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How to File a Car Accident Claim with Young America

Young America Auto Insurance, which is owned by Fred Loya Insurance, typically writes minimum automobile insurance policies ($25,000 in Alabama). From our experience, dealing with Young America is a total disaster because Young America like to delay, delay and then delay some more. Young America also likes to low ball injury victims or deny liability even when liability is...

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Stapelton Woman Killed In Two Vehicle Crash In Baldwin County

(Baldwin County, Alabama July 8, 2022) — On Thursday morning, July 7, 2022, a woman from Stapleton was tragically killed in a head on collision involving a pickup truck. According to the Alabama law enforcement agency (ALEA),  Amanda J. Castillo, 41, was killed just before 7 a.m. when the 2010 Honda Accord she was driving collided head-on with a...

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Athens, AL Teen Killed While Riding Bicycle On Hwy 72

(Athens, Alabama July 6, 2022) — Josue Velasquez, a 13-year old from Athens, Alabama, was tragically killed after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bicycle. According to the Athens Police Department, Velasquez was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 72 just west of the Hines Street intersection near Brownsferry Street. The crash occurred around...

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Two Dead In Tuscaloosa County Head On Collision

(Tuscaloosa County, Alabama July 4, 2022) — On Sunday morning, July 3, 2022, Cameron A. Parks of Madison, AL was tragically killed after Chance K. Mizzell, of Woodstock, crashed head on into Parks’s 2018 Mazda 3. According to the Alabama law enforcement agency (ALEA), the accident occurred on Interstate 59 about two miles south of Brookwood in Tuscaloosa County....

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One Dead, Eight Injured In I-565 Car Wreck

(Huntsville, Alabama July 3, 2022) – On Saturday morning July 2, 2022, three cars were involved in a major car accident that temporarily closed I-565. According to the Huntsville police department, in the first vehicle, one pediatric patient was pronounced dead at the scene, and EMS took four more and an adult driver to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services all...

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TN Man Killed In Fiery Crash In Lawrence County

(Lawrence County, Alabama July 2, 2022) – On Friday morning, July 2, 2022, a man from Tennessee was tragically killed after his vehicle struck a tractor trailer on Alabama Highway 20 near Courtland, Alabama. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Scott M. Berry, 52, of Cypress Inn, TN was driving a 2017 Dodge Ram when he struck...

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I Missed Work Because of a Car Accident. Do I Need to File a Wage Loss Claim?

Unfortunately, many people immediately worry about missing work due to a car accident instead of prioritizing their well-being. Still, the injuries associated with a car accident often require medical treatment, including hospital stays, x-rays, and surgeries. These expenses add up fast.  According to CBS News, a moderate-severity emergency room visit in Alabama costs an average of $1,496. But how...

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Alabama Insurance Bad Faith Guide

Insurance companies are supposed to provide coverage for drivers who sustain injuries or property damage in motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, however, insurers do not always comply with their own coverage requirements. If you’ve received a wrongful denial of your insurance claim, we want to help. Give the team at the Fob James Law Firm a call to discuss how...

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How to Report a Reckless Driver in Alabama

Can you report reckless driving? How? Driving on the road with a reckless driver can be a scary experience. You may understandably worry about your own safety and the safety of those around you. However, you may not know how to report reckless driving in Alabama. Your quick action may help prevent a catastrophic accident. However, despite your efforts,...

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How Do You Calculate Loss of Enjoyment of Life in a Personal Injury Case?

If you suffered injuries in a serious accident, the experience could throw your life into turmoil. In addition to mounting medical expenses, you may find your recovery taking more time than anticipated. As you continue to miss work, your financial stresses continue to grow.  In addition to quantifiable financial harm after an accident, the simple pleasures or activities you...

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