ArticlesLast Updated: July 21, 2026 Navigating the aftermath of a railroad injury can be daunting, especially when it involves understanding complex legal concepts. This is particularly true for railroad workers who are covered under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). FELA Claims — At a Glance What FELA is: the 1908 federal law that lets injured railroad workers sue...
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ArticlesNo. Lane splitting is illegal in Alabama. Under Ala. Code § 32-5A-242, a motorcycle may not be operated between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles, whether traffic is moving or stopped. The same statute prohibits passing another vehicle within the same lane and limits riders to two motorcycles abreast in a single lane. California...
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Last Updated: July 22, 2026 Gainsco Auto Insurance, which is owned by State Farm, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama and $30,000 in Texas). From our experience, dealing with Gainsco is a total disaster. It likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is clear. Check out Gainsco’s horrendous reviews on the...
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ArticlesIf a negligent FedEx driver hit you, you very likely have a case. The harder question is who you have a case against, because FedEx runs three distinct operations. FedEx Express drivers are company employees. FedEx Ground routes are run by independent service providers: separate contractor companies driving FedEx-branded trucks. FedEx Freight moves the big rigs under full federal...
Continue ReadingSafeway Insurance claims phone number: (888) 203-5129. That gets you the insurer’s claims department — but before you accept any offer on an injury claim, know what your claim is actually worth. Our case review is free: (205) 407-6009. Wondering how to file a car accident claim with Safeway Insurance? Fob James Law Firm is here to guide you...
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Filing a motorcycle accident claim in Alabama means notifying the insurance companies, proving the other driver’s fault, documenting every dollar of your damages, and negotiating from strength, all while the insurer works its own file against you. Riders face an extra hurdle: adjusters treat motorcyclists as presumptively reckless, and Alabama’s contributory negligence rule gives them a powerful incentive to...
Continue ReadingLast Updated: July 22, 2026 Direct Auto (Direct General) claims phone number: 1-800-403-1077. That gets you the insurer’s claims department — but before you accept any offer on an injury claim, know what your claim is actually worth. Our case review is free: (205) 407-6009. Direct Auto Insurance, which is owned by National General, typically writes minimum automobile insurance...
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Last Updated: July 22, 2026 Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be a daunting and complex process. The decisions you make immediately following the incident can have significant implications on any legal proceedings, insurance claims, and overall recovery. Mistakes That Sink Alabama Accident Claims — At a Glance The big four: admitting any fault at the scene,...
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Welcome to the Fob James Law Firm hair relaxer lawsuit blog. Below are our regular updates on MDL 3060 (In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation) and related state court cases, with the newest developments first. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer after using chemical hair...
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If you’ve been injured in an accident, you can bring a personal injury lawsuit to recover for your accident-related damages. While there is no legal requirement that you have an attorney represent you, most accident victims choose to retain an experienced Alabama personal injury lawyer. Not only can a lawyer make the recovery process much smoother, but they can...
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