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Demopolis Man Dies In Semi-Truck Crash Near Linden, AL

(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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Attorney Fees For California Wildfire Claims

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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Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Update | January 2025

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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What Is a Contingency Fee Lawyer?

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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What To Do After an Uber Accident in Alabama

Uber’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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Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Alabama?

If 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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How Long Do Car Accident Settlements Usually Take?

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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The Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Birmingham, Alabama

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...

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Trussville Woman Killed in Fiery Crash on I-59

(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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How to Get Your Alabama Crash Report

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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