Published by Fob James, IV | Birmingham, AL Personal Injury Attorney Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Pedestrian Accident Claims — At a Glance The reality: drivers owe pedestrians care, but Alabama’s contributory negligence rule means insurers attack the pedestrian’s conduct first, crosswalk or not Evidence that wins: the crash report, camera footage from nearby businesses, witness accounts, and scene...
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Last Updated: July 16, 2026 Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how Birmingham residents get around. Whether you’re heading downtown for dinner on 2nd Ave, catching a ride to the airport, or avoiding a late-night drive home, these convenient apps are part of everyday life. Uber & Lyft Accidents in Birmingham — At a Glance The coverage...
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Last Updated: July 16, 2026 ⚠️ 2026 Update: Alabama’s minimum insurance requirements remain unchanged at 25/50/25. However, the average cost of medical care continues to rise. What might have been adequate coverage 10 years ago is increasingly insufficient for serious injuries today. Birmingham area accidents on I-65, Highway 280, and Red Mountain Expressway regularly result in claims exceeding $50,000....
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ArticlesRiding a motorcycle in Alabama offers freedom and excitement, but it comes with real risk, and that risk is growing. Alabama recorded 125 motorcycle deaths in 2024, the deadliest year for riders in at least a decade according to ALDOT’s Crash Facts report. The good news: most of the factors that decide whether you ride home safely are within...
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ArticlesBirmingham and Jefferson County are often among the most dangerous places in Alabama for car accidents. ALDOT reports thousands of crashes each year that cause serious injuries and deaths. In fact, Jefferson County has around 19,000 crashes per year, which accounts for over 11% of all traffic deaths statewide. Several high-risk locations—including Dead Man’s Curve on I-59/20, Malfunction Junction, Highway 280,...
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ArticlesTruck accidents often leave victims with life-changing injuries. In many cases, proving exactly how a crash occurred requires evidence that goes far beyond the police report. One of the most powerful forms of evidence is electronic logging device (ELD) and black box (ECM) data from the truck itself. At Fob James Law Firm, our Alabama truck accident attorneys use...
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ArticlesIf you search for the best personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL online, you’ll come across page after page of directory listings, sponsored rankings, and content written by marketing companies that have never set foot in an Alabama courtroom. Here’s the truth: many of the well-known names in Alabama personal injury law are no longer actually trying cases. The...
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ArticlesMillions of people order hot coffee and tea at Starbucks every day without a second thought. But when a barista hands over a scalding drink with a loose lid, or a cup tips out of an unstable carrier at the drive-thru window, the result can be second or third degree burns that require skin grafts and leave permanent scars....
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ArticlesTailgating—following another vehicle too closely—is one of the leading causes of rear-end collisions in Alabama. Despite being easily preventable, this behavior continues to cause thousands of crashes each year. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), rear-end collisions are common. They account for nearly one-third of all traffic accidents in Alabama. Many of these crashes occur because drivers...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 22, 2026 Table of Contents Average Settlement Amounts Notable Verdicts & Settlements Lawsuit Updates: 2024–2026 Timeline Brands Involved in Lawsuits & Recalls Factors Affecting Settlement Amounts Types of Damages Statute of Limitations What to Do After a Pressure Cooker Explosion How Fob James Law Firm Can Help Pressure Cooker Settlement FAQs Reflects the March 2026 ruling...
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