Alabama Accident News(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 a 72-year-old Demopolis man was struck by a 2019 Mack semi-truck on Alabama Highway 28. The crash...
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Written by Fob James IV, Esq. | Fob James Law Firm, LLC | Last Updated: October 3, 2026 Welcome to the Fob James Law Firm hair relaxer lawsuit blog. Below are our regular updates on MDL 3060 (In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation) and related state court cases, with the newest developments first. If...
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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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ArticlesIn Alabama, only one person can file a wrongful death lawsuit: the personal representative of your loved one’s estate. Not the spouse as spouse, not the children as children, not the parents as parents, the personal representative, appointed by a probate court, filing on behalf of everyone who will share in the recovery. There is exactly one exception, for...
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ArticlesQuick Answer: How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take in Alabama? Most Alabama car accident settlements that do not require litigation resolve within 6 to 12 months from the date of the accident. Cases requiring lawsuit filing typically take 18 months to 3 years or more. Quick estimates by case type: Case Type Typical Timeline Minor injury, clear...
Continue Reading Alabama Accident News(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 a Trussville woman 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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In Alabama, personal injury lawyers typically take 33% to 40% of your recovery as a contingency fee: usually one-third if the case settles before a lawsuit is filed, and 40% if litigation is required. You pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless the lawyer wins money for you. Alabama sets no statutory cap on contingency fees, but...
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Last Updated: August 20, 2026 Quick Answer: How to Choose a Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer The right Birmingham car accident lawyer has these 7 qualities: Choosing a Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer — At a Glance What separates firms: actual trial experience, results in crash cases specifically, who will personally work your file, and transparent fee and cost handling Ask...
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Last Updated: August 20, 2026 Suffered a Personal Injury in Birmingham, AL? A serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence can disrupt your entire life in an instant, leaving you to deal with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and physical recovery. Whether you were hurt in a motor vehicle crash, a slip and fall, a workplace incident, or through...
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