(Birmingham, Alabama – April 7, 2025) — A 6 year-old boy and two adults from Birmingham were tragically killed Sunday before 5 p.m. on Arkadelphia Road at Eighth Terrace West, near the former Birmingham Southern College campus. According to the coroner, 36-year-old Earl Lee Evans III, 36-year-old Karen Renee King, and 6-year-old Caiden Evans were in a Ford Crown...
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If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision in Homewood you might be considering filing a legal claim with the other driver’s insurance company. In most cases, you will need a copy of your accident report to get the process started. After a motor vehicle collision, the police officer reporting to the scene will complete and file an...
Continue Reading(Phenix City, Alabama – April 1, 2025) — A 51-year-old woman from Phenix City, AL was tragically killed Monday morning at 7:50 am in a multi vehicle crash that injured two other people. According to the Alabama Law Enforecement Agency, the crash happened on Alabama Highway 80 near Phenix City when the Hyundai Sonata driven by Tonya R. McGraw...
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Car accidents can be life-altering events. They often leave victims grappling with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. In the aftermath, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim. This is where a car accident attorney comes into play. A car accident attorney specializes in navigating the complex legal landscape of personal injury law. They can help...
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Navigating the aftermath of a railroad injury can be daunting, especially when it involves understanding complex legal concepts. This is particularly true for railroad workers who are covered under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). FELA is a unique piece of legislation that protects and compensates railroad workers injured on the job. Unlike traditional workers’ compensation laws, FELA is...
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ArticlesNo, lane splitting is not legal in Alabama. While a smaller vehicle such as a bicycle, a motorized bike, or a motorcycle might be capable of finding space to ride alongside or pass a car in the same lane, it is a violation of Alabama law to employ these maneuvers. There is a national conversation regarding whether states should...
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Gainsco Auto Insurance, which is owned by State Farm, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama and $30,000 in Texas). From our experience, dealing with Gainsco is a total disaster. It likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is clear. Check out Gainsco’s horrendous reviews on the Better Business Bureaus’s website. If...
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Were you or a loved one hit by a FedEx truck? Unfortunately, accidents involving FedEx trucks are common. You’ve probably seen images on the news of 18-wheeler trucks flipped over with their cargo spewed everywhere. These spills can wreak havoc on traffic, causing delays that last hours. When these accidents involve other vehicles, the results can be deadly. Occupants...
Continue ReadingWondering how to file a car accident claim with Safeway Insurance? Fob James Law Firm is here to guide you through the process. Safeway Insurance Company provides automobile insurance to its customers and insureds. Safeway typically writes minimum insurance policies. The minimum policy limit varies State by State. For example, in Alabama, the required minimum amount of automobile liability...
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Dealing with the other driver’s insurance company following an accident is stressful enough. However, it’s often more challenging when you’re riding a motorcycle. Despite what the at-fault driver’s insurance company wants you to believe, they aren’t on your side. They have one goal—to reduce their overall payout. Don’t be intimidated by the motorcycle claims process and consider walking away,...
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