Motorcycle riders are more prone to severe injuries in an accident when compared to occupants in a passenger vehicle or light truck. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration noted that the motorcycle rider fatality rate was six times higher than it was for passenger vehicle occupants in their recent statistics. The rate was nearly nine times higher...
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Losing a family member is a horrible tragedy. In your time of grief, the last thing you imagine happening is the funeral home mistreating your loved one’s remains. When choosing a company, you expect that they will treat your deceased family member with respect and professional care. Sadly, not all funeral homes are as responsible and trustworthy as we...
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When you present a claim under your insurance policy, you deserve the compensation your coverage entitles you to receive. Unfortunately, some insurance companies unfairly withhold payment or refuse to negotiate. If you file a claim and find yourself in a dispute with your own insurance company, you need a legal advocate on your side. Hiring an attorney for insurance...
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Do you feel intimidated by a request for an examination under oath? This formal questioning is a routine part of an insurance company’s investigation, but you might feel apprehensive about it. Here, we’ll explain an examination under oath (EUO) in Alabama to help you prepare for the insurance company’s questions. What Is Under Oath Questioning? At an EUO, a...
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While many medical malpractice cases go unnoticed, there are a few which garner national attention due to their results or circumstances. Famous medical malpractice cases often show the lengths that victims might need to go to get the compensation they need. They also usually highlight the nuances of state laws applicable to the case. Whatever the case may be,...
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At some point, everyone needs a good auto body repair shop. If you are recovering from a car accident, you probably have a lot on your mind. From filing an insurance claim to settling any medical bills and hiring an attorney to repair your vehicle, there are a lot of logistics you must figure out. Selecting a qualified body...
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If another driver caused an accident that injured you, you deserve full compensation. That means compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and even pain and suffering, among other components of damages. If you or the other driver was changing lanes during the accident, however, you have to prove that the accident was the other driver’s fault. And that...
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (November 9, 2021) – Fob James Law Firm, Birmingham based trial lawyers, has opened an office in Montgomery, Alabama. Personal injury attorney Donnie Riggins joined the firm and will manage the firm’s Montgomery office. Fob James Law Firm focuses on catastrophic personal injury, product liability, and fraud litigation across the country. Fob James, IV says that “the expansion...
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If you are on this web page, you are probably already aware of the pending class-action lawsuits against Philips over their recalled CPAP machines. And if you are one of the countless individuals who suffered injury from one of the recalled products, you are probably considering joining one of the ongoing lawsuits. To date, thousands of the nearly 18...
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ArticlesAs Alabama’s second-most populous city, Montgomery has its fair share of dangerous intersections. These intersections are used by tens of thousands of people every day. But even avoiding these dangerous intersections won’t guarantee your safety on the road. Unfortunately, you can’t control the behavior of those around you. Today, even the most cautious driver in Montgomery, AL, may get...
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