […]