The Alabama accident report from the State Troopers plays a crucial role in your claim. For example, the crash report can help explain why you are not at fault. This can directly affect how much an insurance company offers you. Fortunately, the Alabama state trooper’s–aka the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)–makes it easy for you to obtain a copy...
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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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When you present a personal injury claim to a defendant’s insurance company, you expect them to handle your claim with professionalism and try to resolve it within a reasonable amount of time. In other situations, you may encounter delays from your own insurance company. When an insurance company delays resolving a claim, it may be guilty of acting in...
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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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(Birmingham, Alabama – January 16, 2025) — A 4 year-old girl from Andalusia, AL was tragically killed Sunday evening in a two vehicle crash. According to the Alabama Law Enforecement Agency, the crash happened on Alabama 55 near Andalusia when the child’s family’s 2017 Chevy Equinox collided with a 2018 Chevy Silverado. The child, Everly Nixon, was airlifted to...
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(Marengo County, Alabama – January 10, 2025) — A 72 year-old man from Demopolis was tragically killed Thursday morning by a Mack tractor trailer in Marengo County, AL. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a 2016 GMC Sierra truck driven by David R. Freeman was struck by a 2019 Mack semi-truck on Alabama Highway 28. The crash occured...
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One of the most common questions we get from clients is “what are the attorney fees to hire a California fire lawyer?“ Like many plaintiff firms, we operate on a contigency-fee-basis. This means we only get paid a percentage of the recovery if we successfully resolve your case. We’ve heard of other law firms charging up to 40% of...
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This article provides the latest updates on the Hair Relaxer lawsuit. Fob James Law Firm represents victims all over the country with their hair relaxer claims. We are currently taking cases involving uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, or endometrial cancer. If you would like to speak to our hair relaxer lawyers, fill out our confidential intake form or call 866-837-1010. Throughout...
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If you’ve been injured in an accident, you can bring a personal injury lawsuit to recover for your accident-related damages. While there is no legal requirement that you have an attorney represent you, most accident victims choose to retain an experienced Alabama personal injury lawyer. Not only can a lawyer make the recovery process much smoother, but they can...
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ArticlesUber’s rise in popularity has provided greater access to transportation, but it has also brought about more accidents on the road. While it is unfortunate to experience an accident in the backseat of your Uber, you may have legal options to seek financial compensation. If you’ve been involved in a crash, the compassionate rideshare accident lawyers at Fob James...
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ArticlesIf your family member died due to the negligence of someone else, you are probably wondering how to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Alabama. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as simply filing a lawsuit in State or Federal Court against the wrongdoer(s). The process of filing a wrongful death lawsuit is complex. You can avoid landmines by...
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Car accidents can be traumatic. The aftermath often involves dealing with injuries, insurance claims, and legal processes. In Alabama, one part of the process after a crash is the car accident settlement. This is a legal agreement to resolve claims without going to trial. But how long does this process take? The timeline for car accident settlements in Alabama...
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If you were to try and find the top personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL on the internet today, most of the time you will run into websites that list or rank those attorneys without much information. Many of the well-known lawyers in Alabama are no longer trying cases and their results were decades ago. The lawyers in the...
Continue Reading(Trussville, Alabama – December 20, 2024) — A 52 year-old lady from Trussville was tragically killed on I-59 near 4th Avenue South. According to Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, the vehicle driven by April Marie Lindsey caught fire while on the interstate during the morning rush hour. The fiery crash caused both lanes of I-59 to shut down for...
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