If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Alabama, obtaining your crash report is a crucial step in the claims process. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) provides two efficient ways to access these reports. In this article, the Alabama car accident attorneys at Fob James Law Firm will go over the details on how to obtain crash...
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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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One of the most common questions we get from clients is “what are the attorney fees for the Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit?” Although most other law firms are charging fees of 40%, our Camp Lejeune attorney fees are 20% or 25% of the total recovery, depending on the stage your case is resolved or settled. Camp Lejeune Attorney...
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ArticlesIf you or a loved one has suffered an injury resulting from medical malpractice, you may consider filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. However, you do not have forever to file your lawsuit, as there is a statute of limitations restricting your time. Do not hesitate to contact an Alabama medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible. Alabama Statute of...
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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...
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Every year, hundreds of Americans are killed in one of the most preventable and least publicized types of truck crashes: underride accidents. When a passenger car slides beneath a tractor-trailer, the results are almost always catastrophic. The roof is sheared off. Occupants suffer fatal or life-altering injuries. And in too many cases, families are left asking why nothing was...
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In 2024, distracted driving claimed at least 65 lives on Alabama roads and that number almost certainly undercounts the true toll. According to the most recent Alabama Crash Facts report released by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) in October 2025, distracted driving, including cellphone use, was explicitly identified as a key contributing factor in statewide crash data. For...
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(Bessemer / Jefferson County, Alabama — March 16, 2026) – A 33-year-old man and a 3-year-old child were tragically struck and killed by a vehicle on Eastern Valley Road in Bessemer on Sunday evening, authorities report. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the double-fatality crash, which claimed the lives of two Bessemer residents. Key Takeaways What Happened: Two...
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(Marion County, Alabama — March 11, 2026) – A motorcyclist from Athens, Alabama, was tragically killed early Monday morning after his motorcycle was struck by a dump truck on Interstate 22 in Marion County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The fatal crash occurred approximately two miles north of Winfield and claimed the life of a 41-year-old man....
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Published by Fob James, IV | Birmingham, AL Personal Injury Attorney If you walk to work, cross the street to grab lunch, or stroll through your neighborhood in the evening, you deserve to feel safe. But a wave of alarming new data suggests that pedestrians across the country, and right here in Birmingham, face greater danger than ever before....
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(Montgomery County, Alabama — March 11, 2026) – A Prattville man was tragically killed Tuesday evening in an unusual and deadly collision on Woodley Road near the Rolling Hills community in Montgomery County, authorities say. The crash occurred just before 7:30 p.m. when a truck and a house trailer being hauled attempted to cross the same bridge at the...
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(Escambia County, Alabama — February 10, 2026) – A 17-year-old Flomaton High School student is fighting for his life after a devastating single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 31 just outside the city limits Friday afternoon, local leaders and first responders say. The wreck has reignited calls for safety improvements on the busy stretch of Highway 31 near the Flomaton...
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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how Birmingham residents get around. Whether you’re heading downtown for dinner on 2nd Ave, catching a ride to the airport, or avoiding a late-night drive home, these convenient apps are part of everyday life. But what happens when convenience turns to catastrophe and you’re injured in a rideshare accident? If you’re...
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(Birmingham / Jefferson County, Alabama — February 1, 2026) – A serious head-on collision involving an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck shut down westbound lanes of Interstate-22 (I-22) near exit 91 in Forestdale, Alabama, early Sunday morning, authorities say. The wreck triggered an extended closure of the interstate and sent at least one driver to the hospital for treatment....
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⚠️ 2026 Update: Alabama’s minimum insurance requirements remain unchanged at 25/50/25. However, the average cost of medical care continues to rise. What might have been adequate coverage 10 years ago is increasingly insufficient for serious injuries today. Birmingham area accidents on I-65, Highway 280, and Red Mountain Expressway regularly result in claims exceeding $50,000. Quick Answer: Alabama’s Mandatory Auto...
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