If you have a claim with Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, you may think it prides itself in making the insurance claim process “universally” difficult. You may be their very own insured or you may be making a claim. Regardless, your efforts may seem hopeless. In this event, it is possible that you need legal representation. At Fob...
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In March 2024, the Alabama legislature passed a bill allowing victims sexually abused as Boy Scouts to receive damages from court controlled settlement fund. The bill will officially become law once it is signed by Governor Ivey. We hope that Governor Ivey signs the bill into law soon so victims can start the road to recovery and obtain justice....
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ArticlesQuick answer: After a dog bite in Alabama, get medical care first, then report the attack to the police and your local animal control. In Birmingham, call 911 if the attack is ongoing or 311 for the City’s animal control services. Alabama law (Ala. Code § 3-7A-9) requires the dog to be quarantined and observed for rabies, typically for...
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ArticlesQuick answer: There is no official Alabama-only average, but nationally the average dog bite insurance claim paid in 2025 was about $65,450 (Insurance Information Institute). Serious Alabama cases regularly reach six figures. Our firm has recovered $100,000, $207,000, and $400,000 in Alabama dog bite cases. What your claim is worth depends on the severity of your injuries and scarring,...
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When a family member passes away, emotions are already running high. The last thing you expect is the funeral home to mistreat your deceased family member. Unfortunately, negligence in funeral homes happens. If the funeral home abused or neglected their duties, you could have a valid funeral home lawsuit case. If your family has suffered because of a negligent...
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Physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional distress can be some of the most significant harm you have to grapple with following an accident. While these types of harm can be more difficult to prove than economic harm like medical bills and lost wages, they are no less significant. In fact, in some cases, they can make up the bulk...
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ArticlesMotorcycle riders have no steel frame, no airbags, and no seatbelt, which is why even low-speed crashes cause injuries that would be minor in a car. In 2024, Alabama riders suffered 1,138 injuries and 125 deaths in motorcycle crashes — the deadliest year for riders in at least a decade, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Nationally, the...
Continue ReadingInjured in a Head-On Collision in Alabama? Head-on crashes often leave victims with life-changing injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about what comes next. If another driver’s negligence caused your accident, you shouldn’t have to shoulder those burdens alone. The attorneys at Fob James Law Firm are prepared to investigate your crash, protect your rights, and pursue the compensation...
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What is the difference between a drug and a poison? Sometimes, unfortunately, there is very little difference. If you have experienced an adverse reaction from a pharmaceutical, you may or may not have a legal claim for product liability. If you do, however, it could be worth quite a bit depending on how seriously you were injured. The problem...
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When you need emergency care or schedule a procedure at the hospital, you assume the medical professionals taking care of you will do their job to the best of their ability. However, negligence isn’t limited to private doctors or small medical facilities. It happens in hospitals all around the state. If a loved one died from negligent care at...
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