When a family member passes away, emotions are already running high. The last thing you expect is the funeral home to mistreat your deceased family member. Unfortunately, negligence in funeral homes happens. If the funeral home abused or neglected their duties, you could have a valid funeral home lawsuit case. If your family has suffered because of a negligent...
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Physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional distress can be some of the most significant harm you have to grapple with following an accident. While these types of harm can be more difficult to prove than economic harm like medical bills and lost wages, they are no less significant. In fact, in some cases, they can make up the bulk...
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ArticlesMotorcycle riders lack the same safety protections that vehicle occupants have, which is one reason why so many motorcycle accidents result in catastrophic injuries. Even seemingly minor accidents can be severe. Common motorcycle injuries involve head injuries, fractured or broken bones, road rash, spinal cord injuries, and more. Contact the Birmingham motorcycle accident lawyers at Fob James Law Firm...
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If you sustained injuries in a rear-end collision in Alabama, you may have the right to recover compensation from the party who hit you. These potentially serious accidents are a growing problem for Alabama motorists. Both drivers and passengers can sustain catastrophic or life-threatening injuries. You may require extensive medical treatment and recovery, preventing you from working or engaging...
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Were you or a loved one hit by a FedEx truck? Unfortunately, accidents involving FedEx truck 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...
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What is the difference between a drug and a poison? Sometimes, unfortunately, there is very little difference. If you have experienced an adverse reaction from a pharmaceutical, you may or may not have a legal claim for product liability. If you do, however, it could be worth quite a bit depending on how seriously you were injured. The problem...
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When you need emergency care or schedule a procedure at the hospital, you assume the medical professionals taking care of you will do their job to the best of their ability. However, negligence isn’t limited to private doctors or small medical facilities. It happens in hospitals all around the state. If a loved one died from negligent care at...
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After a car accident, you may experience many worries and have plenty to do. Unless it’s obvious, one of the most important things you are left to do is determine who was at fault in the accident. You’ll seek medical treatment, deal with the insurance companies, and possibly face various expenses. Determining who is at fault in a car...
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ArticlesCommercial truck accidents are unfortunately common in Birmingham, as our city is home to the active commercial transportation industry. If you suffered serious injuries in a truck collision, you face a long road to recovery and potentially devastating medical bills. If you can’t work, you may have no way to pay your bills or take care of your family....
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Accident ReportsIf you get into a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama, the responding police officer usually creates a crash report that includes the involved parties and details of the accident. This accident report from the Birmingham Police Department plays a crucial role in your claim if you are not at fault and often determines how much an insurance company offers...
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