(Athens, Alabama July 6, 2022) — Josue Velasquez, a 13-year old from Athens, Alabama, was tragically killed after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle. According to the Athens Police Department, Velasquez was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 72 just west of the Hines Street intersection near Brownsferry Street. The crash occurred around...
Continue Reading(Tuscaloosa County, Alabama July 4, 2022) — On Sunday morning, July 3, 2022, Cameron A. Parks of Madison, AL was tragically killed after Chance K. Mizzell, of Woodstock, crashed head on into Parks’s 2018 Mazda 3. According to the Alabama law enforcement agency (ALEA), the accident occurred on Interstate 59 about two miles south of Brookwood in Tuscaloosa County....
Continue Reading(Huntsville, Alabama July 3, 2022) – On Saturday morning July 2, 2022, three cars were involved in a major car accident that temporarily closed I-565. According to the Huntsville police department, in the first vehicle, one pediatric patient was pronounced dead at the scene, and EMS took four more and an adult driver to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services all...
Continue Reading(Lawrence County, Alabama July 2, 2022) – On Friday morning, July 2, 2022, a man from Tennessee was tragically killed after his vehicle struck a tractor trailer on Alabama Highway 20 near Courtland, Alabama. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Scott M. Berry, 52, of Cypress Inn, TN was driving a 2017 Dodge Ram when he struck...
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Unfortunately, many people immediately worry about missing work due to a car accident instead of prioritizing their well-being. Still, the injuries associated with a car accident often require medical treatment, including hospital stays, x-rays, and surgeries. These expenses add up fast. According to CBS News, a moderate-severity emergency room visit in Alabama costs an average of $1,496. But how...
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Insurance companies are supposed to provide coverage for drivers who sustain injuries or property damage in motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, however, insurers do not always comply with their own coverage requirements. If you’ve received a wrongful denial of your insurance claim, we want to help. Give the team at the Fob James Law Firm a call to discuss how...
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Can you report reckless driving? How? Driving on the road with a reckless driver can be a scary experience. You may understandably worry about your own safety and the safety of those around you. However, you may not know how to report reckless driving in Alabama. Your quick action may help prevent a catastrophic accident. However, despite your efforts,...
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If you suffered injuries in a serious accident, the experience could throw your life into turmoil. In addition to mounting medical expenses, you may find your recovery taking more time than anticipated. As you continue to miss work, your financial stresses continue to grow. In addition to quantifiable financial harm after an accident, the simple pleasures or activities you...
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If you recently suffered serious injuries in an accident, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit to recover financial compensation for what you’ve been through. However, these cases are often challenging, so most parties choose to work with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Of course, few people have experience looking for a lawyer. That being the...
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Head injuries from motorcycle accidents are more common than you might think. Unfortunately, they also tend to be deadly. Even those who survive live with constant complications, such as memory loss, reductions in cognitive ability, and even paralysis. Here are some statistics about motorcycle accident head injuries and the consequences of those injuries. Motorcycle Accident Head Injury Statistics Since...
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