Quick Answer: How Do I Get My Alabama Crash Report? You can obtain your Alabama crash report (also called an Alabama accident report) three ways: online through the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) crash portal, by mail using ALEA’s Crash Report Request form, or in person at any ALEA Driver License Office. Online is fastest — you can usually...
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When you present a personal injury claim to an insurance company, you expect them to handle your claim with professionalism and to resolve it within a reasonable amount of time. The last thing you want is the insurance company dragging their feet in resolving your claim. Unfortunately, you will often encounter delays from not only the defendant’s insurance company,...
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Motorcycles are one of the most exciting and thrilling modes of transportation. However, they are also one of the most dangerous. Whether you are an avid motorcycle rider or someone looking to get your license, it is important to have a basic understanding of motorcycle laws and regulations so that you can stay safe. The motorcycle accident attorneys at...
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Last Updated June 11, 2026 Quick Answer Camp Lejeune attorney fees are capped at 20% of the recovery if your claim settles before a lawsuit is filed, or 25% if it resolves after a lawsuit is filed — under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2678). Fob James Law Firm charges those exact rates. Many firms charge...
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ArticlesQuick Answer In Alabama, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice is two years from the date of the negligent act or omission — not from the date you discovered the harm. This deadline comes from the Alabama Medical Liability Act, Alabama Code § 6-5-482. If the injury could not reasonably have been discovered within those two years, a...
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ArticlesUS Highway 431 in Alabama is a 353 mile stretch of road between the Alabama and Tennessee border. Often referred to as the “Highway to Hell,” Hwy 431 in Alabama obtained the reputation for the deadliest highway in the world. If you are involved in a car accident on Highway 431 in Alabama, a qualified personal injury attorney can...
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Insurance companies frequently offer money settlements to injured parties after accidents happen. An initial insurance company settlement offer can represent all the costs from your injury, or it more often can mean a lowball offer. Here are six things you should know about insurance company settlements and questions to ask before accepting a settlement. 1. How Do Insurance Settlements...
Continue ReadingWhen someone is shot or beaten at an Alabama bar, nightclub, or lounge, the venue can be held civilly liable if the violence was foreseeable and the business failed to provide reasonable security. Depending on the facts, liability can extend to the club’s owner, its security contractor, the property landlord. Where over-service of alcohol fueled the violence, Alabama’s Dram...
Continue ReadingIn Alabama, a property owner is liable for a crime committed by someone else only when the crime was foreseeable. The controlling test comes from Carroll v. Shoney’s, Inc., 775 So. 2d 753 (Ala. 2000): the victim must prove the particular criminal conduct was foreseeable, the owner had specialized knowledge of the criminal activity, and the crime was a...
Continue ReadingYes — in Alabama, you can sue an apartment complex after a shooting if the complex knew about the danger and failed to take reasonable security measures. The lawsuit is not against the shooter. It is a premises liability claim against the property owner and management company whose broken gates, missing lighting, absent guards, or ignored warnings made the...
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Alabama Accident NewsAlabama Accident News | June 24, 2026 A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after being struck by two separate vehicles — a tractor-trailer and a car — while walking in the roadway on U.S. Highway 280 in Lee County. The fatal crash, which occurred around 10:00 p.m. on June 23, 2026, approximately 13 miles northwest of Opelika, claimed the...
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Auto AccidentsYou walk away from the crash thinking you got lucky. The vehicles are damaged, but not totaled. The police report is finished. Maybe you’re heading home after a drive through Birmingham or leaving the scene of a collision on I-459. Then the next morning arrives. Getting out of bed hurts. Bending over feels impossible. A sharp pain shoots through...
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Auto AccidentsA neck injury from a car accident can affect nearly every part of your daily life. Simple tasks like driving, sleeping, working, or even turning your head can become painful and frustrating. What may seem like a minor ache immediately after a crash can develop into chronic pain, nerve problems, or long-term mobility issues if left untreated. Across Alabama,...
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Auto AccidentsA car accident can leave you with injuries that are immediately obvious, such as broken bones or deep cuts. Other injuries are harder to recognize at first. One of the most common examples is whiplash from a car accident. Many people walk away from a crash believing they are fine, only to wake up the next day with neck...
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Auto AccidentsMost Birmingham drivers have a section of I-459 they dread. For some, it is the Highway 280 interchange. For others, it is the stretch through Hoover or the heavy truck traffic near Bessemer. Most days, the congestion is simply frustrating. Other days, traffic comes to a stop because someone has been seriously hurt. If you were involved in an...
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Auto AccidentsA few days after a car accident, the adrenaline has worn off. Maybe you’ve already been to the emergency room. Maybe your neck stiffness has turned into shooting pain down your arm, or your lower back hurts every time you get out of bed. The insurance company is calling, medical bills are arriving, and you’re trying to figure out...
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Auto AccidentsAfter a crash, one of the first questions many people ask is, Should I get a lawyer for a car accident? The answer depends on the circumstances. Some claims can be resolved without legal representation, while others involve injuries, disputed fault, or insurance company tactics that can put your recovery at risk. If you are dealing with medical bills,...
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