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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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 account for nearly one-third of all traffic accidents statewide. Many of these crashes occur because drivers fail to maintain a...
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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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Wondering “what is the average car accident settlement in Birmingham, Alabama?” It’s a common question—and the answer varies widely. Settlement amounts in Alabama depend on your injury, available insurance, legal situation, and a host of other factors. Nevertheless, our injury attorneys strive to give you insights, settlement ranges, and steps you can take to get the best outcome. Of...
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Being injured in a hit-and-run accident is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. Beyond the pain and confusion, you’re often left wondering: Who will pay for my damages if the at-fault driver fled the scene? At Fob James Law Firm, our Birmingham hit-and-run lawyers help victims pursue justice through uninsured motorist coverage, civil lawsuits, and...
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Wondering how to file a car accident claim with The General® Car Insurance? Fob James Law Firm is here to guide you through the process. The General® provides automobile insurance to its customers and insureds. You’ve probably seen its daytime TV commericals with Shaq. The General® typically writes minimum insurance policies. The minimum policy limit varies State by State....
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Determining who is at fault in an Alabama car accident can be a complex process. This is especially true when both parties share some responsibility. Alabama’s strict contributory negligence laws can make recovering compensation challenging if you’re found even slightly at fault. However, the Last Clear Chance Doctrine offers a potential lifeline for plaintiffs seeking justice. This is why...
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When you present a personal injury claim to an insurance company, you expect them to handle your claim with professionalism and to resolve it within a reasonable amount of time. The last thing you want is the insurance company dragging their feet in resolving your claim. Unfortunately, you will often encounter delays from not only the defendant’s insurance company,...
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National General Insurance, which is owned by Allstate, writes alot of automobile insurance policies in Alabama. From our experience, dealing with National General can be challenging Check out National General’s reviews on the Better Business Bureaus’s website. If you have a bodily injury claim with National General, your best bet is to hire an attorney that will fight for...
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Accident Reports in Alabama are not public records. This means not everyone can obtain an accident report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Generally speaking you need to be an interested party or have some form of nexus to the crash. Alabama Law Specifies Who Can Obtain a Crash Report Under Alabama Code § 32-10-7, the following groups of...
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