Last Updated: August 20, 2026 Suffered a Personal Injury in Birmingham, AL? A serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence can disrupt your entire life in an instant, leaving you to deal with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and physical recovery. Whether you were hurt in a motor vehicle crash, a slip and fall, a workplace incident, or through...
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Choosing the wrong lawyer after a motorcycle crash can cost you as much as the crash itself. Before you sign a fee agreement, ask these ten questions — the answers will tell you whether the firm actually tries motorcycle cases or just settles them cheap. The stakes are higher in Alabama than almost anywhere else. Our state’s contributory negligence...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 22, 2026 | Originally Published: November 12, 2024 | Author: Fob James, IV Truck Settlement Value in Alabama — At a Glance Why truck cases run larger: commercial policies are many times personal-auto limits, injuries are more severe at truck weights, and federal safety violations add liability layers car cases never have What drives your number:...
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ArticlesDo you want to know the latest updates in the NEC baby formula lawsuits? If so, we’ve got you covered. Throughout the NEC litigation, we will post the latest news and updates here. Fob James Law Firm represents victims all over the country with their necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) claims. If you would like to speak to our NEC baby formula...
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Intersection accidents are common in Alabama. Many of these happen because drivers are unaware of how they should safely proceed when other vehicles are in the intersection and there is no signal or stop sign. It’s essential to familiarize yourself with the Alabama right-of-way laws, so you aren’t the cause of a collision. If you or someone you love...
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ArticlesLast Updated: October 3, 2026 This article provides the latest updates on the AFFF (PFAS) firefighting foam lawsuit, newest first. Fob James Law Firm represents firefighters, military service members, and others exposed to Aqueous Film-Forming Foam in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington, D.C., and nationwide. We are currently taking cases involving kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, and...
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The most common types of car accidents in Birmingham, AL that cause severe injuries are: Each type of crash in unique in its own right, but they all cause serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a crash, schedule a free consultation with an experienced Birmingham Car Accident Attorney today. Fob & Foster Personal Injury Lawyers is ready to...
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ArticlesWho pays after an Amazon truck accident depends on which kind of Amazon vehicle hit you. The branded blue vans are driven by third-party Delivery Service Partners, Amazon Flex drivers use their own cars, and Amazon Freight semis are operated by contracted motor carriers. Each lane routes to different insurance, and Amazon’s contractor structure is built to keep Amazon...
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ArticlesQuick Answer Alabama’s dram shop law — Alabama Code § 6-5-71 — allows a person injured by an intoxicated individual to sue the bar, restaurant, or store that “knowingly” served alcohol to that individual while he or she was “visibly intoxicated,” when that service was the proximate cause of the injury. It does not let the intoxicated person sue...
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Auto AccidentsOne of the most common questions we get from prospective clients is: “How long do I have to file a lawsuit in my car accident case?” Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of the crash to file your lawsuit in Birmingham, Alabama. Of course, there are several exceptions to the general rule. If you need assistance...
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