Alabama Accident NewsLast Updated – October 7, 2025 Source: Al.com; ABC 33/40 Tragic Crash Near Opp, Alabama Claims Two Young Lives The community of Opp, Alabama is mourning the heartbreaking loss of two children who were killed in a head-on collision last Friday night in Covington County. One of the victims was a student at Opp City Schools, according to local...
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Alabama Accident News(October 6, 2025 – Gadsden, Alabama) – A Jacksonville State University (JSU) student tragically died in a two-vehicle trucking crash near Gadsden, Alabama. The victim has been identified as a 21-year-old nursing student. What Happened According to local authorities, the collision occurred at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, on U.S. 411 near the 223 mile marker, about four...
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Alabama Accident NewsLast Updated: October 2, 2025 A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of a Birmingham woman on Wednesday morning at the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp off I-59/20, one of the busiest and most dangerous ramps in Jefferson County, Alabama. Crash Details: Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-59/20 Exit Ramp According to Birmingham Police, a semi-truck exiting I-59/20 southbound onto Arkadelphia...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 22, 2026 Table of Contents Average Settlement Amounts Notable Verdicts & Settlements Lawsuit Updates: 2024–2026 Timeline Brands Involved in Lawsuits & Recalls Factors Affecting Settlement Amounts Types of Damages Statute of Limitations What to Do After a Pressure Cooker Explosion How Fob James Law Firm Can Help Pressure Cooker Settlement FAQs Reflects the March 2026 ruling...
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ArticlesMotorcycle accidents often leave riders with devastating injuries. Unfortunately, injured motorcyclists in Alabama face an additional challenge when pursuing compensation: the state’s fault laws. Understanding how Alabama’s contributory negligence rule applies in motorcycle crashes is crucial for protecting your rights. At Fob & Foster Personal Injury Lawyers, our Birmingham, AL motorcycle accident lawyers help riders navigate these harsh rules...
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Grady County, Georgia — September 22, 2025 -A fatal accident in Grady County left one pedestrian dead after a side-by-side utility vehicle (UTV) reversed into a parked pickup truck, pinning the victim between the two vehicles. The crash occurred Sunday afternoon on Walter Lane, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). 🚨 What Happened At approximately 4:30 p.m., a...
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Georgia Accident NewsDate: September 23, 2025Location: Interstate 85, Oconee County, South Carolina (near Georgia state line) 📍 Incident Overview On the morning of September 23, 2025, a tragic multi-vehicle collision occurred on southbound Interstate 85 near mile marker 2 in Oconee County, South Carolina. The crash involved four vehicles and a tractor-trailer, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident...
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ArticlesCrosswalks are meant to keep pedestrians safe, but accidents still happen far too often in Birmingham, Alabama. When a driver strikes someone in a crosswalk, the injuries can be catastrophic. Victims and their families are often left wondering: who is legally responsible for the accident? At Fob & Foster Personal Injury Lawyers, our pedestrian accident attorneys help injured pedestrians...
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ArticlesT-bone collisions, also known as side-impact crashes, are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in Birmingham. These accidents occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape. Because the sides of vehicles offer less protection than the front or rear, victims of T-bone accidents often suffer severe, life-changing injuries. If you or a...
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Accident ReportsLast Updated: July 16, 2026 Getting Your Birmingham 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,...
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