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Hit-and-Run Leaves 32-Year-Old Man Dead

(Birmingham, AL, Feb. 6, 2021) — A Hoover man died after being struck by a vehicle on southbound I-499 on Saturday night. Blake Berry Jr., 32, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The vehicle that struck Berry fled the scene and has not been identified. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officers reported that they believe the collision...

One Dead After Crash on I-65

(Millbrook, AL, Jan. 28, 2021) — One person died in a collision on I-65 on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred near Millbrook and involved three vehicles. The deceased individual, whom authorities identified as Dustin Knight, crashed his Ford F-150 into a semi-truck and then a Volvo. Knight was not wearing a seat belt when he died. The Volvo’s driver,...

Birmingham Police Develop New Lead in October Hit-and-Run

(Birmingham, AL, Jan. 25, 2021) — On October 6, 2020, a multi-vehicle crash on the I-59/20 and I-65 interchange killed commercial truck driver Charles Eugene Pearce Jr. Pearce was driving south on I-65 around 5:00 PM on the day of the crash. His truck was hit from the side and sent off the I-65 ramp onto I-59/20. The I-65...

Crash in Toney Leaves Woman Dead

(Madison County, AL, Jan. 22, 2021) — A crash on January 22 killed a 79-year-old Ardmore woman. The crash occurred around 6:15 PM at Wall Triana Highway and Pulaski Pike in Madison County. Gertrude Sloan, the deceased, was a passenger in the Honda Accord that was struck by another vehicle in the intersection. The Honda’s driver, Joe Daniel Mitchell,...

How to File a Diminished Value Claim in Alabama

It’s no secret your car loses value the longer you drive it. Unfortunately, after a car accident, your vehicle will be worth even less than usual. If your vehicle sustained damages after a collision, you may be able to file an Alabama diminished value claim to recover compensation. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if suffered a...

As Seen On TV – We’ve Got Your Back

PRESS RELEASE – Fob James Law Firm Files Lawsuit Against A Former Dothan Financial Advisor And Other Conspirators For Allegedly Stealing Millions of Dollars From Clients’ Retirement Accounts.

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Fob James Law Firm today announced the filing of a lawsuit to recover the life savings of 6 retirees in Dothan, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle lost due to financial industry fraud. The lawsuit, filed in the Circuit Court of Houston County Alabama, alleges that former financial advisor Blake Daughtry of Dothan, Alabama and other conspirators forged signatures,...

Harbor Freight Jack Stand Litigation

Have You Been Injured by a Defective Harbor Freight Tools / Pittsburgh Automotive Jack Stand? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) released a consumer advisory warning related to Harbor Freight Tools’ recall of more than 1.7 million defective 3-ton and 6-ton heavy-duty steel jack stands. These so-called heavy-duty jack stands, which were sold under Harbor Freight Tools’ “Pittsburgh...

COVID-19 In Alabama Nursing Homes—Questions You Need To Ask

If your loved one resides in an Alabama nursing home, do not assume that the nursing home is adopting best practices to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among its residents and employees. As COVID-19 spreads, now is the time to be vigilant, thorough, persistent, and prepared. Below are questions you should ask your loved one’s nursing home to...