ArticlesAfter an Alabama truck accident, the driver is almost never the only party who owes you money, and often isn’t even the most important one. As many as nine different parties can share liability, each with its own insurance policy, and the difference between a driver-only claim and a full multi-defendant case is frequently measured in hundreds of thousands...
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ArticlesHow to choose the best motorcycle accident lawyer in Birmingham: the 7 qualities that matter, the questions no firm can fake, fees, and red flags — a 2026 guide from Fob James Law Firm.
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ArticlesAlabama Wrongful Death Distribution: At a Glance The will does not control: proceeds pass under the intestacy statute, even if a will exists Outside the estate: the money goes to heirs directly, beyond the reach of the deceased’s debts and creditors Fixed statutory shares: the spouse and children split by formula, not by negotiation Filing ≠ a bigger share:...
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Alabama Accident NewsAlabama Accident News | July 24, 2026 A Birmingham man was killed and three other people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 280 in Shelby County on Thursday morning. The fatal crash happened at approximately 7:42 a.m. on July 23, 2026, on eastbound U.S. 280 near mile marker 10 and Eagle Point Parkway, roughly two miles...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 21, 2026 FELA Settlements — At a Glance Why FELA settlements outpace workers’ comp: FELA recovers full lost wages and earning capacity plus pain and suffering with no caps, while comp pays scheduled benefits and nothing for suffering What actually drives value: injury severity and permanence, your railroad wage history, the strength of the negligence evidence,...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 16, 2026 | Written for patients and families trying to understand the Dupixent cancer question. This article explains what has been reported, what is being investigated, and what has not been established. It is not medical advice. Does Dupixent Cause Cancer? — At a Glance The honest answer: no regulator has concluded that Dupixent causes cancer,...
Continue ReadingAlabama Accident News | July 21, 2026 Three members of a Montgomery family were killed when the SUV they were riding in crossed the median of Interstate 65 in Chilton County and collided head-on with a pickup truck. The fatal crash happened at approximately 11:03 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, near the 198 mile marker, about two miles...
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Alabama Accident NewsAlabama Accident News | July 20, 2026 A worker was killed in an apparent industrial accident at a metal distribution facility in north Birmingham on the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Birmingham police responded to the facility on the 100 block of Finley Avenue shortly after 8:00 a.m. and found an employee unresponsive. Birmingham Fire and Rescue pronounced...
Continue ReadingLast Updated: July 16, 2026 When Camp Lejeune Money Arrives — At a Glance Payments are already flowing: more than $723 million paid, out of $907 million+ offered, as of June 15, 2026 Elective Option path: offer, then generally 60 days to accept, then payment processing, the fastest route for those who qualify Litigation path: no promised date exists,...
Continue ReadingLast Updated: July 16, 2026 Camp Lejeune Settlement Tiers — At a Glance There is no Tier 3. The government’s Elective Option has exactly two tiers, based on the type of qualifying illness and length of exposure What people mean by tier 3: claims outside the Elective Option, which are valued individually in litigation, with no standardized amount The...
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