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M. Adam Jones & Associates, LLC, was established with the belief that collective experience gets results. The firm’s founder, M. Adam Jones, had already achieved national and international recognition as the Chief Operations Officer for a national law firm when his passion for the courtroom led to the formation of a new firm, one for which he assembled a skilled, award-winning team of attorneys who are dedicated to assisting clients with everyday legal battles.
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Dothan, Alabama 36303
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Dothan, Alabama 36302
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Truck Accidents: Avoiding an Accident with an 18-Wheeler
/by M. Adam Jones & AssociatesTrucking accidents have been on the rise in recent years. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that more than 4,100 individuals were killed in accidents involving large trucks in 2017, a 30% increase from 2009. And of those who were killed in these types of accidents: 68% were occupants of cars and other […]
The Dangers of Seat Back Failures in a Motor Vehicle Accident
/by M. Adam Jones & AssociatesWe go to great lengths to protect drivers and passengers while they are out on the road. In recent decades, wearing seat belts has become mandatory in nearly every state. And in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, there are laws that require children to ride in specially-designed car seats with […]
5 Most Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries
/by M. Adam JonesTraumatic brain injury (TBI) usually results from a sudden or rapid blow, jolt, or bump to the head that disrupts the functionality of the brain. This condition can also be caused by an object that penetrates the skull, such as a bullet. Not everyone who is struck in the head suffers from TBI, but this […]
Should I Seek Medical Attention after a Rear-End Collision?
/by M. Adam JonesRear-end accidents are some of the most common that occur on the roadways. While some of these collisions occur at high speeds and result in severe and even catastrophic accidents, many of them are minor and are often referred to as “fender benders”. Being involved in a minor accident can seem like just an annoyance […]
The 5 Most Important Considerations before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
/by M. Adam JonesHave you been injured in an accident? If so, you may have trouble obtaining the compensation you deserve for your injuries. In Alabama, you might even be barred from recovering any compensation at all if you are found to be even 1% at-fault for the underlying incident that led to your injury. To help ensure […]
Time limit for Filing an Injury Claim in Alabama: Statute of Limitations
/by M. Adam JonesNegotiating a Full and Fair Settlement for your Alabama Injury Case
/by M. Adam JonesIf you or a loved one has suffered an injury and it was the fault of another party, you deserve to be fully compensated for your losses. Unfortunately, the process of recovering compensation is almost never smooth. It is extremely rare for the party responsible for a personal injury to walk up to you and […]
Why You Should Never Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer from a TV Ad or Billboard
/by M. Adam JonesIt has been over 40 years since Bates v. State Bar of Arizona, the U.S. Supreme Court case that struck down bans on commercial advertising by attorneys. Bates was a landmark case that paved the way for the current glut of personal injury attorneys who run endless television ads and have bigger-than-life pictures on billboards […]
How are Damages Calculated in an Alabama Injury Case?
/by M. Adam JonesIndividuals who are injured in an accident that is the fault of another party are entitled to compensation. This is commonly referred to as “damages”. The injured party (plaintiff) is required to prove the damages sustained from the incident. The standard of proof is higher in Alabama than most other states, however. Compensatory Damages in […]
The 4 Most Common Types of Fatal Construction Accidents
/by M. Adam JonesAccording to the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA), just under 5200 workers were killed on the job in the U.S. in 2016, the most recent year on record. This translates to more than 99 deaths per week, or roughly 14 deaths per day. Tens of thousands of workers were also injured on the job, […]