ArticlesDetermining 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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ArticlesQuick answer: Hiring a dog bite lawyer in Alabama typically costs nothing upfront. Most dog bite attorneys, including Fob James Law Firm, work on a contingency fee: the fee is a percentage of what the lawyer recovers for you, commonly 33% to 40%, spelled out in a written agreement before you sign. If there is no recovery, there is...
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ArticlesUpdated July 2026 — includes the March 2026 federal ruling upholding the $9.1 million Crock-Pot verdict and the February 2026 CPSC warning on Gourmia pressure cookers. Yes. If you or someone you care about was hurt in a pressure cooker explosion, you might be able to sue the maker or seller. Under product liability law, consumers have the right...
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Last Updated: July 22, 2026 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 Filing a National General Claim — At a Glance Know who you’re dealing with: National General operates in the nonstandard, minimum-limits insurance market, which usually means small policies,...
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Accident ReportsLast Updated: July 16, 2026 Who Can Get an Alabama Accident Report — At a Glance The rule: Ala. Code § 32-10-7 limits access to people with a real connection to the crash Who qualifies: drivers and passengers involved, parents or guardians of involved minors, legal representatives of an estate, and the insurance companies handling the claim What to...
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Auto AccidentsCar accidents can be life-altering, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. If you’re considering filing a car accident lawsuit in Alabama, you may wonder about the challenges involved and your chances of success. Winning a car accident lawsuit in Alabama depends on several factors, including the state’s legal framework, the strength of your evidence, and...
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ArticlesYes, in Alabama, hospitals must bill health insurance after a car accident. In 2019, the Alabama House of Representatives passed House Bill 11 (HB 11), which significantly changed how hospitals handle billing for patients injured in car accidents. Under this law, effective August 1, 2019, hospitals are required to bill a patient’s health insurance provider for medical treatment related...
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Alabama Accident News(Athens, Alabama – May 7, 2025) — A senior defensive back at Austin Peay State University was tragically killed Tuesday in a crash on I-65 near Athens, Alabama. According to the coroner, Mike West, a 22-year-old Adamsville man was driving southbound on I-65 near Piney Chapel Road when his vehicle left the roadway and flipped over. The player was...
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ArticlesNavigating the aftermath of a car accident can be daunting. Especially when the other driver is uninsured or underinsured. In Alabama, there’s a legal provision that can help. It’s called stacking uninsured underinsured motorist coverage. But what does this mean? And how does it work? “Stacking” insurance means that if you have multiple vehicles on your automobile policy, you...
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