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Alabama Crash Reports: Get Your Report Online, by Mail, or In Person

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 download...

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What to Do When Insurance Company Is Dragging Their Feet

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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What You Need to Know About Riding a Motorcycle in Alabama

Yes, you need a motorcycle license in Alabama. Every operator must hold a Class M license or a Class M endorsement on their existing driver’s license under Ala. Code § 32-12-22, and riding without one is a misdemeanor. Riders 16 and older can earn the full Class M; riders as young as 14 can get a restricted version limited...

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Camp Lejeune Attorney Fees For The Water Contamination Lawsuit

Last Updated August 20, 2026 Quick Answer The U.S. Department of Justice’s official position is that Camp Lejeune attorney fees are capped by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2678): 20% of your recovery for an administrative settlement, 25% if it resolves after a lawsuit is filed. Fob James Law Firm charges those capped rates — never...

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Highway 431: What Makes It the Most Dangerous Road in Alabama?

US 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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6 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Settlement from the Insurance Company

Insurance companies frequently offer money settlements to injured parties after accidents happen. Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Before You Accept a Settlement — At a Glance The five questions: does this cover future medical care, are all liable parties and policies included, what liens must be paid back, exactly what am I releasing, and what would this case net...

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What Really Happened When We Challenged DOJ’s Camp Lejeune Elective Option Offers

Why we asked a federal court to step in for six Marine families, what happened, and where to read every filing yourself Quick Answer In August 2026, the Department of Justice offered four of our Camp Lejeune clients Elective Option settlements priced as though each had spent less than a year on base. Their certified service records, issued by...

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How to File a Car Accident Claim with Safeway Insurance

Safeway Insurance claims phone number: (888) 203-5129. That gets you the insurer’s claims department — but before you accept any offer on an injury claim, know what your claim is actually worth. Our case review is free: (205) 407-6009. Wondering how to file a car accident claim with Safeway Insurance? Fob & Foster Personal Injury Lawyers is here to...

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What Are Moped and Scooter Laws in Alabama Every Rider Should Know

Alabama treats scooters as motor vehicles, not toys. Whether you’re on a rental e-scooter downtown, a 50cc moped, or a small motor scooter, you generally need a Class M license (available at 14 with restrictions), a helmet, and registration to ride legally on Alabama streets, and sidewalks are off limits. Riders who skip those rules face more than tickets:...

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How to Request a Mobile Police Department Accident Report

Getting Your Mobile Crash Report — At a Glance Fastest: the ALEA online crash portal, about $17 total ($15 report + processing fee), reports usually available 7 to 10 business days after the crash By mail: ALEA’s SR-31 request form with a $15 money order or certified check (no personal checks), P.O. Box 1471, Montgomery, AL 36102 In person:...

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TikTok’s $100 Million Alabama Settlement: What It Means for Alabama Families

On September 25, 2026, days before the case was set for trial in Montgomery, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a settlement with TikTok. The Attorney General called it a first-in-the-nation agreement, and Alabama would have been the first state to take these claims against TikTok to a jury. It is the first time TikTok has settled a state’s...

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Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Payout Per Person: What We Know

“How much will we get?” is the first question many parents ask, and it is a fair one. The honest answer is that nobody knows a per-person number yet, and anyone who quotes you one is guessing. What we can tell you is what has actually happened in court so far, what will set the value of individual claims,...

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65-Year-Old Man Killed Crossing Valley Avenue in Birmingham

Jefferson County, Alabama | October 12, 2026 A 65-year-old man was hit by a vehicle while crossing Valley Avenue in Birmingham on the night of Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was taken to UAB Hospital, where he died a short time later. The driver stayed at the scene and called police. No cause has been announced, and no charges...

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