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In 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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Quick 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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In Alabama, personal injury lawyers typically take 33% to 40% of your recovery as a contingency fee: usually one-third if the case settles before a lawsuit is filed, and 40% if litigation is required. You pay nothing up front and nothing at all unless the lawyer wins money for you. Alabama sets no statutory cap on contingency fees, but...
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Last Updated: August 20, 2026 Quick Answer: How to Choose a Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer The right Birmingham car accident lawyer has these 7 qualities: Choosing a Birmingham Car Accident Lawyer — At a Glance What separates firms: actual trial experience, results in crash cases specifically, who will personally work your file, and transparent fee and cost handling Ask...
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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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Last 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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Do 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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Please Note: We Are Not Accepting AFFF or PFAS Cases Fob & Foster Personal Injury Lawyers are not currently accepting new AFFF firefighting foam or PFAS personal injury claims. We have left this page up because the litigation and settlement information below is accurate and worth reading, but we are not able to review or take these cases. If...
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