Specialty Areas

Personal Injury

Dedicated Alabama personal injury attorneys

Personal injury law holds people, businesses or organizations responsible for the harm they cause others.  The attorneys at Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole are dedicated to assisting individuals who have suffered a physical, financial, or emotional injury due to the reckless, negligent, or unsafe actions of others. 

In a personal injury case, you may be entitled to recover money damages to compensate you for the following losses:

  • Medical care and treatment
  • Lost wages
  • Lost future earnings
  • Pain and suffering
  • Property damage
  • Funeral costs

Our attorneys can assist you in many personal injury matters, including:

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To arrange a free consultation for your personal injury case, contact Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole today.


Automobile accidents

If you suffer a personal injury in an automobile accident, the attorneys at Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole fight to get you fair compensation.  We handle the following types of cases:

  • Head-on collisions
  • Side collisions
  • Serious personal injuries
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Rollovers
  • Alcohol-related accidents

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Trucking accidents

Our lawyers are experienced at successfully managing the complexities of truck accident cases.  Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole investigates the accident, interviews witnesses, gathers evidence, and identifies all liable parties and their insurance companies to help you receive the full compensation you deserve.  We may hire an accident reconstructionist to identify what specifically caused the accident.  Possible causes include: 

  • Driver fatigue
  • Speeding
  • Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Improper loading
  • Improper lane shift
  • Improperly trained driver
  • Traffic hazards
  • Weather
  • Rollovers

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Products liability

If you have been injured by a product because it was defective in design or manufacture, it was not fit for its intended use, or it had improper safety devices or warnings, you may have a claim against the manufacturer and other parties along the distribution chain.  Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole determines who is at fault and how best to pursue your claim.

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Premises liability

Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole represents clients who have suffered serious injuries as the result of a broad range of premises-related accidents, including those involving:

  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Falling merchandise
  • Uneven sidewalks and curbs
  • Potholes in streets or parking lots
  • Side collisions
  • Wet and slippery surfaces
  • Improper security
  • Inadequate lighting
  • Dangerous steps

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Nursing home abuse

Elderly or dependent adults in a nursing home rely on the staff for care, which may not be adequate.  Abuse is hard to detect since residents often have trouble communicating.  Some signs of abuse include:

  • Bed sores
  • Lack of hygiene
  • Infection
  • Overmedication
  • Missing or broken personal items
  • Emotional withdrawal

Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole helps if you suspect a loved one has been neglected or abused in a nursing home.

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Dog bites

These injuries can leave physical and emotional scars.  Dog owners have responsibilities to ensure that their pets do not cause harm to others.  A dog bite victim can be entitled to compensation from the owner or other party whose negligence caused the attack.  Whittelsey, Whittelsey & Poole can assist you.

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