Every year, hundreds of Americans are killed in one of the most preventable and least publicized types of truck crashes: underride accidents. When a passenger car slides beneath a tractor-trailer, the results are almost always catastrophic. The roof is sheared off. Occupants suffer fatal or life-altering injuries. And in too many cases, families are left asking why nothing was...
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Birmingham 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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Truck 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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If you look for the best personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL online, you will frequently come across websites that provide only limited information about the attorneys. Many of the well-known lawyers in Alabama are no longer trying cases and their results were decades ago. The lawyers in the TV ads typically do not actually litigate cases. To help...
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T-bone collisions, also known as side-impact crashes, are among the most dangerous types of car accidents in Birmingham. These accidents occur when one vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape. Because the sides of vehicles offer less protection than the front or rear, victims of T-bone accidents often suffer severe, life-changing injuries. If you or a...
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Accident ReportsIf you were involved in a car accident in Birmingham, Alabama, the responding police officer will usually prepare an official crash report. This report includes key details such as the drivers involved, the location of the accident, and the officer’s findings. Your Birmingham police accident report is an essential piece of evidence when filing an insurance claim or pursuing...
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Being injured in a hit-and-run accident is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face. Beyond the pain and confusion, you’re often left wondering: Who will pay for my damages if the at-fault driver fled the scene? At Fob James Law Firm, our Birmingham hit-and-run lawyers help victims pursue justice through uninsured motorist coverage, civil lawsuits, and...
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Determining who is at fault in an Alabama car accident can be a complex process. This is especially true when both parties share some responsibility. Alabama’s strict contributory negligence laws can make recovering compensation challenging if you’re found even slightly at fault. However, the Last Clear Chance Doctrine offers a potential lifeline for plaintiffs seeking justice. This is why...
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When you present a personal injury claim to an insurance company, you expect them to handle your claim with professionalism and to resolve it within a reasonable amount of time. The last thing you want is the insurance company dragging their feet in resolving your claim. Unfortunately, you will often encounter delays from not only the defendant’s insurance company,...
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National General Insurance, which is owned by Allstate, writes alot of automobile insurance policies in Alabama. From our experience, dealing with National General can be challenging Check out National General’s reviews on the Better Business Bureaus’s website. If you have a bodily injury claim with National General, your best bet is to hire an attorney that will fight for...
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