One of the most common questions we get from Camp Lejeune clients is “what are the attorney fees to hire Fob James Law Firm?” The answer to this question is straightforward: 20 to 25% of the recovery. There appears to be conflicting information on the internet about CLJA attorney fees, and many clients have told us that other firms...
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ArticlesIf your family member died due to the negligence of someone else, you are probably wondering how to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Alabama. Unfortunately, it is not as easy as simply filing a lawsuit in State or Federal Court against the wrongdoer(s). Under Alabama law, only the personal representative, or executor of the decedent’s estate may file...
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First—we are sorry for you if you are trying to deal with Progressive Insurance on your own. Progressive has a history of delaying the claims process and ghosting claimants. This means it may take longer than it should to get the financial compensation you may deserve following a motor-vehicle accident. Another trick up Progressive’s greedy sleeve is low balling...
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Safeway Insurance Company is owned by Safeway Insurance Group, which is headquartered in Illinois. It mainly provides automobile insurance to its customers and insureds. Safeway typically writes minimum insurance policies. Under Alabama law, the required minimum amount of automobile liability insurance coverage is $25,000.00 per claimant. In other words, if you are injured by someone operating an automobile with...
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ArticlesYoung America Auto Insurance, which is owned by Fred Loya Insurance, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama). From our experience, dealing with Young America is a total disaster because Young America like to delay, delay and then delay some more. Young America also likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is...
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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 were to try and find the top personal injury lawyer in Birmingham on the internet today, most of the time you will run into websites that list or rank those attorneys without much information. If my wife or one of my kids were injured by a negligent party—and Fob James Law Firm could not handle—who would I...
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