Last Updated: July 22, 2026 Gainsco Auto Insurance, which is owned by State Farm, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama and $30,000 in Texas). From our experience, dealing with Gainsco is a total disaster. It likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is clear. Check out Gainsco’s horrendous reviews on the...
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ArticlesIf a negligent FedEx driver hit you, you very likely have a case. The harder question is who you have a case against, because FedEx runs three distinct operations. FedEx Express drivers are company employees. FedEx Ground routes are run by independent service providers: separate contractor companies driving FedEx-branded trucks. FedEx Freight moves the big rigs under full federal...
Continue ReadingSafeway Insurance claims phone number: (888) 203-5129. That gets you the insurer’s claims department — but before you accept any offer on an injury claim, know what your claim is actually worth. Our case review is free: (205) 407-6009. Wondering how to file a car accident claim with Safeway Insurance? Fob James Law Firm is here to guide you...
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Filing a motorcycle accident claim in Alabama means notifying the insurance companies, proving the other driver’s fault, documenting every dollar of your damages, and negotiating from strength, all while the insurer works its own file against you. Riders face an extra hurdle: adjusters treat motorcyclists as presumptively reckless, and Alabama’s contributory negligence rule gives them a powerful incentive to...
Continue ReadingLast Updated: July 22, 2026 Direct Auto (Direct General) claims phone number: 1-800-403-1077. That gets you the insurer’s claims department — but before you accept any offer on an injury claim, know what your claim is actually worth. Our case review is free: (205) 407-6009. Direct Auto Insurance, which is owned by National General, typically writes minimum automobile insurance...
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Written by Fob James IV, Esq. | Fob James Law Firm, LLC | Last Updated: October 3, 2026 Welcome to the Fob James Law Firm hair relaxer lawsuit blog. Below are our regular updates on MDL 3060 (In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation) and related state court cases, with the newest developments first. If...
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If you’ve been injured in an accident, you can bring a personal injury lawsuit to recover for your accident-related damages. While there is no legal requirement that you have an attorney represent you, most accident victims choose to retain an experienced Alabama personal injury lawyer. Not only can a lawyer make the recovery process much smoother, but they can...
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ArticlesUber’s rise in popularity has provided greater access to transportation, but it has also brought about more accidents on the road. While it is unfortunate to experience an accident in the backseat of your Uber, you may have legal options to seek financial compensation. If you’ve been involved in a crash, the compassionate rideshare accident lawyers at Fob &...
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ArticlesIn Alabama, only one person can file a wrongful death lawsuit: the personal representative of your loved one’s estate. Not the spouse as spouse, not the children as children, not the parents as parents, the personal representative, appointed by a probate court, filing on behalf of everyone who will share in the recovery. There is exactly one exception, for...
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ArticlesQuick Answer: How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take in Alabama? Most Alabama car accident settlements that do not require litigation resolve within 6 to 12 months from the date of the accident. Cases requiring lawsuit filing typically take 18 months to 3 years or more. Quick estimates by case type: Case Type Typical Timeline Minor injury, clear...
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