ArticlesIn Alabama, only one person can file a wrongful death lawsuit: the personal representative of your loved one’s estate. Not the spouse as spouse, not the children as children, not the parents as parents, the personal representative, appointed by a probate court, filing on behalf of everyone who will share in the recovery. There is exactly one exception, for...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 22, 2026 | Originally Published: November 12, 2024 | Author: Fob James, IV Truck Settlement Value in Alabama — At a Glance Why truck cases run larger: commercial policies are many times personal-auto limits, injuries are more severe at truck weights, and federal safety violations add liability layers car cases never have What drives your number:...
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ArticlesWho pays after an Amazon truck accident depends on which kind of Amazon vehicle hit you. The branded blue vans are driven by third-party Delivery Service Partners, Amazon Flex drivers use their own cars, and Amazon Freight semis are operated by contracted motor carriers. Each lane routes to different insurance, and Amazon’s contractor structure is built to keep Amazon...
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ArticlesQuick Answer Alabama’s dram shop law — Alabama Code § 6-5-71 — allows a person injured by an intoxicated individual to sue the bar, restaurant, or store that “knowingly” served alcohol to that individual while he or she was “visibly intoxicated,” when that service was the proximate cause of the injury. It does not let the intoxicated person sue...
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Auto AccidentsOne of the most common questions we get from prospective clients is: “How long do I have to file a lawsuit in my car accident case?” Generally speaking, you have two years from the date of the crash to file your lawsuit in Birmingham, Alabama. Of course, there are several exceptions to the general rule. If you need assistance...
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ArticlesFiling a wrongful death lawsuit in Birmingham follows a path that surprises most families: before anyone can sue, the probate court has to appoint a personal representative for your loved one’s estate, because under Alabama law only that person can bring the claim. From there, the case moves through investigation, demand, and, if needed, a lawsuit in Jefferson County...
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If you sustained injuries in a head-on collision in Alabama, you may have the right to recover compensation from the party who hit you. Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous type of collision due to the force and location of impact. Both drivers and passengers can sustain catastrophic or life-threatening injuries. You may require extensive medical treatment and...
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Last Updated August 20, 2026 Quick Answer The U.S. Department of Justice’s official position is that Camp Lejeune attorney fees are capped by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 2678): 20% of your recovery for an administrative settlement, 25% if it resolves after a lawsuit is filed. Fob James Law Firm charges those capped rates — never...
Continue Reading Auto AccidentsIf you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s crucial to understand the personal injury statute of limitations in Alabama. In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim in Alabama. This legal deadline is known as the “statute of limitations” and determines how long you have...
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ArticlesThere is no true “average” drunk driving settlement in Birmingham, and any page that quotes one is guessing. What is true, and what insurers price into every offer, is that drunk driving cases settle for more than comparable sober-negligence crashes, because the driver’s choice opens punitive damages and because Alabama juries punish that choice. Ordinary injury cases may resolve...
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