| Read Time: 6 minutes
hiring an attorney after car accident Articles

Should I Hire An Attorney For My Car Accident Claim?

Last Updated: July 22, 2026 Car accidents can be life-altering events. They often leave victims grappling with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. Hiring an Attorney for a Car Accident Claim — At a Glance For the claim itself, an attorney changes three things: the insurer’s valuation of your file, the evidence that gets preserved, and who does...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 7 minutes
A guide to FELA railroad injury claims Articles

Understanding Fela Claims: A Comprehensive Guide

Last 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...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 4 minutes
Is Lane Splitting Legal in Alabama Articles

Is Lane Splitting Legal in Alabama?

No. 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...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 3 minutes
Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer Articles

How to File a Car Accident Claim with GAINSCO

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...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 3 minutes
What To Do If Your Hit By A FedEx Truck Articles

FedEx Truck Accident Lawyer: Do I Have a Case?

If 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 Reading

| Read Time: 3 minutes
Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer Articles

How to File a Car Accident Claim with Safeway Insurance

Safeway 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...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 4 minutes
how to claim motorcycle insurance Articles

What Is the Process for Filing a Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claim?

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 Reading

| Read Time: 3 minutes
Alabama Personal Injury Lawyer Articles

How to File a Car Accident Claim with Direct Auto Insurance

Last 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...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 4 minutes
MIstakes to Avoid After a Car Accident in Alabama Articles

Common Mistakes After A Car Accident In Alabama

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,...

Continue Reading

| Read Time: 18 minutes
Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Lawyer Articles

Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Update | September 2026

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...

Continue Reading