When a family member passes away, emotions are already running high. The last thing you expect is the funeral home to mistreat your deceased family member. Unfortunately, negligence in funeral homes happens. If the funeral home abused or neglected their duties, you could have a valid funeral home lawsuit case. If your family has suffered because of a negligent...
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Physical pain, mental anguish, and emotional distress can be some of the most significant harm you have to grapple with following an accident. While these types of harm can be more difficult to prove than economic harm like medical bills and lost wages, they are no less significant. In fact, in some cases, they can make up the bulk...
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ArticlesMotorcycle riders have no steel frame, no airbags, and no seatbelt, which is why even low-speed crashes cause injuries that would be minor in a car. In 2024, Alabama riders suffered 1,138 injuries and 125 deaths in motorcycle crashes — the deadliest year for riders in at least a decade, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Nationally, the...
Continue ReadingInjured in a Head-On Collision in Alabama? Head-on crashes often leave victims with life-changing injuries, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about what comes next. If another driver’s negligence caused your accident, you shouldn’t have to shoulder those burdens alone. The attorneys at Fob James Law Firm are prepared to investigate your crash, protect your rights, and pursue the compensation...
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What is the difference between a drug and a poison? Sometimes, unfortunately, there is very little difference. If you have experienced an adverse reaction from a pharmaceutical, you may or may not have a legal claim for product liability. If you do, however, it could be worth quite a bit depending on how seriously you were injured. The problem...
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When you need emergency care or schedule a procedure at the hospital, you assume the medical professionals taking care of you will do their job to the best of their ability. However, negligence isn’t limited to private doctors or small medical facilities. It happens in hospitals all around the state. If a loved one died from negligent care at...
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After a car accident, you may experience many worries and have plenty to do. Unless it’s obvious, one of the most important things you are left to do is determine who was at fault in the accident. You’ll seek medical treatment, deal with the insurance companies, and possibly face various expenses. Determining who is at fault in a car...
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ArticlesMost Alabama truck accidents trace back to driver error, with fatigue, speeding, distraction, and improper lane changes leading the list. But in a truck case, the cause of the crash does more than explain what happened. It determines who pays. A fatigued driver points to the trucking company that pushed the schedule. A brake failure points to the maintenance...
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ArticlesThe number one question we get from clients is: How Much Is My Case Worth? The true answer is: It Depends. Car accident claims help accident victims recover their physical, emotional,and financial damages. Unfortunately, researching Alabama car accident claim values online may not provide you with the accurate answers you deserve. Working with an experienced car accident lawyer in...
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If you were in a car accident in Montgomery, Alabama, getting a copy of your accident report should be one of your first steps. The crash report is an official record created by the responding officer and contains critical details that insurance adjusters and attorneys rely on to determine fault and calculate damages. Fortunately, there are several ways to...
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