Every year, hundreds of Americans are killed in one of the most preventable and least publicized types of truck crashes: underride accidents. When a passenger car slides beneath a tractor-trailer, the results are almost always catastrophic. The roof is sheared off. Occupants suffer fatal or life-altering injuries. And in too many cases, families are left asking why nothing was...
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In 2024, distracted driving claimed at least 65 lives on Alabama roads and that number almost certainly undercounts the true toll. According to the most recent Alabama Crash Facts report released by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) in October 2025, distracted driving, including cellphone use, was explicitly identified as a key contributing factor in statewide crash data. For...
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Published by Fob James, IV | Birmingham, AL Personal Injury Attorney If you walk to work, cross the street to grab lunch, or stroll through your neighborhood in the evening, you deserve to feel safe. But a wave of alarming new data suggests that pedestrians across the country, and right here in Birmingham, face greater danger than ever before....
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Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how Birmingham residents get around. Whether you’re heading downtown for dinner on 2nd Ave, catching a ride to the airport, or avoiding a late-night drive home, these convenient apps are part of everyday life. But what happens when convenience turns to catastrophe and you’re injured in a rideshare accident? If you’re...
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⚠️ 2026 Update: Alabama’s minimum insurance requirements remain unchanged at 25/50/25. However, the average cost of medical care continues to rise. What might have been adequate coverage 10 years ago is increasingly insufficient for serious injuries today. Birmingham area accidents on I-65, Highway 280, and Red Mountain Expressway regularly result in claims exceeding $50,000. Quick Answer: Alabama’s Mandatory Auto...
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Riding a motorcycle in Alabama offers freedom and excitement. However, it also comes with significant risks. Understanding how to prevent accidents is crucial for every rider. Motorcycle accidents can have severe consequences. They often result in injuries or even fatalities. By following essential safety tips, riders can significantly reduce these risks. Here, the personal injury attorneys at Fob James...
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Birmingham and Jefferson County are often among the most dangerous places in Alabama for car accidents. ALDOT reports thousands of crashes each year that cause serious injuries and deaths. In fact, Jefferson County has around 19,000 crashes per year, which accounts for over 11% of all traffic deaths statewide. Several high-risk locations—including Dead Man’s Curve on I-59/20, Malfunction Junction, Highway 280,...
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Truck accidents often leave victims with life-changing injuries. In many cases, proving exactly how a crash occurred requires evidence that goes far beyond the police report. One of the most powerful forms of evidence is electronic logging device (ELD) and black box (ECM) data from the truck itself. At Fob James Law Firm, our Alabama truck accident attorneys use...
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If you look for the best personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL online, you will frequently come across websites that provide only limited information about the attorneys. Many of the well-known lawyers in Alabama are no longer trying cases and their results were decades ago. The lawyers in the TV ads typically do not actually litigate cases. To help...
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Hot drinks like coffee and tea are a part of many people’s daily lives. However, if they are not served carefully, they can cause serious burns that can change lives. If you were burned by a hot drink from Starbucks because an employee didn’t put the lid on properly, you could be eligible for compensation. At Fob James Law Firm, our Starbucks burn...
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