Nov 21, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 5 minutes
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Essential Tips to Prevent a Motorcycle Accident in Alabama You Can’t Ignore

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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Nov 14, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 6 minutes
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The Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Birmingham, AL

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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Nov 4, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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How to Obtain & Use ELD / Black Box Data in Truck Accident Case

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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Oct 30, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 5 minutes
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The Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Birmingham, Alabama

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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Oct 21, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 4 minutes
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Burned at Starbucks? How a Coffee Spill Attorney Can Help

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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Oct 17, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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The Dangers of Tailgating in Alabama: Why Following Too Closely Leads to Serious Accidents

Tailgating—following another vehicle too closely—is one of the leading causes of rear-end collisions in Alabama. Despite being easily preventable, this behavior continues to cause thousands of crashes each year. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), rear-end collisions are common. They account for nearly one-third of all traffic accidents in Alabama. Many of these crashes occur because drivers...

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Oct 1, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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Average Settlement Amounts for Pressure Cooker Explosion Lawsuits

Pressure cookers are popular kitchen appliances that promise convenience, speed, and efficiency. Unfortunately, defective pressure cookers have caused severe injuries when they explode without warning. Victims often face painful burns, permanent scarring, and emotional trauma. If you or a loved one has been injured, you may be wondering: What are the average settlement amounts in a pressure cooker explosion...

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Sep 29, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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Comparative Fault & Motorcycle Crashes: How Alabama’s Fault Rules Impact Riders

Motorcycle accidents often leave riders with devastating injuries. Unfortunately, injured motorcyclists in Alabama face an additional challenge when pursuing compensation: the state’s fault laws. Understanding how Alabama’s contributory negligence rule applies in motorcycle crashes is crucial for protecting your rights. At Fob James Law Firm, our Birmingham, AL motorcycle accident lawyers help riders navigate these harsh rules and fight...

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Sep 25, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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Who Is Liable in a Birmingham Crosswalk Accident?

Crosswalks are meant to keep pedestrians safe, but accidents still happen far too often in Birmingham, Alabama. When a driver strikes someone in a crosswalk, the injuries can be catastrophic. Victims and their families are often left wondering: who is legally responsible for the accident? At Fob James Law Firm, our pedestrian accident attorneys help injured pedestrians and their...

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Sep 22, 2025 | By Fob James, IV | Read Time: 3 minutes
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 🚗 T-Bone Collisions in Birmingham, AL: What You Need to Know

T-bone collisions, also known as side-impact crashes, are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in Birmingham. These accidents occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape. Because the sides of vehicles offer less protection than the front or rear, victims of T-bone accidents often suffer severe, life-changing injuries. If you or a...

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