Summer means freedom for Alabama teenagers — no school, long days, and the open road. But for parents across Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and every community in between, this season carries a risk that doesn’t show up on the calendar. Traffic safety experts call it the 100 Deadliest Days: the stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day when fatal crashes...
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Auto AccidentsIn 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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⚠️ 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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ArticlesBirmingham 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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ArticlesIf you search for the best personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL online, you’ll come across page after page of directory listings, sponsored rankings, and content written by SEO companies that have never set foot in an Alabama courtroom. Here’s the truth: many of the well-known names in Alabama personal injury law are no longer actually trying cases. The...
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ArticlesTailgating—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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ArticlesT-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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Quick Answer: What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement in Alabama? The average car accident settlement in Alabama is approximately $30,000.00. However, your settlement could range from $10,000 to $6,000,000+ depending on: ⚠️ CRITICAL: Alabama’s contributory negligence law means if you’re even 1% at fault, you may recover NOTHING ($0). 📞 Free case valuation: 205-407-6009 Get your personalized settlement...
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Auto AccidentsBeing 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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